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Archtop Tribute AT-105J

Pure Nickel Strings

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps

I used nickel plated Daddarios ever since the D'Aquisto plant closed ( about $2.11 a set when you bought a box, those were the days) But yeah, the plated Daddarios are bright, I liked the mellowness...

Pure Nickel Strings

I have two! They only work for thin body electrics but yes, the best design, well made castings and crafted in Italy. Two months ago there was a one day window when they took orders, then they sold...

Classical guitar supports

Pyramid nickel classics hand polished are a favorite of mine.

Pure Nickel Strings

Thanks, this is really useful feedback. Much appreciated!

Someday My Prince Will Come

Since I've had a lengthy career in manufacturing, particularly with automated equipment, I take exception to that blanket statement. Manufacturing is global, let China make cheap crap and expensive...

What Is Going On With The Gibson Brand Now?

The guitar is currently strung with TI Bebop 13s, but I will include the flatwounds (unused) that it came with. I'll also include the original full-size "zigzag" tailpiece that I changed because it...

Archtop Tribute AT-105J

You got that right - it's $1300 USD. I'm sure it sounds great - I've never heard a Demeter I didn't like. But when you top $1k USD, you have some very fine alternatives that rival the Demeter plus...

ISP Technologies Stealth Ultra-Lite 180-watt Pedalboard Power Amp

I just did a NGD post about this a few months ago, so refer to this for details about the guitar: Archtop Tribute AT 105J....so cute! It's based on the ES-140, but nicer. 23-1/2" scale. The guitar...

Archtop Tribute AT-105J

The only pure nickel strings I've tried are DR Pure Blues and D'Addario Pure Nickel. I remember liking them but it was hard to balance the pickup output across strings. I've been really happy...

Pure Nickel Strings

I was thinking about that when responding to your post. Your determination with regard to what you are doing is inspiring and worthy of praise especially considering how much you have to go against...

What Is Going On With The Gibson Brand Now?

As you may know, I’m all for spending my life’s savings starting a manufacturing business in a country that couldn't give two cr*ps about manufacturing. I’m a man (i think). Something about...

What Is Going On With The Gibson Brand Now?

After buying a box of D'addario 13-56 I got cheap on CL, I bought a box of Sadowsky's in the same gauge when they were discontinuing them. I liked them both but only have a few sets left and was...

Pure Nickel Strings

Hmm, France are usually good in international competitions. What gives? Jokes aside, it’s all very sad. To be fair it’s a rumour I heard in the 90’s and perfect for now spreading on the...

What Is Going On With The Gibson Brand Now?

I like purple and gold. It sounds better though I cannot tell the difference in a blind test. So I'm making bullshit stories up much like every other guitar tone claim will be mostly made up per the...

String recommedations

What, they don’t think it over when running to the other side of the house to get their ammo? Just kidding, interesting stats above.

What Is Going On With The Gibson Brand Now?

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ISP Technologies Stealth Ultra-Lite 180-watt Pedalboard Power Amp