What do the Beatles have in common with an OM-45 Deluxe?

feeds@yuku.com (Copacetical) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:21:24 GMT

What they apparently have have in common is their connection with a certain entrepreneur who has been tangentially been discussed in these forums before in connection with an original OM-45 Deluxe.

Remember, = quite a while before the sale of the RR guitar, the OM-45 Deluxe, for which the asking price on eBay was, I think, $2 million?

According to recent news reports, the owner apparently recently asserted he owns the copyrights to the Beatle's music?

It...

Does this mahogany back have "silking"?

feeds@yuku.com (Gouchi) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:04:29 GMT

What do you think? I have never seen mahogany have the perpendicular waves usually found on soundboards. It is the first time that I have seen it on a mahogany guitar.

Suggestions for a Taylor T3/B Amp?

feeds@yuku.com (D28or6to12) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:00:05 GMT

I'm going to get a Taylor T3/B in the next few months. I love the semi hollow body sound and this looks to me a much better value that Gibson 335 or a Gretsch (I'm particulary hooked on the Bigsby). And to me it sounds better than a Gibson or a Gretsch. Since I've only played acoustic, my question is what amp to go with it. I only play at home and I doubt I will be gigging. I might hook up to play with some friends someday. Based on that it seems a 30 watt amp might be the size...

new (w/warranty) 000-18, '35 sunburst at Maury's

feeds@yuku.com (fivetonsflax) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:53:29 GMT

Buy this guitar at Maury's usual low price - you know the drill, call him - and get me off the hook. (I ordered it and changed my mind, can't cancel due to the 'burst.) I'll kick in your choice of a home-cooked meal in Berkeley, CA, or $100, to express my appreciation. Note that because I never took delivery from Maury, this guitar remains NEW with full warranty.

Comparing some differently built guitars

feeds@yuku.com (nottoogood) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:29:56 GMT

I have been comparing my three favorite guitars, trying to decide if my conclusions about them are valid.

I have an HD-28, no introduction necessary.

I also have a Silver Creek D170, a sort of wannabe clone of a pre-war D-28, solid spruce/solid EIR with roughly 5/16 inch forward shifted scalloped bracing.

And I also have a Silver Creek D160, also a sort of wannabe clone of a D-18GE, solid spruce/solid mahogany with roughly 5/16 inch forward shifted scalloped...

So, my wife purchased a Vintage Gibson for me!

feeds@yuku.com (dhcrow) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:23:25 GMT

While on business in St. Louise this weekend, my wife and I visited a guitar shop on the west side. By chance, a vintage Gibson that had been placed on lay-a-way and then forgotten was back on the market. The price? - the balance due!!

Needless to say, my wife purchase it on the spot.

crow

FS - 6 Taylors, 1 Tacoma Parlor, 1 National Tri-cone and a 1907 Martin

feeds@yuku.com (granmamou) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:16:20 GMT

I have literally run out of space and need to sell some guitars! The following instruments were picked for tone, playability and appearance - most of them are new or look new. I have a four day grace period policy - I don't want someone stuck with a guitar they don't relate to. I also have references I can give from people I have sold to in the past. The tri-cone was setup by Bob Brozman's guitar tech. The Taylors are all pre-2000 "new neck joint" guitars and a few of...

Tell Me About Acoustic/Electric Bass Guitars

feeds@yuku.com (patrickgm60) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:12:20 GMT

I think I want an acoustic bass, with built-in electronics. (I'm playing the occasional acoustic trio gig and we seem to cover lots of instruments and someone's gotta play bass...)

I need only 4 strings, frets, and onboard electronics and would like something with shorter than the normal 34" electric bass scale to ease the transition from guitar. Want to stay below $500 new or $300 used. I played a couple at GC yesterday, but didn't really know what I was looking...

Wood You?

feeds@yuku.com (Rock and REEL) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:55:25 GMT

The style 40+ guys seem to be the usual target for discussion on wasting money for bling ( I hate that term but it sounds less "weenie" than abalone purfling and rosette). What about the proponents of "magic wood"? Is the price difference really worth it? A friend who knows wood from a tonal perspective suggests that, all things being equal, Brazilian Rosewood and East Indian Rosewood of the same age can sound equally as good. He goes on to hypothesize that...

Black Water - tutorial

feeds@yuku.com (maplebaby) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:32:27 GMT

The classic Black Water from the Doobie Brothers: a quick look at the way i play the elements of this great tune.....thanks for watching!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r9yihPwDs4

GOTOH BUTTON HELP...................

feeds@yuku.com (shoeleatherexpress) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:17:08 GMT

I am on the lookout for some round/oval chrome buttons for Gotoh SG series tuners (page 7 of the current Gotoh catalog, item 05 in the button choices) standard tuners on my 1998 HD-28. I am wanting to take the large schaller style buttons off and replace with the more vintage looking round ones, any help would be appreciated, as I cannot find anyone selling them by themselves, not even Gotoh, I can only find the plastic and pearloid ones. I would buy direct if anyone has a spare set...

50's D-18 questions

feeds@yuku.com (flatpickin) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:49:53 GMT

I am starting to look at 50's D-18's, with a purchase date of around the first week or two of January, 2010 and thought I had better get with the program regarding my research. All I know about are newer guitars like Collings, and newer high end Martins (GE, Marquis, etc.). It has always been a dream of mine to own an old Martin, and reality being what it is, my budget will probably never go past 5-6K. That being said, I have some questions that I was hoping some of you would be...

Richard Hoover Video

feeds@yuku.com (skim) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:20:06 GMT

I'm not sure how old this is and how many of you might have seen this, but I thought it was just wonderful. Artisan Guitars has a video of Richard Hoover "An Afternoon with Richard Hoover" speaking at their store on a bunch of guitar subjects, primarily guitar making.

http://www.artisanguitars...hopdata/index.shopscript

Go to their Video...

Collings 000-2H $2100

feeds@yuku.com (WilliamScott) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:53:19 GMT

Shipping at actual cost, you choose how it gets to you.

My regular email is wscott "at" wooster . edu
High res and other pix available via email.

Bill
1997 Collings 000-2H -- $2100
Wonderful sounding and playing Collings 12-fret 000 that is in Ex- condition. Has some pick scratches and an E-string crack that has been repaired and is solid. There is a ding on the headstock. The guitar is set up perfectly...

Is the CEO4 a potential investment piece??

feeds@yuku.com (geoeasy) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:58:37 GMT

Hello I have a question related to the CEO4. I believe that there was only 300 made in a limited edition. There is a lot of interest in these guitars because they are so similar to the Gibson J45. Many feel that they sound a lot the J45, but better. On the other hand, Gibson loyalist get furious when anyone makes that claim. Without me giving my opinion, however I do on one and have owned three J45-50s, as the years roll by and the debate becomes more intense could there be huge demand by...

A small preamp to use between Yairi and Crate acoustic amp

feeds@yuku.com (MGF) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:58:22 GMT

My Alvarez plugged into my small Crate acoustic amp sounds pretty brittle and tone-dead. Could you recommend a small preamp to use? I have tried my ART SGX2000 Express(rackmount size) and that sounds good, but I want something real small that isn't a hassle to haul and setup. Any experience with such things? I've heard the ART Tube MP does a decent job.
Thanks!

F/S Kentucky KM1000 Blackface Mandolin- '09

feeds@yuku.com (NealP) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:21 GMT

I bought this a few months ago, and am funding a recently acquired Bourgeois OMC. It came down to my old Gibson A or this, and I've already exchanged DNA with my Gibson, so it's this one...

Beautiful blackface KM1000, sound and playability are superb. I've had the fretboard extension scooped. It has been played, but no serious dings, scratches, just pretty much finger drag on the front, not pick marks though. Ask and ye shall receive any questions you have. It's a...

For Sale Silver creek T 160 0M Short scale all solid wood like new 2 days old $200.00 plus shipping

feeds@yuku.com (hussky) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:40:34 GMT

I just bought this guitar 2 days ago and I thought I would just use it as a travel or camp fire guitar. The problem is I rarely travel and I have never played around a camp fire. I just ordered a Huss and Dalton 000SP and I am sure when I do travel the Huss will be my take along guitar. This is a nice all solid wood guitar and it was a nice sound, it doesn't have the same sound as my Martin 0M-21 but and I didn't expect it to. I will sell it for $200.00 Plus shipping. Thank You
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