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I have a DA 1000 reissue mounted on my Godin 5th Avenue acoustic. Martin Retro Monel strings sound a little more balanced and powerful than 80/20 bronze strings on that guitar, but I like the...
A good 175 is all you need! Nicely done. May you continue to be inspired by your new musical companion. Roli
That's a great looking 175 (135 ain't too shabby either). Enjoy! John
Thanks for the description and analysis of the Eastman T146. It makes intuitive sense that the bridge pickup has more effect on the top's responsiveness. The Eastman AR503 and AR580 each have a...
Wow, thank you for that, Danny -- they're gorgeous. Glad to know that they exist.
An Eastman T145 or T146 is generally pretty loud. The one I owned was louder than my flat-top acoustics. At 1.75" deep they don't have the bass or complex overtones of a full-depth model, but they...
Has anyone here used the Dearmond 1000 reissue? I've got a Levin 335 that I want to fit a pickup to but I would prefer something that balances well with bronze strings. My understanding is the...
Man, that one sounds good just looking at it! I've got a sweet spot for those 80s mahogany back & sides models. I think I'd go that way if I ever get a 175. Long may she run!
That gold one was from Retrofret. They listed it a couple months ago and stated that the plating was original.
Congratulations on your 'reunion'! Play it in good health.
Yes sir SS. Perfectly well said. I’d like to add, the guitar looks well taken care of. It’s really beautiful. Lots a luck with it and I hope it makes you happy for many years. Joe D
Congrats. May she inspire your playing for many years to come. It is pretty hard to beat a good Es-175. They are the quintessential jazz guitar.
Week 7. Day 3 of BBB at 120 bpm. This was definitely a bit challenging. Especially going at it cold. In other words, I didn't spend some time to try and plan out ways to approach the "land mines" as...
Dearmond 1000 reissue - string balance
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