OK...this is fun, and it's about time I posted something on this forum.
I tried posting a pic of the 40H...but I'm not sure if I got it right. Slack or someone please advise.
? ? ? 1909? Orpheum 5-String open back banjo (new neck)
And what was your exact address again, Swampman?
I can't keep up with you vintage freaks, it doesn't help being left-handed or living in the UK.Ha - my first National was left-handed, and I had to convert it to righty!
All this is soon due to change as I am waiting any day now for the word from Mike Lewis at Fineresophonic (qv Jed) that my new german silver triplate is ready from the platers and I can drive to Paris to collect it.
I believe he has made 1/2 size resos including the one you mention. A brilliant craftsman and nice guy to boot.
Seems a good thread to open my account with. I play a Collings OM2H. It's pretty much all I need so I'm in the process of selling my other guitar.
Having said that, I am on the look out for a 20s/30s parlor sized guitar just because I've always fancied owning one! A bit tricky to find in England, though.
If you are reading this David please let me know how your Phillips with the Highlander sounds. I would be anxious to know)
A 2003 Dodson? :P?
You may be thinking of Todd Cambio. He's a member here. His website is www.fraulini.com (http://www.fraulini.com).
My Main guitar these days is a recently acquired 1935 Gibson made Cromwell G-2 (essentially a ladder braced Gibson L-00). It has that thing that only a 70 year old guitar has and the ladder bracing is great for getting that super mojo tone. I also have a Martin 000-15S and National Delphi. Both hold their own and sound great. I'm just into geriatrics these days.
Has anyone figured out that I play blues?
I'm curious to hear the make/model of guitars that Weenies play.
My main squeeze is a Martin 00-18CTN (Libba Cotten model) -- a short-scale, 00-size, 14-fret, mahogany/sitka beauty. I love this guitar, and it's perfect for fingerstyle folk/blues. I'm thinking of eventually getting a wood body National resonator, such as the Estralita, but for now I am quite content with Libba.
And yours?
This is my "daily beater" an L-00 type guitar built of southern cypress that I built to try to use some local woods.
Sorry, its an LG-2! WAIT A MINUTE! Does that means it sounds worse?!?
I specialize in L-00's and martin sized 00's
Dave, could I send the two I made over for a re-finish?
Big River:
I've always wondered about the tone of the early '40's L-00. Can you compare it with a '30's one?
Alex
Hi Alex, My 1942 Gibson L-00 is one of the instruments that has a Kalamazoo top (but is X braced). These have a binding type ring on the inside of the sound hole like the Kalamazoo's. These tops are a bit thicker than what Gibson used in the 1930's so to me they are not as crisp in the treble and have a warmish tone. Someone told me that the bracing is different than the 1930's L-00's and I would not doubt it. The '42 has a bit more mid bass and a warmer tone than the 1930's models. I have had a couple of 1930's L-00's and to be honest I think I prefer the earlier models with their fast, bright tone but I have had the '42 for quite a while and hate to get rid of it. It has a great look with the black finish and a very yellowed multiple binding top and back. It even has the see through amber tuning buttons that are pretty cool and kinda rare. Hope this answers your question. Cheers.
James Clem
Portland, OR
So my two main guitars are a 1926 Gibson L-1 and a 1936 Kalamazoo KG-14. Heres some pics
So my two main guitars are a 1926 Gibson L-1 and a 1936 Kalamazoo KG-14. Heres some pics
So that must be an H-braced L-1, eh? Now that's a guitar I have always wanted to play. Neil Harpe told me they have a particularly dry sound, which I think would be a nice contrast in duet with a Stella. Supposedly Scrapper Blackwell is pictured with one and may have used it on his earliest recordings.
Wax
So my two main guitars are a 1926 Gibson L-1 and a 1936 Kalamazoo KG-14. Heres some pics
So that must be an H-braced L-1, eh? Now that's a guitar I have always wanted to play. Neil Harpe told me they have a particularly dry sound, which I think would be a nice contrast in duet with a Stella. Supposedly Scrapper Blackwell is pictured with one and may have used it on his earliest recordings.
Wax
Hi Arthur.
I would suggest, that in the instances where an external condenser microphone isn't practical, you could first try out a sounboard attached pickup, like the relatively affordable Schatten Dualie.
As it is attached on the sounboard on the outside of the instrument, it doesn't alter the instrument in any way. You'll need an external preamp/ D.I. box as well. The L.R.Baggs Para D.I. has served me well for many years for that purpose. You'll be able to use this setup on any other instrument as well, if needed.
Cheers
Thanks Pan, I shall look into that, normally I wouldn't be nervous about this but the new Gilet is a work of art and as the years go by it will increase in value unlike most guitars that decrease in value as time goes on. I also don't trust anyone in my area to do it. Maybe Darryl Wheeler would do it. I will call John Morris again and get his advice too.
Pan
Hi Arthur.
I would suggest, that in the instances where an external condenser microphone isn't practical, you could first try out a sounboard attached pickup, like the relatively affordable Schatten Dualie.
As it is attached on the sounboard on the outside of the instrument, it doesn't alter the instrument in any way. You'll need an external preamp/ D.I. box as well. The L.R.Baggs Para D.I. has served me well for many years for that purpose. You'll be able to use this setup on any other instrument as well, if needed.
Pan
I just ordered one of these for a new parlor - a kay - that isn't projecting as well as the others and wanted to note that Schatten offers a simple preamp, single and dual model, same price as the pickup. Not sure if I am going to put it on the outside or inside though - its the same model for both inside or outside but the inside is constructed to run out the widened hole at the guitar's bottom.
I don't have a main guitar at this point, I have about eight cheap ladder braced guitars that get used according to the song I am working on, a gibson Nick Lucas reissue thats usually in the closet as are 2 small model resonators, one of which is a very light wood model that I got to play out with if I decide to do that and two les Paul Specials.
I just picked up a Gibson SJ 12 fret new at a bargain price so it plays blues along with my L-00. Gibson has that blues sound for me.I never knew Gibson made an SJ that joined at the 12th fret.
I hear good stories about that 189 dollar Gretsch Jim Dandy, is it true?
I like my Jim Dandy.
Added a tailpiece cos I had one spare for purely aesthetic reasons.
I've seen a few posts about sides splitting.
Annette