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Yeah. I would say it's purely decorative. I like the look. The one on my 175 has lasted 61 years so far. And the fake one on my Japanese copy has lasted around 50 years at a guess.
Guys, it's CRIME JAZZ. Elmer, Bernstein, Nelson Riddle, Henry Mancini, Stan Wilson, Stan Purdy... Some Film Noir scores cross over into this genre, but I see it as a distinctly different genre. I...
From a purely mechanical and functional point of view: Do these external zigzag wires make any functional sense or do they serve purely as an embellishment? If you look at the direction of the acting...
Sometimes the acoustic sound from the guitar interferes with the electric sound from the amplifier resulting in a partial phase cancellation. To check for this record the guitar with the microphone...
Beautiful- thats the alpha and omega of jazz guitar right there
I've had a number of guitars with what seemed like a tinny or fizzy sounding high E string, especially past the 9th fret or so. Of course, I don't really know if that's what you're describing. I...
So what you are saying is Barry totally Zimmered him?
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:
Cure for a weak high E string?
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