Dave F

So does Taylor

I don't get past the third fret, so I'm not affected.

You could go the M2M route and order exactly what you want. It's worked out well for me. I have one of the '32 RI L00. The V-neck is not that extreme although I prefer the C shape or Slim Taper. Here's a Made 2 Measure L00 12 fret slim taper neck aged top I ordered. It came out very nice. Here's the M2M L00 next to a Nick Lucas.

I have a ‘42 LG1. I keep lights and Custom lights on it. Being old and light built, I would be too worried to put heavier gage on it.

Sounds great!

I'm sure you would have to rough the shape in, glue it, finish sand it and match to the surrounding area's then prep the top, paint it, apply the logo then clear coat it. I recently fixed an old, worn, abused '68 J50. I didn't want it to look too pretty because rest of the guitar is still pretty rough. I didn't have to fix the wing. I probably have a piece of mahogany I could rough in for you if you want it. Here's a before and after of what I did. The head stock was like this when I got it.

Next time, move to a guitar friendly country 😉

I recently fixed up a well worn ‘68 J50. After listening to a rosewood and tusk adjustable, I chose to use a rosewood insert with a bone saddle.

If I had to pair my voice to a guitar, I would have to sell everything I have and take up the air guitar.

I would just remove the hardware, trace the good side, and duplicate it. Then flip it over.

I've owned and still own a few floating bridges. I've never thought about the sonic differences. Some are cheapies, some are high end. I do have a Kay with the birch top. It's worth maybe a $100 but I soaked a few hundred in it to get it in very fine playing condition. It still sounds like a $100 birch top ladder braced guitar. Just did it because it was my first guitar my mom bought for me. I don't think I would invest in one that didn't have a strong sentimental value, I would use the money for my next major purchase.

No and no. If I couldn't return it, I would make a support for the neck and attach it to the case. I agree.

The reviews I had read had quite a few people praising them but, in the end, Epiphone discontinued the MM50 over 10 years ago and only makes the A style mandolin. If I remember correctly, the MSRP was getting higher on them creeping up to around 800. I was shopping around for a mandolin back around 2012. There were still a few of the Epi around at that time and Gibson's were almost impossible to find. I think Gibson shut down their bluegrass instruments. I wound up ordering one and waiting over a year for it. I was surprised to see Gibson starting them up again and advertising them this past week. Maybe banjos will be next?

Congrats! I've always liked the look and feel of these models, especially the burst with the ebony wood.

I think they were going for about $500. They looked nice but the quality and sound couldn’t compete with the Loar, Eastman and Kentucky brands.

Don’t be shy to ask for a discount

I've never had the opportunity to play a Martin Pre War Herringbone, but I have had a few guitars that were booming and like you "I found the guitars not useful for my playing."

I'd love to hear one of these. They have the long scale with a red spruce aged top. I bet it's a monster. Gibson | 1936 Advanced Jumbo Vintage Sunburst

If getting a strong bass out of a Gibson acoustic was my goal, I would get an Advanced Jumbo (AJ), put some 13's on it, drop it a half or whole step and make sure the setup is high enough to not buzz.

Maybe a double neck with a bass and tenor

They did make the F model a while back.

I had a Martin CS D41 15 with the aged top. Sounded very nice.

This may qualify. Super400 AB Body

My experience with walnut was I thought it was a louder brighter version on rosewood. The issue I have is it exposes my flaws more than rosewood.

I've setup some very nice built Alvarez and Ibanez guitars for beginners. I usually setup a low action with silk and steel strings that really helps a beginner. I keep an Alvarez parlor guitar in my office at work. I agree that Yamaha builds some nice guitars too. If possible, have someone who really knows guitar check out the guitar. I've helped quite a few friends. Personally, I would not spend a lot until I know I'm going to stick with it.