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  1. Ahhhhh the sound of an old dirty string!!!!

    Yesterday, 10:38 PM

    Now, I usually use Elixir strings on most of my guitars, but I tried some Newtone round core just for the heck of it on my AJ Mahogany short scale, since I had had those strings for a while and experiment with strings and new guitars til I find the right combo. Well these new Newtone sounded good out of the box. HOWEVER, due to my body chemistry, uncoated strings usually die quickly historically, the round core probably kept them lively a while longer, but they eventually "deadened" ....BUT, on this guitar, which is inherently bright, the srings started making the guitar have a very unique, dry percussive woody sound that I find intriguing. I'm going to keep them on, even though I know I could get a brighter louder sounding guitar with some Elixirs, but he sound with the old strings is just beautiful. I think some old timers will understand what I am saying.....just some thoughts

  2. Qustions about the '60's adjustable saddle replacement

    16 May 2013 - 08:29 AM

    I think someone posted a "kit" for do-it-yourself replacement of those pesky adjustable saddles....wood insert with compensated saddle slot, bone saddle???? If you have the link can you re-post? Thanks

  3. Does anyone here have a new J-35, AND a Martin D-18???

    15 May 2013 - 02:10 PM

    Just wondering if anyone can give an overall review of these two guitars???

  4. Isn't this a little rich for a Gibson soprano uke?

    08 May 2013 - 12:20 PM

    http://sfbay.craigsl...3776196065.html

  5. Question about J-30

    06 May 2013 - 11:27 PM

    Would it be fair to say....that the J-30 was the same as a Hummingbird, WITHOUT the bling? I've heard...same woods, same bracing....just simpler pickguard and trim package??? Any comments, elaborations, elongations, ramifications???

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    jt 

    08 Apr 2013 - 04:40
    Wily, I'm still working on the west coast schedule. Gibson offered to fly me to the Homecoming in June and then promptly stopped returning my message (business as usual for Gibson). So, stay tuned.
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    onewilyfool 

    05 Apr 2013 - 09:23
    Here is the National:
    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msg/3661328860.html
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    onewilyfool 

    05 Apr 2013 - 09:23
    This is the only other National acoustic I've seen...I think his price is a little out of line.....Do you have a good luthier you work with or do you do your own work? I've just got a Gibson MK-72 that is getting some fret work, I haven't posted it on the forum yet. These get a very bad rap, generally, But the one I got sounds GREAT and besides the bridge, lol...is quite good lookin...
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    zombywoof 

    05 Apr 2013 - 07:36
    I have not paid for it yet as we are still haggling. If I recall the VPG gives the value in the $500 range. The bridge is lifting so that knocks the value down a bit. I figure if I walk in with cash in my wallet I should be able to get it for less than $400.
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    zombywoof 

    05 Apr 2013 - 07:36
    I have not paid for it yet as we are still haggling. If I recall the VPG gives the value in the $500 range. The bridge is lifting so that knocks the value down a bit. I figure if I walk in with cash in my wallet I should be able to get it for less than $400.
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    Red 333 

    04 Apr 2013 - 16:28
    Wiley, mine's maple. A short-scale mahogany AJ would be just like a Fuller's J-35, except with a flatter neck profile and the arrow inlays. The Fuller's is a great guitar. Good sustain, lots of volume, but a little drier than a J-45.
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    zombywoof 

    31 Mar 2013 - 11:07
    I love ya Bro. As you know, fixing these guitars up is just another form of GAS. I already have the next project waiting in the wings - a 1954 Kay-made National. Has that funky bolt-on "Stylist" neck. But with the neck profile and 24.75" scale it has a very familiar Gibson feel to it.
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    zombywoof 

    31 Mar 2013 - 11:07
    I love ya Bro. As you know, fixing these guitars up is just another form of GAS. I already have the next project waiting in the wings - a 1954 Kay-made National. Has that funky bolt-on "Stylist" neck. But with the neck profile and 24.75" scale it has a very familiar Gibson feel to it.
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    onewilyfool 

    29 Mar 2013 - 22:55
    Thanks, man, I'm already over it and ready to get down to pen a few songs myself!!You keep pickin' yourself, and thanks for the support!!!
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    MissouriPicker 

    29 Mar 2013 - 17:11
    John, keep doing what you're doing. This ASCAP crap ebbs and flows. They're definitely a pain and they do frighten some business owners, but then they kind of disappear for a while and things calm down. Keep playing and focus on writing some songs. It's a blast. Plus, it will help make you a better picker.
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    MissouriPicker 

    29 Mar 2013 - 17:11
    John, keep doing what you're doing. This ASCAP crap ebbs and flows. They're definitely a pain and they do frighten some business owners, but then they kind of disappear for a while and things calm down. Keep playing and focus on writing some songs. It's a blast. Plus, it will help make you a better picker.
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    onewilyfool 

    09 Mar 2013 - 12:44
    JT good to know.....I can only IMAGINE what it's like to work with them....lol. How is the design of new banner gitars coming???
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    jt 

    09 Mar 2013 - 07:15
    "John, please let me know when you are in the bay area next, would like to buy you a beer and chat, maybe play some guitar or just hang out!"
    Wily, I'm working on an April visit to the bay area. Just waiting on Gibson to come through on my expenses. We'll see. They are an interesting bunch.
    John
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    MR GIBS 

    18 Jun 2012 - 23:15
    My dear friend, I am sad to read this from you. Really don't like aggression in actions and in words and I understand you. May be you will not just leave, but only follow the forum without posting. I do so. I am a little bit "lucky" because I don't know so much american english and can not guess this agrression fully ;-) I will keep the touch with you, for you are one precious p...
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    j45nick 

    11 Feb 2012 - 13:53
    RE: AC: Larry Ellison already has well over $150 million invest out of pocket already, so I can't believe he will let it fall over because of a "few"" millio0n shortfall. We'll see.
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