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Very interesting!

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...> wrote:

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:51 PM

Hi from, Mike. If you are taking a 3 pickup guitar and only using one of them, That is OK. But in place of setting it up straight to the volume and tone, Use the 3 Way switch and set it up with 3 different tone capacitors - .22 - .47 - 1.0 Or something like that. It will be like having 3 different tone controls. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:20 -0800
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

What I ended up doing was going with thicker gauge strings then what was on that guitar. Now I get a fuller bassier sound. The strings must have been very thin or something! Anyways, I removed the fifth string because the thicker strings made up for it. Now I have a fuller sound with four. Next I'm getting a better pickup set up. I'm going to put on noiseless. Probably one pickup only. The top one. By pass the pick up selctor switch and the tone buttons and just go with high-end pick up, volume assembly and jack assembly. I'll black out the two non used pickups.

Oh and I'll need to find a Frankenstien sticker to put on it. [ :-)
Vic



--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@ hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@ hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 4:10 PM

Hi from, Mike. You could try Plectrum tuning as well, While I do not plat this tuning either, As I understand it is the same but with the Hi E tuned down one not to a D. I think this is right? If not the others will let me know. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:12 -0800
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Hi Mike, the tuning is not official. I was just asking if it would work in the long run. It seemed to make sense in my head. I do want to stick to chicago tuning so anything I do to the guitar must work with that. Like I told Ken, It's all I know. Thanks..

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@ hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@ hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:46 PM

hi from, Mike. I do not know this tuning?? But I have made some 5 Strings in my day from a regular long scale 4 String. I think a 5 string is fine. I would replace the top nut and set it as a 5 centered on the neck. Then remove and block off one of the tuners from a 6 to a 5, then for a Tely type. remove the saddles from the bridge, get a 2" or 2 1/2" threaded lamp bar connector. This is a short threaded pipe used on an electric lamp, About $1.00 - Drill it to line up with the 2 outer screws of the bridge saddle and thread the holes to fit the screws. Drill another 2 holes at a 45 and thread to use as high adjusters, Do this after you set the string space. since the bar is all threads you can space the strings as you like, set the bar at an angle to compensate for intonation. I then use a small screw and a plastic washer on the last string at the 5th. fret so it is like a 5 string banjo. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:09 -0800
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Oh thank you Ken. I feel you are correct in your assumption of this group. Very good group of folks. But I was hoping to get an "opinion" on my 5th string idea. And on having it tuned to G. What are folks experiences in this area?

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14210

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:51 am
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

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Hi from, Mike. If you are taking a 3 pickup guitar and only using one of them, That is OK. But in place of setting it up straight to the volume and tone, Use the 3 Way switch and set it up with 3 different tone capacitors - .22 - .47 - 1.0 Or something like that. It will be like having 3 different tone controls. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

11 Whittier Ave.

Yonkers, New York.

10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
From: olmangrumpus@...
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:20 -0800
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

What I ended up doing was going with thicker gauge strings then what was on that guitar. Now I get a fuller bassier sound. The strings must have been very thin or something! Anyways, I removed the fifth string because the thicker strings made up for it. Now I have a fuller sound with four. Next I'm getting a better pickup set up. I'm going to put on noiseless. Probably one pickup only. The top one. By pass the pick up selctor switch and the tone buttons and just go with high-end pick up, volume assembly and jack assembly. I'll black out the two non used pickups.

Oh and I'll need to find a Frankenstien sticker to put on it. [ :-)
Vic

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...> wrote:

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 4:10 PM

Hi from, Mike. You could try Plectrum tuning as well, While I do not plat this tuning either, As I understand it is the same but with the Hi E tuned down one not to a D. I think this is right? If not the others will let me know. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:12 -0800
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Hi Mike, the tuning is not official. I was just asking if it would work in the long run. It seemed to make sense in my head. I do want to stick to chicago tuning so anything I do to the guitar must work with that. Like I told Ken, It's all I know. Thanks..

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@ hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@ hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:46 PM

hi from, Mike. I do not know this tuning?? But I have made some 5 Strings in my day from a regular long scale 4 String. I think a 5 string is fine. I would replace the top nut and set it as a 5 centered on the neck. Then remove and block off one of the tuners from a 6 to a 5, then for a Tely type. remove the saddles from the bridge, get a 2" or 2 1/2" threaded lamp bar connector. This is a short threaded pipe used on an electric lamp, About $1.00 - Drill it to line up with the 2 outer screws of the bridge saddle and thread the holes to fit the screws. Drill another 2 holes at a 45 and thread to use as high adjusters, Do this after you set the string space. since the bar is all threads you can space the strings as you like, set the bar at an angle to compensate for intonation. I then use a small screw and a plastic washer on the last string at the 5th. fret so it is like a 5 string banjo. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:09 -0800
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Oh thank you Ken. I feel you are correct in your assumption of this group. Very good group of folks. But I was hoping to get an "opinion" on my 5th string idea. And on having it tuned to G. What are folks experiences in this area?

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14209

From: Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:56 am
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

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From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 4:10 PM

Hi from, Mike. You could try Plectrum tuning as well, While I do not plat this tuning either, As I understand it is the same but with the Hi E tuned down one not to a D. I think this is right? If not the others will let me know. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:12 -0800
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Hi Mike, the tuning is not official. I was just asking if it would work in the long run. It seemed to make sense in my head. I do want to stick to chicago tuning so anything I do to the guitar must work with that. Like I told Ken, It's all I know. Thanks..

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@ hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@ hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:46 PM

hi from, Mike. I do not know this tuning?? But I have made some 5 Strings in my day from a regular long scale 4 String. I think a 5 string is fine. I would replace the top nut and set it as a 5 centered on the neck. Then remove and block off one of the tuners from a 6 to a 5, then for a Tely type. remove the saddles from the bridge, get a 2" or 2 1/2" threaded lamp bar connector. This is a short threaded pipe used on an electric lamp, About $1.00 - Drill it to line up with the 2 outer screws of the bridge saddle and thread the holes to fit the screws. Drill another 2 holes at a 45 and thread to use as high adjusters, Do this after you set the string space. since the bar is all threads you can space the strings as you like, set the bar at an angle to compensate for intonation. I then use a small screw and a plastic washer on the last string at the 5th. fret so it is like a 5 string banjo. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:09 -0800
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Oh thank you Ken. I feel you are correct in your assumption of this group. Very good group of folks. But I was hoping to get an "opinion" on my 5th string idea. And on having it tuned to G. What are folks experiences in this area?

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14208

From: Steven Pyott <spyott@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:48 am
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Amistar Metal-Bodied Resonator Tenor Guitars

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Hi Michael, You could try contacting Franta Javurek of Amistar direct on this e-mail address: <amistar@...> and see if you could import one direct. Franta is a very helpful and friendly guy. That is how I get my guitars from Amistar but there may be contractual issues with a U.S.-based dealer. Cheers, Steve

On 13/11/2009, at 6:42 AM, Michael D. Robinson Sr., PhD wrote:

Thank you Steve. I emailed the company and they sent me to a dealer in Tennessee. I called the company in Tennessee and it appears they do not accept telephone calls, you have to leave your name to apparently be called back via some telephone automated system. I did email the USA company, but not sure I want to be involved with them, if I cant get a hold of them when I'm trying to buy, slim chance to get them if I have a problem.

From: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steven Pyott
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:42 AM
To: TGR
Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Amistar Metal-Bodied Resonator Tenor Guitars

For information: http://www.amistar.cz/metal_tenor.htm

#14207

From: "peteput" <TenorGuitar@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:28 am
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

peteput

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--- In tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Hi from, Mike. You could try Plectrum tuning as well, While I do not plat this
tuning either, As I understand it is the same but with the Hi E tuned down one
note to a D. I think this is right? If not the others will let me know. Mike.
>
>

Plectrum tuning is from low to high... CGBD, however some modify it just
slightly to DGBD.  These tunings come from the 5 string banjo. Banjo
bluegrassers change tuning a lot in jams, so it's not that surprising that
plectrum players would have some choice as to which 5 str. tuning to favour.

Peter

#14206

From: "Michael D. Robinson Sr., PhD" <mrobinson_sr@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:42 pm
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Amistar Metal-Bodied Resonator Tenor Guitars

mrobinson_sr

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Thank you Steve. I emailed the company and they sent me to a dealer in Tennessee. I called the company in Tennessee and it appears they do not accept telephone calls, you have to leave your name to apparently be called back via some telephone automated system. I did email the USA company, but not sure I want to be involved with them, if I cant get a hold of them when I'm trying to buy, slim chance to get them if I have a problem.

From: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steven Pyott
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:42 AM
To: TGR
Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Amistar Metal-Bodied Resonator Tenor Guitars

For information: http://www.amistar.cz/metal_tenor.htm

#14205

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:10 am
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

soaresyguitars

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Hi from, Mike. You could try Plectrum tuning as well, While I do not plat this tuning either, As I understand it is the same but with the Hi E tuned down one not to a D. I think this is right? If not the others will let me know. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

11 Whittier Ave.

Yonkers, New York.

10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
From: olmangrumpus@...
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:12 -0800
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Hi Mike, the tuning is not official. I was just asking if it would work in the long run. It seemed to make sense in my head. I do want to stick to chicago tuning so anything I do to the guitar must work with that. Like I told Ken, It's all I know. Thanks..

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...> wrote:

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:46 PM

hi from, Mike. I do not know this tuning?? But I have made some 5 Strings in my day from a regular long scale 4 String. I think a 5 string is fine. I would replace the top nut and set it as a 5 centered on the neck. Then remove and block off one of the tuners from a 6 to a 5, then for a Tely type. remove the saddles from the bridge, get a 2" or 2 1/2" threaded lamp bar connector. This is a short threaded pipe used on an electric lamp, About $1.00 - Drill it to line up with the 2 outer screws of the bridge saddle and thread the holes to fit the screws. Drill another 2 holes at a 45 and thread to use as high adjusters, Do this after you set the string space. since the bar is all threads you can space the strings as you like, set the bar at an angle to compensate for intonation. I then use a small screw and a plastic washer on the last string at the 5th. fret so it is like a 5 string banjo. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:09 -0800
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Oh thank you Ken. I feel you are correct in your assumption of this group. Very good group of folks. But I was hoping to get an "opinion" on my 5th string idea. And on having it tuned to G. What are folks experiences in this area?

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14204

From: captain michael moe <bahamamoe@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:08 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: Four Is More t-shirt design

bahamamoe

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MY MOTTO BEING A FOUR STRIN BANJO/GUITAR PLAYER HAS ALWAYS BEEN FOUR FINGERS FOUR STRINGS NUFF SAID

From: peter921396 <peter.cripps1@...>
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 4:16:53 AM
Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: Four Is More t-shirt design

When people say "Your guitar only has four strings!" I just hold up my left hand to show them I only have four fingers!

--- In tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com, Steven Pyott <spyott@...> wrote:
>
> FOURMOST
>
> On 12/11/2009, at 2:21 AM, peteput wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > --- In tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com, "Terry" <teecal@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Fellow TenorGuitarists:
> > > I have created a design for a TeeShirt that utlilizes the "Four Is
> > More"
> > > theme which someone has suggested using as a motto or slogan for TGR
> > > members. I have edited my contact info by adding the design to my
> > > profile's photo. The design can be printed in white on any dark -
> > > coloured TeeShirt without incurring too much cost. Kindly let me
> > know
> > > what you think of it.
> > > Best Regards,
> > > Terry Calvert
> > > Churchill, Ontario
> > > Canada
> > >
> >
> > On first sight I kind of like it. The only question that comes to
> > mind... is 4 really more? With all due respect for all the Chi
> > tuners here, 4 may appear as a string challenged regular 6 string to
> > a large part of the music scene who play guitars. Perhaps we could
> > state something a little less pretentious. ..
> >
> > 4 is enough
> > 4 no need for more
> > 4 for more
> > 4 X 4
> > 4 string hatchet players
> > Fourmally more
> > Fourmal occasion
> > 4 goodness sake
> > 4 tuners
> > 4 for beers
> > Strings 4 fingers
> >
> > And then there is '4 is more', which maybe isn't so bad after all.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> >
>

#14203

From: "acmade" <mike@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:43 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Converting Kay Tenor Archtop to Electric...

acmade

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Mike,
Thanks for the guidance. I'll place the pup in the location that you suggested. 
I really can't wait to get started and I'll post some pics when the conversion
is done.

Thanks again for the help.

Mike Kaplan

--- In tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com, Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Hi from, Mike. As a rule I like to set the pickup about 1/2" under the end of
the fingerboard. then set the poles just under the height of the fingerboard, if
you place it down near the bridge it needs to be to high and your hand may hit
it while you play?? Plus since you need to cut the top out for a P90 it is
better to cut the hole right under the neck then closer to the center. The lower
hole will effect the tone more then a higher set one. I like to just cut the top
layer out and then see if there are any braces?? If so I like to just remove as
much brace as is needed to fit the pickup, Then add another piece of wood to the
brace to make it stronger. While you have the top open, check the neck block to
see if it is loose. Many are. Now is a good time to fix this as well. Mike.
>  Hi from, Mike Soares.
>       11 Whittier Ave.
>       Yonkers, New York.
>                          10704.
> Soares'y Guitars.
> Web site.
> http://soaresyguitars.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
> > From: mike@...
> > Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:48:21 +0000
> > Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Converting Kay Tenor Archtop to Electric...
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > This is actually my first post and I have a question. I recently finished a
mild restoration of a 1963 Harmony H950T Monteray. It's in pretty nice shape and
the "detailing" job that I gave it really makes it stand out. It's a nice
compliment to my '64 H1201TG Tenor Sovereign. I also have a 1951 Kay K-36 Tenor
Archtop and since the Monteray Archtop will remain acoustic, I have decided to
take the plunge and convert the Kay to electric with the addition of my Mike
Soares P-90 Tenor pickup. My question is where do I place the pickup? Do I
install the pup right at the base of the neck or closer to the bridge? Any
opinions, suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Mike Kaplan
> > Columbus, Ohio
> >
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#14202

From: "cworden123" <cworden@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:26 pm
Subject: Fletcher tenor guitar

cworden123

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I play a little martin tenor guitar at home and looking online at the Fletcher
tenor guitar site.  I have listened to the sound files and the fletcher seems to
have a nice tone.  What information can anyone share about loudness/volume of a
Fletcher as compared to a little martin tenor - or how well the Fletcher can be
heard in an acoustic setting with other instruments being play?

Thanks

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#14201

From: Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:16 pm
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

olmangrumpus

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From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:46 PM

hi from, Mike. I do not know this tuning?? But I have made some 5 Strings in my day from a regular long scale 4 String. I think a 5 string is fine. I would replace the top nut and set it as a 5 centered on the neck. Then remove and block off one of the tuners from a 6 to a 5, then for a Tely type. remove the saddles from the bridge, get a 2" or 2 1/2" threaded lamp bar connector. This is a short threaded pipe used on an electric lamp, About $1.00 - Drill it to line up with the 2 outer screws of the bridge saddle and thread the holes to fit the screws. Drill another 2 holes at a 45 and thread to use as high adjusters, Do this after you set the string space. since the bar is all threads you can space the strings as you like, set the bar at an angle to compensate for intonation. I then use a small screw and a plastic washer on the last string at the 5th. fret so it is like a 5 string banjo. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

      11 Whittier Ave.

      Yonkers, New York.

                         10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

http://soaresyguita rs.com

To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
From: olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:09 -0800
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Oh thank you Ken. I feel you are correct in your assumption of this group. Very good group of folks. But I was hoping to get an "opinion" on my 5th string idea. And on having it tuned to G. What are folks experiences in this area?

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14200

From: Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:13 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

olmangrumpus

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I'm still undecided. I may just leave it a four string. I am looking - after all- to be able to play electric with my Chicago tune chords. It's all I know. :-) But this is all very interesting.

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:23 PM

I do know that various members (Tom Molyneaux I'm pretty sure plays something like this) have 5 string tenors with the extra string below for extra bass, mainly in the standard tuning with an extra F below CGDA. I have even seen 5 string electrics for sale. I would be surprised if no one had tried an extra sting as a drone &/or similar to 5 string banjo.
Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 11:57 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Oh thank you Ken. I feel you are correct in your assumption of this group. Very good group of folks. But I was hoping to get an "opinion" on my 5th string idea. And on having it tuned to G. What are folks experiences in this area?

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14199

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:46 pm
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

soaresyguitars

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hi from, Mike. I do not know this tuning?? But I have made some 5 Strings in my day from a regular long scale 4 String. I think a 5 string is fine. I would replace the top nut and set it as a 5 centered on the neck. Then remove and block off one of the tuners from a 6 to a 5, then for a Tely type. remove the saddles from the bridge, get a 2" or 2 1/2" threaded lamp bar connector. This is a short threaded pipe used on an electric lamp, About $1.00 - Drill it to line up with the 2 outer screws of the bridge saddle and thread the holes to fit the screws. Drill another 2 holes at a 45 and thread to use as high adjusters, Do this after you set the string space. since the bar is all threads you can space the strings as you like, set the bar at an angle to compensate for intonation. I then use a small screw and a plastic washer on the last string at the 5th. fret so it is like a 5 string banjo. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

11 Whittier Ave.

Yonkers, New York.

10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
From: olmangrumpus@...
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:09 -0800
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

Oh thank you Ken. I feel you are correct in your assumption of this group. Very good group of folks. But I was hoping to get an "opinion" on my 5th string idea. And on having it tuned to G. What are folks experiences in this area?

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14198

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:23 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

qiken739

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I do know that various members (Tom Molyneaux I'm pretty sure plays something like this) �have 5 string tenors with the extra string below for extra bass, mainly in the standard tuning with an extra F below CGDA. I have even seen 5 string electrics for sale. I would be surprised if no one had tried an extra sting as a drone &/or similar to 5 string banjo.

Ken H�

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 11:57 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@...> wrote:

�

Oh thank you Ken. �I feel you are correct in your assumption of this group. �Very good group of folks. �But I was hoping to get an "opinion" on my 5th string idea. �And on having it tuned to G. �What are folks experiences in this area? �

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...> wrote:

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

�

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

�

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14197

From: Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

olmangrumpus

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From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)
Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14196

From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:44 pm
Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Converting Kay Tenor Archtop to Electric...

soaresyguitars

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Hi from, Mike. As a rule I like to set the pickup about 1/2" under the end of the fingerboard. then set the poles just under the height of the fingerboard, if you place it down near the bridge it needs to be to high and your hand may hit it while you play?? Plus since you need to cut the top out for a P90 it is better to cut the hole right under the neck then closer to the center. The lower hole will effect the tone more then a higher set one. I like to just cut the top layer out and then see if there are any braces?? If so I like to just remove as much brace as is needed to fit the pickup, Then add another piece of wood to the brace to make it stronger. While you have the top open, check the neck block to see if it is loose. Many are. Now is a good time to fix this as well. Mike.

Hi from, Mike Soares.

11 Whittier Ave.

Yonkers, New York.

10704.

Soares'y Guitars.

Web site.

> To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
> From: mike@...
> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:48:21 +0000
> Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Converting Kay Tenor Archtop to Electric...
>
> Hi All,
>
> This is actually my first post and I have a question. I recently finished a mild restoration of a 1963 Harmony H950T Monteray. It's in pretty nice shape and the "detailing" job that I gave it really makes it stand out. It's a nice compliment to my '64 H1201TG Tenor Sovereign. I also have a 1951 Kay K-36 Tenor Archtop and since the Monteray Archtop will remain acoustic, I have decided to take the plunge and convert the Kay to electric with the addition of my Mike Soares P-90 Tenor pickup. My question is where do I place the pickup? Do I install the pup right at the base of the neck or closer to the bridge? Any opinions, suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Mike Kaplan
> Columbus, Ohio
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#14195

From: "peter921396" <peter.cripps1@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:47 pm
Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: Four Is More t-shirt design

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Eliza Carthy (UK) always says " My dad says, when I grow up, he will buy me a
proper guitar!"

--- In tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com, "swing562002" <philflan@...> wrote:
>
> --- In tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com, don perrine <perrine552@> wrote:
> >
> > I tell 'em when I can afford the other two strings I'll buy 'em.     Don
> >
> >
> >
> You and Tiny Grimes :-)
> Hanna
>

#14194

From: "swing562002" <philflan@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:37 pm
Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: Four Is More t-shirt design

swing562002

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--- In tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com, don perrine <perrine552@...> wrote:
>
> I tell 'em when I can afford the other two strings I'll buy 'em.     Don
>
>
>
You and Tiny Grimes :-)
Hanna

#14193

From: Kenneth Heikkila <s133p1ngdrag0n@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:13 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Franken tenor

qiken739

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It's your guitar. You make the rules. If someone tells you it isn't a tenor, so what? Play what you like how you like it. We are a very open minded group embracing many tunings & fret marker positions (well most of us anyway.)

Ken H

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@...> wrote:

�

Here is what I decided to do. I went easy on myself and the guitar and just took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four. The guitar is a strat knockoff. It looks nice it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A. I tuned it down to G to give the guitar more bass. It sounds OK so far. But I would like your pro opinions. I make the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning. That 2nd string will always be open. I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for picking. But I don't know enough about string instruments. Should I leave it or take it off? If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14192

From: "acmade" <mike@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:48 pm
Subject: Converting Kay Tenor Archtop to Electric...

acmade

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Hi All,

This is actually my first post and I have a question. I recently finished a mild
restoration of a 1963 Harmony H950T Monteray. It's in pretty nice shape and the
"detailing" job that I gave it really makes it stand out.  It's a nice
compliment to my '64 H1201TG Tenor Sovereign. I also have a 1951 Kay K-36 Tenor
Archtop and since the Monteray Archtop will remain acoustic, I have decided to
take the plunge and convert the Kay to electric with the addition of my Mike
Soares P-90 Tenor pickup.  My question is where do I place the pickup? Do I
install the pup right at the base of the neck or closer to the bridge? Any
opinions, suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike Kaplan
Columbus, Ohio

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#14191

From: Randy Arsenault <randy_arsenault@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:18 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] RHYMES

randy_arsenault

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let's put it to music !

Randy (CGD)Arsenault

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, CHEF <a1chef@...> wrote:

From: CHEF <a1chef@...>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] RHYMES
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9:34 AM

I play a "Tenor G-tar"
It only has four strings
But when you're a good G-tarist
Four can make it sing

I tried a six string G-tar once
What a waste of time
I only have four fingers
So I made the Tenor mine

From Veronica to Kent
A million hours have been spent
Inverting chords to get the sound
That only a Tenor can vent

Now if you don't like my poetry
You try to make a rhyme
About a Tenor ringing out
And really sounding fine

Fourplay and Fourmally More
For Goodness sake I quote
Let's play our Tenors loud and long
And linger on this note

It was the High-Wire Walker who said, "C# or Bb"

----- Original Message -----

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#14190

From: "CHEF" <a1chef@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:34 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] RHYMES

yudisky

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I play a "Tenor G-tar"
It only has four strings
But when you're a good G-tarist
Four can make it sing

I tried a six string G-tar once
What a waste of time
I only have four fingers
So I made the Tenor mine

From Veronica to Kent
A million hours have been spent
Inverting chords to get the sound
That only a Tenor can vent

Now if you don't like my poetry
You try to make a rhyme
About a Tenor ringing out
And really sounding fine

Fourplay and Fourmally More
For Goodness sake I quote
Let's play our Tenors loud and long
And linger on this note

It was the High-Wire Walker who said, "C# or Bb"

----- Original Message -----

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#14189

From: Victor Estrella <olmangrumpus@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:08 pm
Subject: Franken tenor

olmangrumpus

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Here is what I decided to do.  I went easy on myself and the guitar and just
took off the top strings leaving the Chicago four.  The guitar is a strat
knockoff.  It looks nice  it's lacquer black with black pick guard and white and
chrome accents.

For now, I also left the 2nd string A.  I tuned it down to G to give the guitar
more bass.  It sounds OK so far.  But I would like your pro opinions.  I make
the chords like I do with the Chicago tuning.  That 2nd string will always be
open.   I was thinking it might work like the 5th string on the banjo for
picking.  But I don't know enough about string instruments.  Should I leave it
or take it off?  If I leave it is G OK? what should it be tuned to? Thanks, Vic

#14188

From: don perrine <perrine552@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:09 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: Four Is More t-shirt design

perrine552

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I tell 'em when I can afford the other two strings I'll buy 'em. Don

From: peter921396 <peter.cripps1@...>
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 3:16:53 AM
Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: Four Is More t-shirt design

#14187

From: joseph <jcw56@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:04 pm
Subject: What would a t-shirt logo look like for this?

tnorc

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Hi:

Re-thinking my initial idea about "Four is More" ...

Tenor Guitar: It's all in the fourplay

Peace.

Joseph

--- On Mon, 11/9/09, joseph <jcw56@...> wrote:

From: joseph <jcw56@...>
Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Gestalt (re)defined
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 2:39 AM

Hello:

I don't have much to contribute to the TGR messages, but I do read what comes through the in-box and enjoy the supportive camaraderie of the exchanges. Even the grumpy ones are treated kindly and their concerns -- though poorly phrased -- are eagerly and thoughtfully addressed.

I like the idea of a TGR logo/t-shirt/ theme/whatchacal lit. Point of clarification: Gestalt psychology states that "The whole is greater than the sum of the parts" (not equal to the sum). It's what your brain does to make connections using pieces of given information to fill in the gaps for what isn't given and comes up with a complete "picture". Like the optical illusions "Old Woman or Young Lady" and "Two Vases or Two Faces"; your mind can use the same visual information to switch back and forth between two distinct images.

Sort of like what happens with the sounds from a tenor guitar: Four is More.

Good luck with the t-shirt design. I look forward to seeing it. With both of my minds...

Peace.

Joseph

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#14186

From: "Michael D. Robinson Sr., PhD" <mrobinson_sr@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:04 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Amistar Metal-Bodied Resonator Tenor Guitars

mrobinson_sr

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Thanks Steve. I sent them an email asking for the cost.

From: Steven Pyott

Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:41 AM

To: TGR

Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Amistar Metal-Bodied Resonator Tenor Guitars

For information: http://www.amistar.cz/metal_tenor.htm

#14185

From: "peter921396" <peter.cripps1@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:16 am
Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: Four Is More t-shirt design

peter921396

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When people say "Your guitar only has four strings!" I just hold up my left hand
to show them I only have four fingers!

--- In tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com, Steven Pyott <spyott@...> wrote:
>
> FOURMOST
>
> On 12/11/2009, at 2:21 AM, peteput wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > --- In tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com, "Terry" <teecal@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Fellow TenorGuitarists:
> > > I have created a design for a TeeShirt that utlilizes the "Four Is
> > More"
> > > theme which someone has suggested using as a motto or slogan for TGR
> > > members. I have edited my contact info by adding the design to my
> > > profile's photo. The design can be printed in white on any dark -
> > > coloured TeeShirt without incurring too much cost. Kindly let me
> > know
> > > what you think of it.
> > > Best Regards,
> > > Terry Calvert
> > > Churchill, Ontario
> > > Canada
> > >
> >
> > On first sight I kind of like it. The only question that comes to
> > mind... is 4 really more? With all due respect for all the Chi
> > tuners here, 4 may appear as a string challenged regular 6 string to
> > a large part of the music scene who play guitars. Perhaps we could
> > state something a little less pretentious...
> >
> > 4 is enough
> > 4 no need for more
> > 4 for more
> > 4 X 4
> > 4 string hatchet players
> > Fourmally more
> > Fourmal occasion
> > 4 goodness sake
> > 4 tuners
> > 4 for beers
> > Strings 4 fingers
> >
> > And then there is '4 is more', which maybe isn't so bad after all.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> >
>

#14184

From: Steven Pyott <spyott@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:41 am
Subject: Amistar Metal-Bodied Resonator Tenor Guitars

stevep48

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For information: http://www.amistar.cz/metal_tenor.htm

#14183

From: Steven Pyott <spyott@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:20 am
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: Four Is More t-shirt design

stevep48

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FOURMOST

On 12/11/2009, at 2:21 AM, peteput wrote:

--- In tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com, "Terry" <teecal@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Fellow TenorGuitarists:
> I have created a design for a TeeShirt that utlilizes the "Four Is More"
> theme which someone has suggested using as a motto or slogan for TGR
> members. I have edited my contact info by adding the design to my
> profile's photo. The design can be printed in white on any dark -
> coloured TeeShirt without incurring too much cost. Kindly let me know
> what you think of it.
> Best Regards,
> Terry Calvert
> Churchill, Ontario
> Canada
>

On first sight I kind of like it. The only question that comes to mind... is 4 really more? With all due respect for all the Chi tuners here, 4 may appear as a string challenged regular 6 string to a large part of the music scene who play guitars. Perhaps we could state something a little less pretentious...

4 is enough
4 no need for more
4 for more
4 X 4
4 string hatchet players
Fourmally more
Fourmal occasion
4 goodness sake
4 tuners
4 for beers
Strings 4 fingers

And then there is '4 is more', which maybe isn't so bad after all.

Peter

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From: David Orr <orrdavid62@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:16 pm
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Four Is More t-shirt design

orrdavid62

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Hello,

I like the design, I understand why you made it the shape you did for going on a ladies small or medium shirt; I wonder what it will look like on a 3x like I wear; it would cost more to have a smaller and bigger design. I would like one if we get to the point of having them made as long as they don't cost too much.

David Orr - orrdavid62@...

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Terry <teecal@...> wrote:

From: Terry <teecal@...>
Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Four Is More t-shirt design
To: tenorguitarregistry@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:55 PM

OK Don, I have just added the design to the photos section as you have suggested. I originally intended TGR members to just look me up under the members section, as I inserted the design there where a photo of me should normally appear.

--- In tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com, don perrine <perrine552@ ...> wrote:
>
> Hi Terry, I too would love to see the design,but I'm too eliterate on computers to do so. Maby it can be posted on our picture section
> Don in Maine
>
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Terry <teecal@...>
> To: tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:06:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Four Is More t-shirt design
>
> Â
>
>
> Good Morning Mark:
>
> I don't have a website to where I can give you any link to the design but if you right click your mouse when it is on top of my photo, it will save it to your computer as a very low-rez jpeg bitmap named t192.jpg. If you want to see the high resolution version of the original artwork, either in vector or bitmap-based formats, send me your request to teecal@rogers. com, and I will reply back to you offline to the TGR. Hanna has suggested she would like to see the Tenor Guitar text surrounding the centrepiece 4isMore symbol to be in a straight line, and I told her my reasons for putting the text in a circle was to emphasize the worldwide circle of tenorguitarists who gather here on the TGR, and I used the plural form of guitars because I'm sure most TGR members own more than one tenor guitar. Some other reasons for keeping the design to a smaller circular area rather than a wider area is to maintain an efficient print zone that is less costly to produce, and that can be printed or embroidered easily on ball caps and shirt pockets. I also wanted to avoid a horizontal logo that could possibly get too distorted when viewed on TeeShirts that may be worn by some of the ladies in our group. This is not being stated as any kind of chauvanistic remark, but as the happily-married father of four fine daughters who knows and appreciates good-looking design.....Best Regards,
>
> Terry Calvert
>
> --- In tenorguitarregistry @yahoogroups. com, Mark Josephs <markjosephs@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > Can you email a link to the picture of the design?
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPod
> >
> > On Nov 10, 2009, at 6:52, Terry <teecal@> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Fellow TenorGuitarists:
> > > I have created a design for a TeeShirt that utlilizes the "Four Is
> > > More" theme which someone has suggested using as a motto or slogan
> > > for TGR members. I have edited my contact info by adding the design
> > > to my profile's photo. The design can be printed in white on any
> > > dark - coloured TeeShirt without incurring too much cost. Kindly let
> > > me know what you think of it.
> > > Best Regards,
> > > Terry Calvert
> > > Churchill, Ontario
> > > Canada
> > >
> > >
> >
>