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Hans Gatu commented on Ted Hechtman's group Framus Guitar

"I use standard tuning. This is a sound sample, recorded with a Samson microphone, placed about half a meter in front of the sound hole. This is a sound sample, recorded with the built-in pickup, connected to a Traynor TS-25 guitar amplifier, and…"

Mar 10

Hans Gatu commented on John Wilson's group 12-String Guitar

"Thank's Edward. It is now a flat back. It was an arched back, but the back doesn't have that much influence on the sound. It really sounds terrific."

Mar 10

Hans Gatu commented on Ted Hechtman's group Framus Guitar

" About a year ago, I bought this 1969 Framus 5/296E Texan: with a broken back: Now I have restored it: "

Mar 10

Hans Gatu commented on John Wilson's group 12-String Guitar

" About a year ago, I bought this 1969 Framus 5/296E Texan: with a broken back: Now I have restored it: "

Mar 10

Hans Gatu commented on Ted Hechtman's group Egmond Guitars

"While you let it set, you can increase the force from the strings by tuning it a bit higher. The increased force might get the neck back a little sooner, I think."

Jan 5

Hans Gatu commented on Ted Hechtman's group Framus Guitar

"Allen - I think I will go the easier way and make a flat back. The divergence from the original design may affect the sound to some extent, but probably very little. It will still have a marvelous sound. / Hans"

Jul 1, 2012

Hans Gatu commented on John Wilson's group 12-String Guitar

"Edward - Yes, as also I mention on my Egmond web-site, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Brian May began on Egmonds. I also is a member of the Egmond group in this forum. / Hans"

Jun 30, 2012

Hans Gatu commented on John Wilson's group 12-String Guitar

"Antonio - Another brand, from back then, is the Egmond guitars from the Netherlands. It is the Egmonds I refer to when I say that most of my guitars have a zero fret. Visit my Egmond web-site: www.Egmond.se / Hans"

Jun 30, 2012

Hans Gatu commented on John Wilson's group 12-String Guitar

"OK, Rick. Yes, the back is not looking too well, but it is repairable. / Hans"

Jun 30, 2012

Hans Gatu commented on John Wilson's group 12-String Guitar

"Rick - What do you mean? Do you consider zero frets being a problem? Most of my guitars have zero frets and they are not a problem to me. / Hans"

Jun 30, 2012

Hans Gatu commented on John Wilson's group 12-String Guitar

"I recently got a 1969 Framus Texan 5/296E at an internet auction. The back is all broken and there is a crack in one side. I plan to replace the back during the winter. "

Jun 30, 2012

Hans Gatu commented on Ted Hechtman's group Framus Guitar

"I recently got a 1969 Framus Texan 5/296E at an internet auction. The back is all broken and there is a crack in one side. I plan to replace the back during the winter. / Hans "

Jun 29, 2012

Hans Gatu joined John Wilson's group