Looks cool. I like the sitka, too
Looks cool. I like the sitka, too
It arrived, and I posted my NGD notice in the Other Brands thread. I actually alarmed the seller by popping the case long enough to take this photograph, since his advice was to let the box acclimate for 24 hours. It's almost as if I lowered a face mask to take a drink of water: Now you've done it!
I'm not worried, however, the weather has been pleasant, and the guitar shipped via truck, not airplane, and in a case. Still, I'm waiting until this morning to pull it from the case and adopt it. I do like the color! I upgraded the saddle to buffalo horn and the bridge pins to bone with abalone inserts.
Martin DJr-10E Sapele
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That's so nice, OS. I'm a Martin player, as you know, and I like your new baby. BTW, I'm really digging my knock-around Fender 60s whatever. It's nice enough to record with as a foil to the more bass-y Martin. I'm going to get such full acoustics in the next tunes.
My girlfriend just gave me an early present, a contour gauge. It has me thinking about slapping up a slab -0- geetar of some sort.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
Wait till you take that to neck contours. Then realized Fender’s modern C isn’t the same between years, but is not even the same within a given year.
Mark
Saw it, had to have it for my Shell Pink Strat:
Love it. It's perfect!Originally Posted by Cogs
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G & G?Saw it, had to have it for my Shell Pink Strat:
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
I don't think so. I just walked in the door so I haven't had a chance to look at all the tags & paperwork, but it's made in China. Are G&G cases made in China? I thought they were made in Canada
G & G cases are made in Los Angeles, California.
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
Now I am sad
Having done all my Christmas shopping (even went today and bought more!), I don't feel bad about shopping for myself. Or rather, for my guitars.
Last night, I went to a friend's house for a holiday party and brought along a guitar because I was asked to. I was going to bring my Gretsch Jim Dandy, but I don't have a gig bag or case for it. I've used my Taylor GS Mini bag when going to my family's house, but since the dry weather has set in, I'm being more cognizant of keeping my guitars properly stored and humidified when I'm not using them.
So, today I found and purchased a Gretsch G2180 gig bag. Ostensibly made for their resonator guitars, multiple sites have said it's also a perfect fit for the Jim Dandy and the Gin Rickey models. Delivery is expected Thursday.
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I bought some Humidipaks and threw them directly into my $200 Fender acoustic. Now there's no problem with he little E fretting out. Dude at the shop claimed that would happen--I didn't believe him but thought it'd be good to give it a bit of humidity. Thing sounds and plays beautifully now considering how little I paid for it.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
It looks much better than the Pro Series Fender cases. I bought one of those and though it looks ok the materials and the fit aren't anywhere near a G&G's.
A Dean Markley pro mag pickup for my Washburn acoustic.
I’m not much of an acoustic kind of guy but the boys in my band insist in working on some acoustic sets and no way I’ll buy another guitar just for that purpose, so… I gotta amplify mine.
Nice! I bought a Dean Markely "Promag Plus" acoustic pickup for use on my old 12-string, and never got around to mounting it. I've been reading folks on the Acoustic Guitar Forum talking about the LR Baggs Anthem and other types, but they tend to be expensive and require professional installation. The Dean Markley pickups are user-installable and won't break the bank. Let us know how you like yours!
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I have, or had, one of the original Dean Markley soundhole pickups. Don't remember when I bought it but I know I didn't have an acoustic until 1989 at the earliest. I'm 99% sure I gave it to my friend. Some of my better recordings back in the analog tape days were on my Martin with the Dean pickup into my DSL 401 combo. It may not have sounded truly acoustic but it sounded good. I've been thinking about getting one for my Yamaha even though it has built in piezo. The Martin did too but I liked the Dean better. Of course, I wasn't using any sort of acoustic tuned interface so take it with a gain of salt.
"Live and learn and flip the burns"
Here it is only Tuesday and already Sweetwater delivered my gig bag. I'm happy to report it's a perfect fit!
I was so delighted, but combined with the frustration I'm feeling with my room humidifier, ordered a pair of D'Addario Humidipaks and two Oasis HH Combo OH-30 Humidifier / Hygrometers.
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i got a brand new one of those in a moving box in the cellar, and I was thinking I should just buy another for my acoustic. I'm humidifying the house, it's a minimum of 32%. Not super great but nothing like it would be if I didn't play Gunga Din to the humidifier 2 or 3 times a day. I'm actually thinking of a second machine for the basement. I probably have the only basement in town that's actually too dry.Here it is only Tuesday and already Sweetwater delivered my gig bag. I'm happy to report it's a perfect fit!
I was so delighted, but combined with the frustration I'm feeling with my room humidifier, ordered a pair of D'Addario Humidipaks and two Oasis HH Combo OH-30 Humidifier / Hygrometers.
"Live and learn and flip the burns"
Kyser Drop-D Capo: I attended an acoustic guitar meetup in Fort Worth recently, and a couple of the guys there had these:
They're lots of fun, in both open-tuning (such as Open-G, with the low-D string) and standard tuning, to play finger-style progressions, and then get that ringing low bottom note in.
Ever since I found a couple of my acoustic guitars suffering from drought, I've been a bit OCD about keeping them in proper condition. All of a sudden, my frustration level has risen to a new high because the room humidifier I bought a year ago or so has stopped bringing the RH into the 45% - 55% range. Today, I took it out cleaned and descaled it (again!) and it checked out okay. Then, I put it back into the room and it was like I'd changed climates. I also noticed the temperature in that room is a few degrees lower than the rest of the house. Grrr.
Well, I did what any self-respecting guitar geek would do: I bought individual in-case humidifiers for my top-line acoustics. I already have a Humidipak system in my new Martin's case, and now I'm going to double up and do the same for a few of my others. They're also not being kept in the cool room, but are now being hosted out in my living quarters, where it's a nice, steady 72°.
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Dang, I don't want come on here & post a bunch of whiny posts, but I've just been striking out lately. Thankfully I spent less on this item than I did for my sub sandwich this afternoon:
Namely, Item #099-0689-000, the "Genuine Fender Standard Vintage Adjustable Leather Guitar Strap, black". Be warned, there's a reason shops are blowing these out at less than 15 bucks. They aren't leather, they're "leather". Remember cardboard belts? Think cardboard straps! These things won't hold up anything for long
Good thing is: IIRC you own a very good quality woven 60s style strap made of real cotton/leather/metal with no plastics or cardboard, made in BrazilDang, I don't want come on here & post a bunch of whiny posts, but I've just been striking out lately. Thankfully I spent less on this item than I did for my sub sandwich this afternoon:
Namely, Item #099-0689-000, the "Genuine Fender Standard Vintage Adjustable Leather Guitar Strap, black". Be warned, there's a reason shops are blowing these out at less than 15 bucks. They aren't leather, they're "leather". Remember cardboard belts? Think cardboard straps! These things won't hold up anything for long
Yes, I do :)
But that one is on display in a climate-controlled case with UV-blocking glass. It must not even be looked at!
Lol
Actually, the one I got from you has found a home on my Gibson CS-336. it just seems to match:
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That 336 makes me want to start a new religion. Tastefully photographed too.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
I'll tell you what, playing it is definitely a religious experience. A revelation, as they say. Shortly after I bought it, I installed a set of Wolfetone Legends. They really opened it up! The headstock has been broken off three times. Still my #1 Gibson.
Headstocks come and go....That guitar can live forever. It's one of the most beautiful ES sunbursts I've seen.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
Well let's see some more of it then
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I just picked up an Xotic EP Booster. I've been complaining about the sound of my Mesa Fillmore, especially with the Music Man Cutlass. They bought have a thinner, more modern sound than similar products (the Fillmore is fine with a Strat and the Cutlass is fine with the Dr. Z Cure). I recently bought a Catalinbread Belle Epoch and noticed that it thickened up the sound considerably. The Fillmore, Cutlass, and Belle Epoch actually sound pretty great together!
I thought it'd be great to have that fattness added from a battery powered device. I didn't consider the EP Booster because it's small and I assumed it'd have to be plugged in. I was at GC today, saw a used EP Booster and Googled it. It can be powered by a battery and works great!
They had a used TS-808 reissue at a decent price so I bought that as well.
Loosely guitar related-I bought a phono preamp.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
Pretty much what I have to say about my American Standard strat. I bought it new and it’s still entirely unmodified except for a string gauge change and the obligatory claw/truss rod adjustments.
It is BY FAR the best guitar I’ve ever played, despite being, as the gourmands say, a kit guitar, a Fender (oh, sin) and not a Custom Shop. Someone really did something too right at the factory. Plays like butter and sounds just KILLER, either clean or dirty. And does it roar when dirty!
I'm a tad behind posting. After a few stumbles and restarts, I quit one vendor and went with another. I had my product in about 72 hours, maybe less. A solid brass block, about 2mm taller and much more mass. I put it into a body and put 5 springs on it.
And I guess I didn't mention the Raw Vintage springs.
I put the block on the existing bridge plate and it fit perfectly. Although taller, a back plate is still possible.
Also got replacement packs for my D'Addario humidpack in my Yamaha.
In the search for a replacement block, i also ordered a couple of bridge assemblies, in gold. I have one that I probably should return unopened. The other one will make a Hank strat or Mary Kay strat replica.
"Live and learn and flip the burns"
What brand/year?
It's a tiny little booster for my turntable--$15 at Amazon. No brand. I don't even know if it'll be worth it, but I want to try it. My turntable is really quiet compared to the other components of my audio system.
Let me say that I hate my audio system. Sony, 17 years old. It sounds okay for movies but just okay on music.
Back in the 70s, I had an amazing Pioneer system. When you listened, you felt like you were sitting in the room with the bands. The sound was authentic and had balls. Not into buying expensive things this year, so I'll keep what I've got. My Airpods Pros are pretty good.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
that's exactly what I found with my Sony 5.1 surround receiver. I was using it in my bedroom, no TV hooked up to it. It was only mediocre for music.
Even the worn out Sansui I got for my music room was better. Then I got my Pioneer 1080-SX. With the Advent speakers, it was nothing short of magical. Can't wait to get it set up again.
"Live and learn and flip the burns"
That’s the pioneer I had.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
I've got an old Pioneer SX-750 from 1978 in my toy room. It's wired to a pair of Bose 301's along with a graphic equalizer and a dBX unit. A few of the receiver's front panel lights are burnt out but it still kicks pretty good for 44-Y/O piece of gear.
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
getting a tad off topic, lol, but I love it. The old receivers can be restored, a buddy of mine was really into it, he bought three of these. One for his shop and two for his house. There was a place in NYC that did these, IIRC. He ended up using only one there so I bought the other from him. Same with the Advents, they have new surrounds and are ready for another 30-40 years. Probably outlive me.
"Live and learn and flip the burns"
Probably getting in over my head by venturing into unknown territory, but I bought some recording gear to enable me to perform live via Zoom and to create personal jam tracks. A few years ago I had purchased an Apogee ONE system for Mac/iOs which has pretty much everything I need, but I wanted a condenser microphone rather than its built-in, so I found a "bundle" on Reverb: Audio Technica AT2020 (recommended by a friend who does professional sound) mic, pop filter, shock mount, desktop boom stand, cable and closed-back headphones. I focused on the mic; the rest are nice to have, but may not be necessary, and so I didn't focus on specs and top-quality (i.e., $$$).
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No pics, but a Mesa MKV 35 combo. I just moved and will need to network, probably often to places I can’t plug in my Fractal rig.
If nothing else, I got it at a price I could flip it for a profit.
Mark
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