GHS Acoustic Soundhole Microphone. Is somebody use it?

feeds@yuku.com (chap) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:03:29 GMT

Is somebody use it?
I would like to try it for a natural sound on my guitars and
i have no idea about this product. Thanks!

Has anyone seen a neck crack like this?

feeds@yuku.com (freddairy) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:48:22 GMT

I took this to my tech and he's 99.9 percent sure it's a finish crack. We tried putting glue into it and applying pressure to see if any glue moves out but nothing happened. My tech is a good guy and I trust him. But I thought I'd post and see if anyone else has seen anything like this? The crack is right below the fretboard where the neck joins the body.

fossilized walrus saddle on an HD-28?

feeds@yuku.com (martinmike) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:50:11 GMT

Considering a replacement saddle from Colosi for my HD-28. Bone is alway a good choice. I know aome fingerstyle guys swear by the hard fossilized walrus saddles. I play a combination of styles. I think the walrus saddles are beautiful. Does anyone have experience with the HD-28 and FW?
Thanks as always.
Mike

Karura Cases??

feeds@yuku.com (kriegerse) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:53:43 GMT

A swing and a miss in the Critic's corner so I'll try Techno. Has anyone had experience with these Karura cases? I love my Caltons but hate lugging them around. The one Accord I purchased is much lighter but I worry about it's ability to protect the way a Calton does--and they (the Accord people) are very slow and non communicative.

So, anyone tried these Karura cases? Verdict?

Steve

Tuner Washer Rattle

feeds@yuku.com (fpeay) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:23:24 GMT

I've found 1 problem with my new D Mahogany 09. It suffers from the infamous tuner washer buzz. It only occurs when I pluck the G string really hard, but I'm sure that's the problem because the sound comes from the headstock, plus I can actually see several of the washers vibrating as the buzz occurs.

The tuners are spec'd as "Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs" and are stamped "Martin & Co."

I plan to take the washers out the...

to zoom or not to zoom that is the question

feeds@yuku.com (hussky) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:55:09 GMT

I have a zoom H2 and i think it is hard to navigate through All the differance options. all i want is a simple recorder that records with the same quality as the H2 that is esay to use. all i want to do is record some of my playing and email to my poor friends that will have to listen to my songs. i don't need 3 or 4 mices and all the other option this unit has. just off and on would be nice. i think this is a great unit but just over my head. any suggestions would be appreciated, thank...

Guitar humidifiers

feeds@yuku.com (GeorgeD28) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:50 GMT

Could I please hear recommendations for guitar humidifiers from those of you who use them? Specifically, I'm interested in the types that either go in the case or in the sound hole.

Thanks.
George

string age and playablility

feeds@yuku.com (paulw1149) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:26:10 GMT

is it my imagination, i do not change strings as often as i should and when i do the new strings seems so much more supple that i do a double take to see if i went to a lighter gauge by accident. it seem like the strings get less pliable as they get older when my common sense makes me think it should be the other way around?

About guitar resonances

feeds@yuku.com (emil) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:20:11 GMT

It is not an easy job to determine the resonance frequencies and shapes of a guitar. To properly do so, one needs sensors such as accelerometers and microphones, and a good modal analysis software. However, I read an article that gives the modes calculated by numerical simulation, and...

Pyramid style bridge?

feeds@yuku.com (gitpikker) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:20:09 GMT

Pyramid style bridge? Pros/Cons, tone difference? Discussion etc.
Slotting an option?
Thanks
Mike

Will adding Vintage tuners affect sustain?

feeds@yuku.com (gags) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:25:46 GMT

I intend to swap out some Grover Rotomatics on my 1989 D-16M to some Grover Sta-tites and was wondering if this would effect the sustain of the instrument in anyway?

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slip the neck block advice

feeds@yuku.com (dburtnett) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:57:13 GMT

I'm in the midst of a very slow restoration of an old Harmony tenor guitar, looking for advice on sequencing the re-assembly.

Right now the back is off, the top cracks are glued and cleated (thanks for the earlier advice), cracked and loose braces are all repaired and the old cracked bridge is removed. A replacement bridge is on order, ought to be here in a couple of weeks.

My plan is to avoid a full neck re-set by slipping the neck block a little (doesn't need too...

Opinion need: Levels of work

feeds@yuku.com (bryankimsey) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:47:53 GMT

I need your opinion on something. I want to keep rates reasonable. At the same time, I get the occasional customer who really wants the white glove treatment. That, obviously, requires more time and care. Right now, I set prices at a balance between the two services, figuring that the easy jobs make up for the harder ones and vice versa.

If a serviceperson, whether luthier or mechanic or whatever, offered two levels of service- say "Blue Collar" and "White...

bridgeplate change?

feeds@yuku.com (hand picked) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:32:17 GMT

I have a D28 serial number 23712 I believe this makes it a 1968.
the Maple bridgeplate does not look original,
does anyone know what the serial number was when the change to rosewood plates was made?
Thanks in advance,
Peter

Stratabond neck needs smoothing

feeds@yuku.com (Detwentyate) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:49:55 GMT

Is there any way to smooth out a stratabond neck? My hand tends to stick and bind when sliding up and down the neck. It's supposed to have a natural finish and I'm not sure what that means, unless it's refering to color.

My favorite necks are the satin ones and it would be nice to make it just a little more slippery, but not as slick as the full gloss necks.

Wanted: Brazilian Rosewood Bridge Blank

feeds@yuku.com (stevezenof) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:49 GMT

Hi,

I need to replace the bridge on a 1927 Martin 2-17 I just acquired. Would anyone have a period correct replacement available or know where I can get one please? Thanks very much. Here's what's on the guitar now:

Look at my lovely (stunning) nuts!

feeds@yuku.com (Andy Fox) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:46:26 GMT

I recently fabricated some new bone nuts on two of my guitars, a Martin DM & an Art&Lutherie Ami.
I thought both these guitars were great in the shop, but once I got them home I never really bonded with either!

I've made bone nuts for guitars previously, but only on an Epiphone AJ35 (Korean) & a Crafter D7.
The A&L Ami nut I made, was based on the string spacing of a mates Gibson J200, the DM nut was cut using standard...

Anybody buy the bulk strings on the e-site? How are they?

feeds@yuku.com (weege57) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:27:47 GMT

Has anybody tried the bulk lot of 48 sets for like 90 bucks? they say they're genuine M- strings.....are they? You even get a choice of 80/20's or other types....
Are they too good to be true?

John Pearse Fast Turtle picks

feeds@yuku.com (Mac Mechanic) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:12 GMT

I ordered a couple of these from Elderly earlier in the week, and got them today. I really like 'em. I have been using Blue Chip picks exclusively, but these are considerably cheaper ($9.50 ea.) although still not inexpensive.

They come in 3 thicknesses: 1mm (thin), 2.5mm (medium), and 4mm (extra heavy). I bought one of the thin ones (I've been using the Blue Chip TD-40s, which are 1mm) and one of the medium ones; the medium and extra heavy come with a "grip...

Best way to restore the finish on a 2002 Martin 000-28VS?

feeds@yuku.com (emil) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:25:44 GMT

The Martin Guitars Book, a Technical Reference, states that most 28 models and over have nitrocellulose finishes. I need to restore the finish of my 000-28VS but I am not completely sure of the finish type. As most of you know all the details of the making and fixing of Martin...

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