agreed but note that the OP is using PhospherBronze strings will that work OK with a magnetic PU ?
Another thing to consider, even if it may not be the case here, there are factories in China that will build anything to your spec (Chibson, Ch'Aquisto?, Chagstrom? Chender?) including poorly done...
A new batch of Wilkie 18” and 17” archtops. Two each of his Atlas and Paramount models. “Amazing guitars. One of the finest luthiers on the scene today. Works of art while being highly functional...
At the current bid, that guitar is about $900 more than I would want to pay for it.
It's arched. Maybe I'll find a photo that shows that....
Hi all, I am deciding between a new Epiphone JP Emperor II pro ($700usd) and a lightly used D’Angelico Excel EXL-1, MIK 2015 ($820usd) for my first Jazz Box. I consider myself in a beginner ~...
Kent Armstrong or Pete Biltoft would be my starting places. They might have some ideas about mounting, which looks like a challenge on that instrument, but don't discount good old Blue Tack as an...
I've owned the Fender D'Aquisto Elite twice. In between I briefly owned a Hagstrom Jimmy f-hole model from the same period as the one at ShopGoodWill. No contest: The Hagstrom wasn't close. ...
Jescar EVO, and whatever Mark put on my recent Special. It's a killer player.
I spoke to Jescar and they think EVO is gone maybe for good. While it is better I can deal with the nickel silver but no stainless steel. If you get EVO then you make never get it again so they seem...
Jimmy Ponder from Pittsburgh could play quite fast with just his fingers. https://youtu.be/jt3G1smEaaQ
Yes, Jescar EVO Gold wire was the best balance between durability and workability and yes it has unfortunately been discontinued. I have used a variety of sizes: - Acoustic Flattops use 0.043” x...
Bump for a Monday still available and open to offers
The top looks more flat than arched. Is it mostly flat?
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