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Very nice playing, lawson! Enjoyed it and it's very encouraging to a jazz guitar hack like me.
I have a DA 1000 reissue mounted on my Godin 5th Avenue acoustic. Martin Retro Monel strings sound a little more balanced and powerful than 80/20 bronze strings on that guitar, but I like the...
A good 175 is all you need! Nicely done. May you continue to be inspired by your new musical companion. Roli
That's a great looking 175 (135 ain't too shabby either). Enjoy! John
Thanks for the description and analysis of the Eastman T146. It makes intuitive sense that the bridge pickup has more effect on the top's responsiveness. The Eastman AR503 and AR580 each have a...
Wow, thank you for that, Danny -- they're gorgeous. Glad to know that they exist.
An Eastman T145 or T146 is generally pretty loud. The one I owned was louder than my flat-top acoustics. At 1.75" deep they don't have the bass or complex overtones of a full-depth model, but they...
Has anyone here used the Dearmond 1000 reissue? I've got a Levin 335 that I want to fit a pickup to but I would prefer something that balances well with bronze strings. My understanding is the...
Man, that one sounds good just looking at it! I've got a sweet spot for those 80s mahogany back & sides models. I think I'd go that way if I ever get a 175. Long may she run!
That gold one was from Retrofret. They listed it a couple months ago and stated that the plating was original.
Dearmond 1000 reissue - string balance
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