"The shop in town I deal with does it right. I ordered a guitar thru them from Seagull that I had not seen or held. The price was the same as the internet low point. The fellow in the shop told me I did not have to pay until I decided I wanted the…"
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Greg Ballantyne replied to Bob Edwards's discussion So what's going on at Seagull ? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Michael S. Jackson replied to Hoosier Picker's discussion What are your top 3 Beatle albums? in the group Beatles"I know what you mean about the Beach Boys. They were really popular here, probably because they wrote a couple of songs here in Utah. One in particular: She's gonna have fun, fun, fun 'till her daddy takes the T-Bird away..." was…"
Michael S. Jackson commented on Michael S. Jackson's group Beatles"Dave _ I've seen Rain and a couple of other Beatles tribute bands. Akin to what Edward was saying, it was great to see about 3,000 kids under age 25 stomping their feet to Rain. I honestly thought the floor was going to collapse!
I'm gonna…"
" I installed the tusq set of traditional pins I had and removed the presentation pins . I tired the stock plastic pins but the grove in the plastic pins was not wide enough for the low E to set in deep enough . I used D'Addario lights phos…"
Greg Ballantyne added a discussion to the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Short Scale vs. Long Scale Seagulls
I know this subject has been discussed a lot... but I came across another wrinkle in it this weekend. A friend mine was telling me about the Eagles song Hotel California played with a capo on the seventh fret, and I was determined to give it a go. Aside from that song sounding really good that way, I noticed a difference between my two Seagulls - one a short scale, and the other long scale. The long scale guitar really plays better with the capo on the seventh fret. The small bit of extra…See More
Bob Edwards replied to Bob Edwards's discussion So what's going on at Seagull ? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"The preferred dealer's position is that if I want them to price-match GC, I have to keep a "special order" that doesn't fit their "hang-time" limits for tying up their working capital. I get it, but that…"
James Smith commented on Jamie Marie Andreas's blog post The 5 Biggest Mistakes Guitar Players Make"Excellent points! When teaching martial arts, I use many of the same points. Start slowly and learn to do the movement perfectly. Gradually add speed until you can do it perfectly at full speed. Sloppy technique, no matter…"
Blackback Gull replied to Blackback Gull's discussion B20 MJ Didn't Fix My Thumb Problem in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"That's the critter - only one that's worked really well for me. Works by making the compressed muscle, not the ligament/muscle join, take the strain when the muscle contracts. Comfortable to wear once you get it adjusted to the right…"
Jud Hair commented on Jud Hair's group Sugar Mountain: The Neil Young Group ..."Hi Alan ... I assume you mean the 12-string from the earlier post and not the Martin below ... this is what I gleaned from Wikipedia:
From Wikipedia:
In 1972, at age 18, Bob Taylor began working at American Dream, a guitar making shop…"
Cali S&P Aficionado replied to Ian Miller's discussion Silver Leaf Maple V Mahogany necks in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"I'm not 100% sure on the neck material, but I've been told that my Woodland Pro Folk has Honduran mahogany back/sides. So I'd say the likelihood of their using the same material for the neck is fairly high."
Cali S&P Aficionado 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)"I think so, too. A better-fitting saddle should help greatly. As for the nut, I'm hoping that properly-cut string slots makes a difference as well."
" The satin finish over time get buffed to a more gloss finish , you even find this on the satin finish tops where you might brance you fingers . Silver leaf maple is close to mahogany in weight it is not rock hard maple yet the grain is not as…"
" Humidity for an acoustic can be to high or to low . Based on the RH and temp range you experience you might want to check the RH level in your flat where you keep the guitar so you would need a hydrometer . From what you have in RH and temp it…"
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Blackback Gull replied to Blackback Gull's discussion B20 MJ Didn't Fix My Thumb Problem in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Thanks, Phil - much appreciated. I've had a couple of go-rounds with tennis elbow, and the rest, hot/cold routine, and NSAIDs does work. When it got bad, my Doc did a steroid injection into the elbow - not much fun, but instant…"
susi Lawson replied to susi Lawson's discussion Big Island Concert and Claw Hammer in the group UKULELE PLAYERS"Thanks Jim!"
Jim Yates replied to susi Lawson's discussion Big Island Concert and Claw Hammer in the group UKULELE PLAYERS"Congratulations on your new uke.
I play clawhammer banjo, but, for some reason I find it easier to play the ukulele by up-picking (Seeger's basic stroke). "
Alan Williams commented on Jud Hair's group Sugar Mountain: The Neil Young Group ..."Didn't know Taylor was making guitars in '78, this is from the Rust Never Sleeps tour."
susi Lawson replied to susi Lawson's discussion Big Island Concert and Claw Hammer in the group UKULELE PLAYERS"Forgive the poor image quality of the pix, took it with my iPad"
susi Lawson added a discussion to the group UKULELE PLAYERS
Big Island Concert and Claw Hammer
I got a big Island concert Uke a while back and love the sound ! It is solid Koa and seems to produce a warmer sound than the Oscar Scmidt I owned before ( although the Oscar has a nice sound too ) . I have been trying to learn to play claw hammer songs on it, such as Shady Grove and love the sound !Anyone out there own this Uke and anyone playing Clawhammer ?BTW, has anyone tried the artist app with Jake teaching " my guitar gently weeps ' was wondering how you liked it?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…
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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…
ContinuePosted by Bourgeois Guitars on October 15, 2012 at 7:43pm
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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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 9 hours ago.
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 9 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
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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.
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Post pix of your guitars 104 Replies
Self explanatory...let's see what you play with.
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new spitfire archtop 7 Replies
just completed this archtop, a hybrid rather than pure acoustic.Continue
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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 May 13.
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
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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
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