... There's a webpage somewhere (I have to find it again) that converts a 6 string into a Russian-style 7 seven string. There's an attachment to the headstock...
Hi Glen, Thanks for the partial capo tip. I already bought one and I'm trying to figure it into my repertoire and tuning. Will let you guys know how it works ...
I'm glad to hear someone else tried it. Did you buy the same kind I mentioned (Keyser short-cut)? You probably noticed that when you clamp the capo on fewer...
Yup, it;s the same kind, Glen. I got it from DeKarr Music in Pasadena. I'm experiencing that same problem, too, probably due to the fact that this was designed...
I'd like to welcome Todd, the guitar's owner, as a new member of the group. I have also posted a photo of the guitar's label (not included in the ebay listing)...
Just got back from Paul Galbraith's concert in Dabney Lounge, CalTech Pasadena. Great show and clean, expressive playing! Really blew me away! He played his...
A kind soul with a copy of the program posted the repertoire over at E-Borneo. Here they are: Prélude "La fille aux cheveux de lin" --Claude Debussy Petite...
Yes, he did. I was up in the balcony and I could hear him just fine. The tone was balanced from the lowest till the highest registers, but not really ...
hi stephen, sorry i have not contributed to the group recently i have not had access to a computer. regarding ampilification for a ten string i have a bellido...
WHOA!!! Wait a minute. You have a 22 string classical!!! I am wishing to build exactly that (only 21 strings) Please do elaborate on this instrument the...
Perf: You probably already know this, but the 'Brahms guitar' is the one with the frets at a skewed angle to the neck as shown in our LINKS/PHOTOS pic here: ...
Hi Paul: Thanks for surfacing, just in time I might add, to help me understand the 10-string pickup. I played an outdoor wedding this past weekend on my ...
He played his David Rubio "Brahms" guitar with the cello-like endpin and resonance box. I was kinda expecting him to be playing a regular 6 string since I read...
Hello 10-string shoppers: I may have have mentioned that somebody is selling Jose Yacopi guitars on Ebay. I priced a new 10-string at $3,000 USA for the top of...
hi stephen, in reply to your questions, there was an endpin required for fitting. i have not found this detrimental to the sound so far,i only use it amplified...
I'm new to the group. Question to all: I was wondering if there are any sources for a custom made case for my 10 string? I usually order from Paxman for my...
Hi James, and welcome to the group. What I do is a tip I got from luthier and fellow group member Jim DeCava -- take a dreadnought case and modify the neck...
Stephen, Thanks for the help. I am inclined to order a Paxman custom made, however in the meanwhile I will give your suggestion a whirl. I will probably play...
Hi everyone, I just got my DeCava Essence model 10 string which I love; it turned out to be just beautiful, but I have a string question. Right now I'm using...
Hi Joseph: I think sticking with D'Addario medium gauge basses is a very good idea. They have a great PDF on their website: <http://tinyurl.com/4asss> Which...
Hi, La belle makes decent 10-string guitar strings.You can find those as well as different brands on-line at www.juststrings.com. Great site!!! Joseph...
... I just got my new Lucio Nunez 10-string guitar, and I had him string it with medium tension strings, but he said for playing the guitar in it is better to...
Hey Stephen, So the Nunez is finally finished. How is it? I've been looking forward to read how it turned out. All the best, PERF ... From: "Stephen Bright"...
Are these sets 10 strings or do you combine sets somehow. I just started playing the 10 string and looking for source of strings. Please help. James...