"A well made, properly installed "press-fit" bone saddle should make a big difference. I had this done to my Seagull Artist Mosaic when intonation problems arose."
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Jud Hair replied to Cali S&P Aficionado's discussion S&P Showcase Folk in "guitar hospital" in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Cali S&P Aficionado added a discussion to the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
S&P Showcase Folk in "guitar hospital"
I've been aware of the intonation issue of my Showcase for a while, but I more or less dealt with it. But when the newly-acquired Woodland Pro Folk proved to have much better intonation, I couldn't ignore it any longer.I took the guitar to a local repair shop this morning, and here are the facts:The action of the 6th string at the 12th fret was 7/64". Some might argue that it's a bit high, but I've grown accustomed to it more or less. BTW, my Woodland Pro has the same action.The saddle was…See More
Jud Hair replied to William Jahnkow's discussion I was looking inside my 2004 S series grand the other day . in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Perhaps ... my Taylor has a similar sticker on the neck block. The Martin, with a dove tail neck join, does not."
"perhaps that label is there so they know if you tampered with the bolts and voided the warrenty."
" I can only see the top neck bolt the bottom one is covered by a label / I will try the traditional tusq pins and see how they fit . I think it's best just to try the low E and see how that goes before I go for all of them ."
"First outdoor gig of the year tomorrow at State St. Grille! Supposed to be 80 degrees!"
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"I have 6 Goyas. Three from Sweden and two from the Martin era. The latest - the G312 - is a sweet piece of work. "
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"Hi Steve. No if there was I probably would have found it. The model is knowable but the logo is a mystery. Martin bought Levin and then shipped the wood to Nazareth. There are a few made in Sweden Martins around but not many. There are…"
Jud Hair replied to William Jahnkow's discussion I was looking inside my 2004 S series grand the other day . in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Yeah mine too. I've read that it's supposed to look like a maple leaf. I guess I can kinda see that in it."
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"Hi Jim. It's the same model but the logo is different. Martin kept the original logo for quite some time and then it developed into some ugly lettering for reasons I can't really comprehend. This typeface is one I have never seen."
Steve Frank commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"Very nice....is there a good way to find the year on this? I'm not the most informed Goya guy here, but have owned a couple of them.....they were both Classicals, and both made in Sweden...excellent guitars, and then I heard when Martin took…"
Andy Gallacher replied to Jim Choe's discussion In the case or on a stand?"Hi, Wondering on the issue of humidity if anyone could advise me, I live in Scotland, I'm a beginner and just have a cheap fender CF140S, With just a soft case although as i am learning I don't keep it in the case, I…"
Jim Yates commented on Rob Bourassa's group UKULELE PLAYERS"My bandmate in The Maple Leaf Champions Jug Band, Ted Staunton, came over last Sunday and he brought his National guitar, so we tried them out together.
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Diamond Dave replied to William Jahnkow's discussion I was looking inside my 2004 S series grand the other day . in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"There is a puffy gray patch with a raised "Godin" signature covering where the neck bolts would be visible in my 2012 Maritime SWS. I couldn't tell you if the bolts were centered or purple, for that matter."
Jim Yates commented on Rob Bourassa's group UKULELE PLAYERS"I just got my new resophonic uke, a Johnson, from my friend David Newland. David was given a real National by The Corktown Uke Jam group which he co-founded in Toronto and was good enough to offer me first dibbs at his old Johnson, the very…"
Jim Yates commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"I don't know how much good this'll do you Ted, but just in case: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/f-martin-goya-312-acoustic-sigma-248720450 ;"
Edward Sparks replied to Ellen Rugowski's discussion NGD - A 12-String Upgrade For Me in the group 12-String Guitar"Wow, what a great story! I have bought two guitars at the Philly vintage shows over te past few years. First one was a 1994 Gibson j100 extra centennial model (Gibson's 100 Anniversary) and te second a Takamine Santa Fe nylon string! Love them…"
Jud Hair commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Nice looking nylon string AMI with slot head. "
Jud Hair replied to William Jahnkow's discussion I was looking inside my 2004 S series grand the other day . in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"I've had three different Seagull dreads ... a 2011 S-6 Original, a 2002 M6 Gloss, and an Artist Mosaic. I can't speak to the bolt question because honestly I've never looked. I agree that all things being equal, you'd…"
Ellen Rugowski added a discussion to the group 12-String Guitar
NGD - A 12-String Upgrade For Me
Hi People,It's been a while for me (several months at least) since I've been here. Life got busy, and my playing scaled back. The Guild GAD Series D125-12 I had was nice, but I ended up finding the neck to be too clubby for my tastes. I ended up selling it, and getting a Fender CD100-12 (I couldn't afford anything else at the time). That didn''t work for me either (too bright sounding for my tastes), so I sold that one, and decided that I needed a change of pace - I got a Breedlove 000 size…See More
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O'Donovan's Open Mic Every Monday 9:30pm
May 13, 2013 at 9:30pm to January 6, 2014 at 10pm – O'Donovan's Irish Pub
Come and share your talent at O'Donovan's open mic every Monday night. Signup is at 9:30pm and I host every other week (my friend Alex and I alternate as hosts every other week). O'Donovan's is loc…
Organized by Jason Zimmerman | Type: open, mic
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Perry Hall Folk Music Night, featuring Brooksie Wells
June 1, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm – Perry Hall United Methodist Church
Monthly "open mike" Folk Music Night is held Saturdays. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. The featured performer this month is Brooksie Wells. Her web site is http://www.brooksiewells.com…
Organized by Neil Zimmerman | Type: concert
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Ed Gerhard Special Day Long Workshop
July 13, 2013 from 10am to 5pm – Farmhouse in Saratoga
Organized by Mike Nepper | Type: master, fingerstyle, guitar, workshop
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Brian Gore
August 31, 2013 from 8pm to 10:30pm – Gitarrenzentrum
San Francisco guitar poet Brian Gore is gaining a reputation as one of the most interesting and influential performers of "the next generation" in fingerstyle guitar. A musical romantic, his composit…
Organized by Guitarras Calliope | Type: concert, (fingerstyle, guitar)
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Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show
September 14, 2013 from 10am to 10pm – Crooked Pines Farm
Acoustic guitar enthusiasts now have an event geared to their musical preferences in the Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show coming up on September 14, 2013 at Crooked Pines Farm just 15 minutes south of…
Organized by Chee Guitars & Crooked Pines Farm | Type: guitar, show
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Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo
October 6, 2013 from 8pm to 10pm – Gitarrenzentrum
Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world's top musicians, inclu…
Organized by Guitarras Calliope | Type: concert
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Return of The Banjo Killer, the final chapter. . .
Bryan Sutton and "Banjo Killer"; Medley: The Original Waltz/Old Lake. from Bourgeois Guitars on Vimeo.
The moment we've been waiting for: On Oct. 28, 2012, Bryan Sutton debuted the restored the Banjo…
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Day 16: The Banjo Killer slays again!
This story has a happy ending, folks, and I'll start with it. After working for three weeks to painstakingly restore Bryan Sutton's flood damaged Banjo Killer, Shin Ichikawa finally got to test drive it today! The entire shop stopped working to watch this exciting moment, after which Shin received a standing ovation (well, we were all standing anyway). …
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Day 15: The end is near. I can smell it.
Shin Ichikawa and I started the day by fitting and glueing the back binding. Last night's fitting of the top binding was tedious, but the tricks we learned made the fit of back binding go smothly. I am amazed at how cleanly both bindings look. Some finish touch up will be required, but the overall appearance is more than…
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In the case or on a stand? 61 Replies
I wanted to try to find some sort of consensus when it comes to proper storage for an acoustic. Many say to keep it in the case, but I've also read it's better to keep it out on a stand so air can…Continue
Started by Jim Choe in Gear. Last reply by Andy Gallacher 5 hours ago.
Takamine FP 350 SCME 2 Replies
Hello everybody, my name is Willem from the Netherlands. I am new here and this site is new to me. I am a fan of Takamine guitars. I recently owned a Santa Fe, but for reasons I had to sell this…Continue
Started by Willem Zonjee in Gear. Last reply by Willem Zonjee 13 hours ago.
Craigslist Alert - Rhode Island 2 Replies
I am unable to post a link right now...but wanted to share that there is a G1070CEQ for sale on the Rhode Island CL. It appears to be a 2007.
Started by Fern in Gear. Last reply by Fern 14 hours ago.
Post pix of your guitars 104 Replies
Self explanatory...let's see what you play with.
Started by blake wright in Gear. Last reply by Gerald Dixon Cummings on Friday.
new spitfire archtop 7 Replies
just completed this archtop, a hybrid rather than pure acoustic.Continue
Started by murray kuun in Gear. Last reply by FloridaGull on Tuesday.
New Memebr awaiting new guitar... 10 Replies
Glad to have found this fine forum, especially since it's from my favorite magazine! I have played guitar since the week after as a child I remember sitting in the silvery glow of a black and white…Continue
Started by David Kellems in Gear. Last reply by David Kellems on Monday.
Newbie looking for advice 50 Replies
Hiya, can I start by saying thanks to those involved for accepting me as a member. I am about to start taking guitar lessons again.. long story but I am going to buy a guitar on a massively…Continue
Started by Andy Gallacher in Gear. Last reply by Jan Vigne May 10.
Costly repairs, neck resets, etc. 5 Replies
A reputable luthier wants $525 (also informing me it, "could be more" depending on what they get into) for a neck reset. They want another $525 for a re-fret and fretboard levelling. I also need…Continue
Started by Tom Drummonds in Gear. Last reply by Jud Hair May 9.
Cool one off 70's Gibson Acoustic. Doving Bird hybrid? 1 Reply
Hey guysWe just got in an interesting piece here.Gibson acoustic that seems to be part Humming Bird and part Dove. I'm guessing early 70's and a possible one off an employee made. Serial number…Continue
Tags: Humming, Bird, Dove, Music, Stage
Started by Gain Stage Music in Gear. Last reply by Gain Stage Music May 8.
Please Can You Help Me Identify This Guitar 2 Replies
Hi, one of my guitar students…Continue
Started by Andrew Deevey in Gear. Last reply by GregsGuitars May 7.
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