Me too, generally speaking, but not always. That thread about the Footprints bridge is a good case in point. It was obviously far easier to play the RB's D7-Db7 version but the other more 'authentic'...
Yes but there will always be a market in any country for high-quality locally-made guitars. I don't have any numbers but I'm guessing Benedetto has maybe 1% of the US guitar market, if that. I've...
Thank you very much, Cunamara! The knobs are basic ones, but I thought they looked nice: Alnicov 4 Pcs Electric Guitar Volume Volume Tone Control Knob with Gold Lettering : Amazon.com.be: Musical...
I have a Fender Precision bass that I bought about 14 years ago that says "Made in USA."
I have a Fender Jazz bass I bought in 2022 that says "Corona, California."
Looks like there were efforts...
I grew up in SFL so I don't know many details about the North FL scene, but I do know FSU in Tallahassee has a pretty good jazz program. If I'm not mistaken, the current leader of the Basie Band...
Could be a total scam for all I know. Just saw it on Facebook so thought I would throw it out there in case someone lives nearby. $2500 means the person is way out of touch with the market so...
The video I posted above suggests that it was common practice for Gretsch to use a long flat-head screw to tighten the neck joint, this was then covered by a glued in plug. The video shows this being...
I don't have 15 more seconds to post on this thread. Mark Campellone has built a few archtops exactly like what you describe - heavily built, carved, high end CES-style electric archtops. Pay him...
Epiphone usually have crap pots and switches. I'd pull all that out while I was installing the new pickups and save yourself the headache down the road. It will definitely make it a whole new...
Inexpensive ES175 Near Sacramento
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