"I listen to music ...
A (home laptop), B (work laptop w/external keyboard), C (home PC) so all three.
I control the volume level ...
E (volume control on keyboard for all systems)
Colorado Girl (guitar and vocal - clear and balanced at…"
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Ralph W McMullin
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- Colorado Springs, CO
- United States
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Ralph W McMullin's Groups
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Small Body Guitars
85 members
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Frets Repair
10 members
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Alvarez Guitars
57 members
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"Seagull" Spoken Here ..…
324 members
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Ralph W McMullin replied to Jud Hair's discussion Survey: How do you listen to music on your computer? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)Ralph W McMullin replied to Jeff Hsu's discussion Any One with Experience Flying with a Seagull Grand Parlor? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Okay, here's my "two cents" based on first hand experience deployed overseas last year. I traveled with a Seagull folk guitar in an SKS case (the one with TSA locks). I did not check the guitar, nor did I have to place it in the…"
Ralph W McMullin replied to FloridaGull's discussion February 1st was NGD! Walden G1070... in the group Small Body Guitars"Nice, very nice! "
Ralph W McMullin replied to Craig MC's discussion SPROINGGG!!!! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"I would recommend against using graphite. Graphite is an abrasive (don't take my word for it - google it). If you want a powdered lube, use molybdenum... (equally messy)."
Ralph W McMullin replied to Fern's discussion Question about vintage FG-160 in the group Small Body Guitars"Tan labels are also referred to as "green labels," although they look tan. Yes, the model number would read FG-160-1.
Some green's were made in Japan and others in Taiwan.
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Ralph W McMullin replied to Fern's discussion Question about vintage FG-160 in the group Small Body Guitars"The "-1" models were the version "2's" which are not as popular but sound every bit as good. Your model would have a red or tan label and the "-1's" would have a black label."
Ralph W McMullin commented on GNuck's group Small Body Guitars"Oh great! ...and only about seventy miles from where I live."
Ralph W McMullin replied to Fern's discussion Question about vintage FG-160 in the group Small Body Guitars"lol lol - had to sell the snow blower to buy the last Alvarez. :-) And now that I've had a chance to sample a few different guitars (at my leisure), I will be thinning the herd this summer."
Ralph W McMullin replied to Fern's discussion Question about vintage FG-160 in the group Small Body Guitars"Actually, more. I have the absolute worst case of GAS. I think I need an intervention...
Yamaha: FG-150 (1), FG-160 (1), FG-200 (1), FG-201 (1), FG-300 (2) FG-350F (1), FG-350W (2), SJ-180 (1)
Sigma: 000-18M (1), 52SDR-7 (1)
Seagull: S6 Cedar (1),…"
Ralph W McMullin replied to Fern's discussion Question about vintage FG-160 in the group Small Body Guitars"Yes, I have one. It is a dreadnought."
Ralph W McMullin commented on GNuck's group Small Body Guitars"UPDATE on the SJ-180 dimensions. I just got home from work and measured my SJ-180, Ederly had it right. The lower bout is NOT 16," rather it is indeed 15 1/2."
Jim, the Yamaha FG-75 was made 1968 through 1974. All laminate construction…"
Ralph W McMullin commented on GNuck's group Small Body Guitars"Yeah, they go fairly cheaply as they don't have the FG designation or a "red label." It didn't enjoy the popularity of the FG-170 or the FG-331 (both folk sized) that it replaced. I think that was because it's braced heavier…"
Ralph W McMullin commented on GNuck's group Small Body Guitars"I have that very model. It sounds great in any drop tuning, but just so-so in standing tuning - laminate top, back and sides. It's in the grand auditorium/mini jumbo size - 16" lower bout with a 25" scale, and 2" string…"
Profile Information
- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 1-2 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Archtop guitar, Electric guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Seagull - Folk (Maritime Series - mahogany/spruce)
Simon & Patrick - Mini Jumbo (Woodland Series - mahogany/spruce)
Yamaha - FG-350W (Plywood)
Loar - LH700 (Archtop - maple/spruce)
Ibanez - AM-70
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Blues, any finger picking.
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I purchase copies at newsstands/bookstores
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 11:04am on September 7, 2012,
Jud Hair said… Hi Ralph ... I see that you play both a SEAGULL and a SIMON & PATRICK! So do I ... Hope you'll consider joining our discussion forum devoted to owners and fans of all Godin guitars such as Seagull, S&P, Norman, Art & Lutherie, etc. We have 230 members and there is always some interesting and lively discusssion going on. check us out here: http://www.acousticguitarcommunity.com/group/SeagullAficionados
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