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Post by andy3sheds on May 11, 2023 23:49:02 GMT
I used to boil strings brings back teenage memories. My best teenage memories weren’t about boiling strings
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Post by andy3sheds on Apr 17, 2023 12:02:50 GMT
I one asked a painter friend who had been asked to display some of his paintings at the Royal Academy what makes him decide when he’s finished a painting his answer was when something more interesting turns up
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Post by andy3sheds on Apr 6, 2023 8:27:55 GMT
Wasn’t it shut the last time we stayed at the crown?
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Post by andy3sheds on Mar 28, 2023 22:17:16 GMT
To bring a guitar back to a playable state is always an admirable idea. However the level of repair should be appropriate this is where the Bridge Doctor becomes a viable option. If the guitar is not particularly valuable this simple diy piece of kit is a no brainer. This is still the case with a more expensive guitar that ought to go to a luthier but if funds aren’t available a less invasive approach can delay the need for a neck reset .I’ve fitted 3 Bridge Doctors all have made improvements sonically and in terms of playability. They won’t make a silk purse out of a sows ear. In my experience some outcomes have been more successful than others none have been detrimental
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Post by andy3sheds on Feb 12, 2023 13:45:09 GMT
Years ago I had to go to Sheffield for work. Sheffield is a city I’m not very familiar with and certainly not then. At lunchtime I came across a music shop that had an ancient Guild non cutaway archtop that really impressed me and was affordable, not that I had the cash on me and being the pre credit card era I had no option but to return the following week. So there I was the following week cash in hand,well pocket, no matter how many times I retraced my steps I just couldn’t find the shop!!
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Post by andy3sheds on Jan 29, 2023 21:44:58 GMT
The answers in the avatar
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Post by andy3sheds on Sept 5, 2022 22:30:12 GMT
I’ve been to Specsavers has anyone mentioned Sneaky Pete Kleinow or Sonny Landreth
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Post by andy3sheds on Aug 30, 2022 21:41:11 GMT
Nicki Certainly have 3 sheds but have also expanded into beekeeping, so have 3hives as well! Have more than 3 guitars though!!
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Post by andy3sheds on Aug 28, 2022 20:34:09 GMT
I’m a firm believer in horses for courses certain guitars get certain strings. An ancient Patenotte Grande Bouche guitar gets Saverez Argentines which compliment its lack of truss rod and tend to be THE string for Manouche style guitars. My 70s Fylde with its non adjustable truss rod stays with Thomastik Plecs which I find great for finger style,low on string noise and low tension which is appropriate for a geriatric guitar I find Rotosound Super Bronze really suit guitars with a strong bass and I use them on my Symonds and my cedar topped Linklater. I started using these strings in first lockdown when I couldn’t get what I usually ordered My Guild 12 gets Elixirs for their longevity I must admit I’ve not faffed about with alternatives The guitar chimes away and sounds great so why change! Who changes strings on a 12 on a whim? My Archtops get Thomastik flats. They made my humble Godin 5th Ave sound far better than it had a right to sound, lasted forever, and of course were squeak free So it seemed a no brainier to use them on my Milsom. I have purchased a set of Heritage archtop strings which I’ll try out on one of when I run out of Thomastiks I’ve no idea what I’ve got on my Beharrell mandolin and I can’t find my Moon Octave mando!
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Post by andy3sheds on Apr 29, 2022 20:05:35 GMT
Akquarius you heretic!! “You don’t have to get Thomastiks “
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Post by andy3sheds on Apr 29, 2022 19:52:40 GMT
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Post by andy3sheds on Mar 21, 2022 22:45:31 GMT
Another vote of thanks Steve
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Post by andy3sheds on Mar 16, 2022 21:29:48 GMT
I did guess it might have something to do with laminates or possibly solid linings bent to shape. I suppose it’s another other those potentially vague terms like modified dreadnought
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Post by andy3sheds on Mar 13, 2022 22:45:39 GMT
The vid refers to structured sides what is meant by this
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Post by andy3sheds on Mar 6, 2022 21:48:53 GMT
I am intrigued to find out what urban ash looks like
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