"Thanks for the welcome...........I just traded in my Seagull Maritime SWS Rosewood on this Matrtin. Just don't like dreadnaught bodies. So now I'm down to an old Seagull S6, two Tanglewoods, a Taylor GS Mini and Miss…"
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Jud Hair replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"I'm thinking that if the problem is on a new acoustic under warranty, it will be made good. So far, everyone I've talked to here on the forum who has had issues as original owners received pretty prompt and on the whole, satisfactory…"
"I have a friend who builds guitars and he tells me the same thing. The lighter the instrument, the better it plays. The challenge is to find ways to lighten the guitar without compromising its structural integrity.
Now I don't know…"
Gary Ellis replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"To be fair Jud I am not sure. I have been very fortunate with my guitars and have only gone in for actual work like set ups and having a pick up installed. I do think it would be worth asking and if you could send Michael the opinion it would…"
Jud Hair replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Gary ... does he charge a minimum just to check it out? My local guy will always give a guitar a once over at no charge just to assess a potential problem. If he has to do any work of course, he get's paid, but it's nice…"
Dave Fengler commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Bummer, 1.72 nut."
Gary Ellis replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"The local luthier in my town has $65 minimum charge. It's hard to win :-) Coming from the service industry it was sometimes hard not to be a little testy with a customer over the phone. Email was sometimes worse as it was hard to read emotions…"
David Kellems posted a discussionWhy are luthier built guitars lighter?
I recently received my long awaited OM build from a luthier in Denver I tracked down to get info on a dread I had he built in 1999. Like two other guitars I've received from him to sell (he hates the selling process and asked me to do it for him) I was immediately struck by the light weight of the guitar. He told me the goal of guitar building is to build the lightest instrument that is still capable of standing up to the forces exerted on a guitar. I'm just struck by the difference between his…See More
Jud Hair replied to Gil's discussion A Live Performance of Ambulance Blues in the group Sugar Mountain: The Neil Young Group ..."Thanks for sharing this. You do NY very well ... also getting great sound from that Dean Markley pickup ... are you using a separate pre-amp?"
Jud Hair added a discussion to the group Sugar Mountain: The Neil Young Group ...
Neil Young Covers?
Are any of you recording your Neil Young covers? If so, I'd love to be able to save them here NEIL YOUNG COVERS on our page ... just send me the link!See More
Diamond Dave replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Thanks, Gary. I have an e-mail in to the store in NY where I bought the guitar. My guitars stay well-humidified. I figure it's either going to cost me shipping to NY or an equivalent amount of money to have a local guy look at it."
FloridaGull replied to Jud Hair's discussion Just ordered a new pedal ... it's supposed to be fantastic ... can't wait! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Ah - that explains some of the players I know... ;-)"
Ian Miller replied to Craig MC's discussion The love affair may be over... NGD! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Everyone cover your ears, Craig has been seduced by Witches and Sirens!"
Jud Hair commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"News release re: Excursion series. Nothing new here, but sort of makes official what we already have heard.
Seagull Excursion in Premier Guitar Magazine"
Edward Sparks commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners"Congrats on the new Martin James...post pics, we just love this kinda "stuff"!!!"
Carmen D. Barone commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners"Welcome James best wishes with the new Martin. I have the Stauffer pictured in my icon.."
Jon Lloyd commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners"Welcome James, I have a 1996 16 series cutaway that I bought new. I have had zero problems and it is by far my favorite guitar. Happy Playing!"
Craig MC replied to Craig MC's discussion The love affair may be over... NGD! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Dave, the L is what first drew my attention, but it was too similar to my S&P dread. The OM seemed like a nice compliment to it rather than a replacement. And the shape is sexy as hell!"
Dave Clarke replied to Craig MC's discussion The love affair may be over... NGD! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Ahhhh.....Craig, I also have just taken possession of a Larrivee L-05.....and love the sound and the neck .... My Maritime MJ and Godin Session are on the auction block as we speak.....maybe goodbye Bob hello Jean ..."
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O'Donovan's Open Mic Every Monday 9:30pm
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Perry Hall Folk Music Night, featuring Brooksie Wells
June 1, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm – Perry Hall United Methodist Church
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Ed Gerhard Special Day Long Workshop
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Brian Gore
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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…
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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. . .
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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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Why are luthier built guitars lighter? 1 Reply
I recently received my long awaited OM build from a luthier in Denver I tracked down to get info on a dread I had he built in 1999. Like two other guitars I've received from him to sell (he hates the…Continue
Started by David Kellems in Gear. Last reply by Ray 32 minutes ago.
Advice Wanted 16 Replies
Hi All,I have been playing guitar (alot) for several years. I play mostly chord based songs but do some finger picking as well. I don't (and never will) perform on stage or record. I just like…Continue
Started by Changelives in Gear. Last reply by Changelives yesterday.
Here to learn and teach..... 2 Replies
Hello everyone! My name is Thomas Thurman and I'm new to this community. I'm very glad to be apart of this and hope to give as much as I can to this community, as well as, receive. As of right now, I…Continue
Started by Thomas Thurman in Beginners. Last reply by Thomas Thurman on Wednesday.
So where were you... 18 Replies
Hey Guys,So it has been about 5 months of group lessons (once a week). I try to practice everyday for 45-60 minutes. This is where I am:Chords (good)E, A, Em, Am, G, Bm, A7Chords (Decent)D - still…Continue
Started by Les in Beginners. Last reply by Adam on Wednesday.
Question about calluses 5 Replies
Hi, I am having trouble keeping my calluses hard. I am a beginner but I have been playing 4-5 days a week for at least 45 minutes for the last 6 months. The few calluses I did get eventually pulled…Continue
Started by David Gossett in Beginners. Last reply by Adam on Wednesday.
Back in the mix.....
Well, It's been awhile since I posted. Have been in Thailand for awhile and now have moved house to Canada's east coast and live in Prince Edward Island......great place for acoustic music! I have…Continue
Started by Dave Clarke in Uncategorized on Tuesday.
Essential Tremor 2 Replies
I have been playing most of my life, only recently, when I put my fingers on the pick guard and try to play the melody my fingers jump around uncontrollably. I have to press real hard to keep them…Continue
Started by Roger Keebaugh in Playing Guitar. Last reply by Roger Keebaugh on Tuesday.
On the playlist... 63 Replies
Here's a place to share some recommendations for music that are on your playlist. The lists are not about what's new in music, but just music getting your play time...April 2012Neil Young, "Live At…Continue
Started by Phil Manuel in Players. Last reply by Phil Manuel on Sunday.
In the case or on a stand? 64 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 Ronald Harris on Sunday.
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 on Saturday.
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