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Hello Rick, Yes it's an armrest. The guitar has been made for my godson who is just 6 years old, so the small size of it should be right. regards Markus ... ...
ellermeier2003
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Nov 1, 2005
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Well, it's very nice, to say the least. I'm getting to the buff out point soon on the stratoid I am building for my daughter. ®ick The Great and Powerful Az...
The Great and Powerfu...
wizardofaz2002
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Nov 2, 2005
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Hello all I thought i'd post some pics of what i've been up to lately Bye...
Bat Guano
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Nov 2, 2005
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I'm considering buying a used classical guitar from a local guy. He's selling it for $3000. It looks great, sounds great, plays well. I've never heard of the...
jlangdana
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Nov 5, 2005
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I'm considering buying a used classical guitar from a local guy. He's selling it for $3000. It looks great, sounds great, plays well. I've never heard of the...
jlangdana
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Nov 5, 2005
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A guitar is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, so if you're willing to pay $3k, then that's what it's worth. The next question would be "What would...
Tom Hoelle
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Nov 5, 2005
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$3000 is chump change for a good classical.Think what a good violin ,piano,flute or cello costs.(10.000 up) I sold a negra flamenco to a well known guitarist...
Ogilby
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Nov 5, 2005
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Take a look at other guitars in the same price range. How does the one you're considering compare? $3000 isn't a lot of money for a nice handmade guitar. Find ...
Greg Brandt
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Nov 5, 2005
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guitarmakersforum Moderator <guitarmakersforum-owner@yahoogroups.com> escreveu: Hello, Welcome to the guitarmakersforum group at Yahoo! Groups, a free,...
vinicius queiroz
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Nov 11, 2005
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Have any of y'all checked out the Musical Instrument Makers Forum ? It's free and they are full of usefull info. It never hurts to heve more like minded people...
nahtanhoj2003
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Nov 11, 2005
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Ok, so I didn't buy the $3000 guitar I asked about earlier. That was a bit pricey. So I bought a less expensive new one from a fairly well known classical...
jlangdana
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Nov 22, 2005
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Well...I didn't get an email from you so I guess it's not mine! ; ) I'll assume it's not a 'back buzz' behind the bar...usually those are further up the...
Greg Brandt
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Nov 23, 2005
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Classical guitarists and buzzing:-) restrict your repertoire to "Flight of the bumble bee".:-) No really; Raise the action to 100 mm at the nut.Raise it to 300...
Ogilby
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Nov 23, 2005
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Why no name? so coy. R ... From: guitarmakersforum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:guitarmakersforum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jlangdana Sent: Tuesday, November...
Ogilby
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Nov 23, 2005
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Thanks for the reply (even though it wasn't yours). No name given on the builder 'cause its not about knocking anyone. I would like one of yours .. perhaps...
jlangdana
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Nov 28, 2005
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I build steel strings or I would have jumped in on your original question... BUT, I can tell you what I'd do on you last question. I don't mind another repair...
Vince Pawless
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Nov 28, 2005
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Well, I'll be interested in what the maker finds! Also, I'm glad to hear that the maker wanted / was willing to take it back. As far as how I handle warranty /...
Greg Brandt
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Nov 28, 2005
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Just a thought on "when I'm past my amateur status I'll get a real guitar..." I thought this too, but found out that playing a real guitar made me practice a...
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Nov 30, 2005
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I can't remember noticing how this was done on guitars with a 3 piece back - do you have a graft on each seam? (instead of the usual 1 you see right in the...
hickerj73
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Nov 30, 2005
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Yes. This is pretty common especially on Brazilian rosewood backs, where it is cheaper to piece together a back from three flitches rather than find one piece...
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Dec 1, 2005
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I agree, a 3 peice back always has the two seams rienforced. I once had some really nice Brazilian Rosewood that was to small to get a guitar out of...so I put...
Greg Brandt
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Dec 1, 2005
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I'm curious about the brazilian back and sides sets I see on e-bay being sold out of brazil. I guess I have a suspicion that this is illegal (I've seen some...
hickerj73
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Dec 1, 2005
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Even with the $40.00 shipping fee, some of them are decent deals. The thing about pre-ban versus CITES enjoined Brazilian is a tough call. As a matter of fact,...
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Dec 2, 2005
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The whole CITES thing really is a conscience thing, as you say there is no way of checking unless you carbon date it. To me its up to the the person buying to...
darrin smith
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Dec 6, 2005
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Yeah I know, I never thought this stuff would work either, but honestly I stand corrected. This place http://www.meetupandhookup.info/eligq is actually very...
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Thought i would share something with ya'll. Great fun and it does actually work. Met my girl on here, http://www.comeandseeonline.info/uqan and so far it's...
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This may seem to some to be an incredibly silly question but here goes: Has anyone out there ever tried to use cedar shingles as top wood? I am currently in...
Stuart Gold
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Jan 19, 2006
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Why not, i'm sure there are people that would love to have a guitar to play reguardless of what they are made from. if the come out less than what you want...
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Jan 19, 2006
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I say give it a try! Obviously, you'll never find a book match but shingles ARE split so there shouldn't be to much runout. See if you can find some that match...
Greg Brandt
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Jan 19, 2006
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If there are no cracks...I can't see why not. vp ... From: guitarmakersforum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:guitarmakersforum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stuart...
Vince Pawless
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