That's something I can try, though I've had several resources warn against stretching dough to make it fit a pan (basically it will un-stretch). I do...
Apparently the company Rhodes has relaunched the instrument and are manufacturing a new version of the authentic instrument with tines (tuning forks)...
Tbh if you have a decent repertoire sometimes tunes are easier to learn by ear on the band stand. Used to be like that when I was playing with dance...
Charts are useful when playing cold. But my experience is the music gets deeper once they go away. I hate seeing them on a bandstand. I pride myself...
Thank you for confirming the refret and for the additional info. It is a really nice piece of maple on the back. Here is a picture of the label also....
My daughter worked at GC some years ago, as the rentals manager and later in charge of lessons at a store. I bought some things, because I could get...
Yes, but "that much" can be "only" 5 cents (and compensating that can be done by slipping the equivalent of a piece of toothpick under the string and...
Those kinds of radical mods are things you do when you're in need of a very specific functional requirement. They're things you do because it's your...
^ How do you like the song? I thought it was one of those tunes with a narrative but boring melody and uninteresting chords too. But then I ended up...
How close they are is an interesting question. I'll grab a few measurements from one of the three CES-style Campellones (w/P-90s, below) and a 2016 ...
The intonation can be set at the 12th fret however high the nut slots are. But the notes at other frets, especially the ones nearer the nut, will be...
Why not take an easily available base, and plug/redrill the threaded stud holes, to fit your Faber base? If you are not experienced to do this, have...
Before you start planning your trip, please check whether I am at home, as I travel to a lot of International jazz guitar workshops. I play somewhat...
I don't think USA built guitars will go away, but perhaps there may be less per year built.....
and that may be a GOOD thing. Let's keep the quality...
Forgive my ignorance, but why doesn't Faber sell wood bases for their ABR1? Is there any reason why this particular TOM might not be the best choice...