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Yes, but, Elmer Bernstein. https://youtu.be/XI9Or8rE_Dc
Gibson replaced a broken tailpiece on a Gibson ES-175 '59 Historic Reissue. That guitar was purchased new in the USA, and is covered by a warranty for the original owner, against defects in...
There are several possible reasons why the treble strings sound thin and weak and the problem is either of acoustic or electrical nature (or both). Here's my list of common culprits. Acoustic...
Not gonna lie, the lamination layers look exactly the same from what I can tell. Essentially 3 ply with 2x decorative veneers. The bottom layer in the main ply looks like Sapele on both models. ...
I couldn’t agree more!
Yes the pick does make a big difference, but I'm using a monster, no thicker made. Probably-
That gypsy scene is in From Russia w Love, meow..... :cool:
The cheapest way to a thicker sound is a thicker pick. Try thicker picks of different materials. The pick can make a huge difference in tone.
[Ooh, which Schaefer do you have?? He makes some wonderful instruments!]
I have a daquisto jazz line (terada) and I love it
And let us not forget the 'king of spy jazz guitar' Vic Flick. Here he is playing the same exact guitar he played the 007 Theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeuhXwvb3V8 He started out as a...
Well, my first thought is trying a heavier gauge E string, maybe a .015, to see if that will beef it up some. Cheap, simple, easy. My favorite way to fix things. Otherwise, I would wonder about...
I'm amazed at the mutiple weights quoted for Twins of all vintages. Even the current 65 RI is all over the place. I'm seeing same year same model Twins advertised as weighing anywhere from 65 to...
I have wonderful guitar built by Ed Shaefer that sounds and feels just right. Acoustically it is balanced across the strings, but amplified the high E string is noticeably weak. The B string is...
"(but) playing straight" Only on this forum would PB's playing be assessed by that criteria. PB kills in all dimensions...
Cure for a weak high E string?
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