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Post by marcus on Jun 7, 2022 10:03:33 GMT
Hi dshevy,
Thanks for the link to the videos. That was really interesting and I enjoyed the running commentary on the "trial-and-error" process. I had no idea that that was how a bolt-on neck was attached. I always imagined it was a bit like a mortise and tenon joint that was just kept in place by a bolt rather than glue.
Thanks again,
marcus
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Post by marcus on Jun 7, 2022 1:38:22 GMT
These look great and the backstory is wonderful. Thanks for writing this up.
Are the bodies already getting lacquered and, if so, how will the necks get attached? I can't see any "cutout" in the body... are the necks bolted directly to it?
All the best,
marcus
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Post by marcus on May 25, 2022 2:36:00 GMT
I always seem to hear a difference in a guitar's voice when a capo is involved (at least when I'm playing).
I thought that perhaps this was something to do with the fact that once you put on a capo, the bone/plastic/graphite/other nut is taken out of the equation and you suddenly have a metal fret acting as a "pseudo-nut". Maybe, it's just my imagination though.
Strangely enough, for some guitars I prefer the sound when they are capoed while for others they seem to sound worse when a capo is put on (it's more often the former so maybe I should buy a guitar with a zero fret).
I use a G7th performance and really like it.
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Post by marcus on Mar 17, 2022 22:53:52 GMT
If ever Clive beckoned me, I'd be there...
Many, many years ago (35 years perhaps) I saw Tommy play a duet gig with his brother Phil... I recall having the same swept up by a hurricane sensation you describe NikGnashers
This seems like about the right time period...
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Post by marcus on Aug 4, 2021 20:24:56 GMT
It's lovely to see this come to completion. What a beautiful looking guitar. I'm really looking forward to hearing your Youtube videos when they are ready. I'd be interested to hear whether the design helps with your thumb issues. Enjoy...
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Post by marcus on Feb 19, 2021 21:58:44 GMT
Hi jubbo,
Sorry to hear that you are having frozen shoulder issues and that you are struggling to play the guitar.
I was diagnosed with rotator cuff tears in my right shoulder about 15 months ago (too much bowling to our cricket-mad son I think) and ended up having a stint of frozen shoulder for quite a few months. It was all surprisingly painful and debilitating... and I had similar problems to those you are describing.
I ended up having a cortisone shot (that didn't really help) and went to a few different physiotherapists and a sports physician. While I still have pain with certain movements and can no longer bowl/throw a ball (very frustrating), the sharp pain is gone and my shoulder is much improved. I think this is mostly due to stretches and exercises that were prescribed by the physios/sports physician. These included lots of stretchy band exercises which apparently help strengthen rotator cuff muscles and back muscles. It was all very slow but worth sticking with in the end.
I couldn't play guitar for quite some time even though I only have a 0-sized guitar and a Baby Collings. I am now able to play the Baby Collings for quite a while but not the 0. The main difference between the two guitars is that the Baby Collings is shallow in depth (<4 inches) meaning that my right shoulder doesn't extend so far out when I wrap my arm over the body of the guitar. This makes me wonder whether in your search for a smaller guitar it may be worth thinking about body depth. I understand that small bodied guitars (including my 0-sized guitar) sometimes have a bit of extra depth to them to increase the volume of the guitar body. In any event, it's just a thought.
I should add that the Baby Collings is a wonderful guitar but, unfortunately, rather pricey.
I also picked up a 3/4-size, shallow depth, student classical guitar with a short scale length (La Mancha Rubi SMX/59). I've also found this okay to play and it sounds pretty good to my inexperienced ears.
Best of luck with getting all this sorted. I'd also echo that too much work on the computer (especially reaching out with the mouse) seems to affect me so the previous suggestions on this thread look interesting.
All the best,
M
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Post by marcus on Oct 17, 2019 1:29:13 GMT
Dangad, I agree wholeheartedly with your "review". I once owned a Martin Backpacker.... and gave it away!!!
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Post by marcus on Sept 27, 2015 17:44:01 GMT
Calais... tick Wine... tick Gorgeous guitar... tick
Sounds like you're in paradise... Congratulations on your lovely new guitar. Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Sept 3, 2015 15:10:32 GMT
I know nothing about Larson guitars, Tony Klassen or New Era Guitars... but I do know that your guitar looks spectacular fishfingers and if it sounds half as good as it looks it has got to be a winner. Congratulations. Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Aug 31, 2015 6:27:58 GMT
Martin... you are my hero. Congratulations.
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Post by marcus on Aug 21, 2015 18:22:00 GMT
Crikey, is that a photo of your music room or The North American Guitar showroom?? Wonderful collection but I'm even more impressed by the clean and spacious room.
Lovely sounding instrument Ian... congratulations.
Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Aug 2, 2015 7:41:43 GMT
Ooohhh, ahhhhhh.... nice red apron too!
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Post by marcus on Jul 28, 2015 8:22:42 GMT
Lordy you should have been wearing sunglasses around that guitar case...
Lovely photos.
Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Jul 16, 2015 9:20:01 GMT
Great to see it complete. Congratulations Dave and Leo.
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Post by marcus on Jul 15, 2015 3:15:40 GMT
Un lapin pas si heureux
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