This question is for Mike, In general , what is the protocall for tuneing ? I have been told that the first letter stated represents the first or smallest...
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peteput
Dec 1, 2009 8:06 pm
... I'll let Mike answer, but I suspect that he thinks the 1st string, which is actually the A string (not C), and the 'smallest', should be stated first....
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Eddy
greenmeat40
Dec 1, 2009 8:33 pm
Peter, I totally agree with what you had to say. Eddy...
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Mike Soares
soaresyguitars
Dec 1, 2009 9:57 pm
Hi from, Mike. sorry. I am a Lefty and list them backwards. but the rule is that the smaller number is the thinner string Or Hi String. The larger number is...
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Shawn Thomason
smt68
Dec 1, 2009 11:26 pm
I picked up a couple of old mandolins recently. I've got them tuned GDAE of course, but I thought I might play around with other tunings just for...
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Mike Soares
soaresyguitars
Dec 2, 2009 12:00 am
Hi from, Mike. That would depend on the scale of the mandolin? I have seen them run from 12" up to 18" Then I think it is a mandola over 18" ?? But not 100% on...
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Jim Langlois
slang@...
Dec 2, 2009 1:42 pm
Mike , I better stick to the ear. At my age the ear seems to work better than the fingers. JIm...
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David Orr
orrdavid62
Dec 2, 2009 5:37 pm
Hello Mike, Being a lefty, do you restring backwards or play with the A string at the top (Up-side-down)? My aunt was a lefty and played with the strings...
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Raleigh Buckmaster
capolirb
Dec 2, 2009 5:55 pm
Hi all, I have a National Triolian and EGT 150 Gibson tenor both of which I play regularly.I've been told, when changing strings, to replace one at a time to...
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Mike Soares
soaresyguitars
Dec 2, 2009 9:41 pm
Hi from, Mike. Being the only lefty in a home with all the guitars right handed, up side down was the only way to go. I did now and then try to go true lefty....
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Mike Soares
soaresyguitars
Dec 2, 2009 9:51 pm
Hi from, Mike. Doesn't matter at all. Taking all the strings off would be the better way to go, as you can then clean and oil the fingerboard. I like to use a...
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Mike Soares
soaresyguitars
Dec 2, 2009 9:58 pm
By the way, For the tuners. I clean them with lighter fluid then lightly oil them with a light machine oil. 3 in 1 - I also keep a block of bees wax used for...
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Raleigh Buckmaster
capolirb
Dec 3, 2009 2:56 am
As expected, good stuff. Â Thanks. Raleigh ... From: Mike Soares <soaresyguitars@...> Subject: RE: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Changing Strings To:...
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Victor Estrella
olmangrumpus
Dec 4, 2009 4:14 am
Hi folks, I am happy to report that the "Franken Tenor" is alive! For those who don't remember (or don't care), I wanted to make an electric guitar I could...
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Ian
ihutchinson50
Dec 4, 2009 8:43 pm
Sounds good - any chance of a photo?!!!...
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David Orr
orrdavid62
Dec 5, 2009 1:09 am
We wanna see...You could paint it sick-green and put a couple a bolts sticking out of the side of the neck to give itn that "Frankinstien" look. David Orr -...
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Victor Estrella
olmangrumpus
Dec 5, 2009 1:18 am
Funny you should mention that. I have been trying to figure out how to run the bolt through the nck without ruining anything! I do have a sticker of...
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Victor Estrella
olmangrumpus
Dec 5, 2009 1:25 am
Let me figure out how to do that and I'll get it out to everyone. ... From: Ian <HutcCr2@...> Subject: [Tenor Guitar Registry] Re: It's ALIVE! To:...
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Steven Pyott
stevep48
Dec 5, 2009 10:04 am
For information. Cheers, Steve ... For information. Cheers, Steve Begin forwarded message: From: "Bachmann Rudolf" < info@... > Date: 5...
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Steve
buzroc
Dec 6, 2009 2:41 am
I posted earlier about this Jerry Thomasson Signature Series tenor guitar coming up for sale, but some technical problems kept me from getting photos and such...
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Steven Pyott
stevep48
Dec 7, 2009 7:28 am
Hey Guys, I finally found the message that was posted by that guy that got really upset it wasn't answered. I thought we had answered it as best we could at...
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Steve
stevep48
Dec 7, 2009 7:39 am
Tom and I did try to answer this enquiry but I got it wrong with CGDA as Tom M thinks it was probably DGBE - so I don't know why this guy got so upset....
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davis100@...
davis100...
Dec 7, 2009 8:10 pm
Hi, I feel badly that my 2nd post on the board is a "FS," but needs must. I have a very unusual early 30's Beltone tenor 'fake' resonator. Been in the family...
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msuho
Dec 8, 2009 1:51 am
Hey Folks- Some pretty basic questions from a beginner. I switch between trying to play a concert uke & trying to play a tenor guitar. I'm considering tuning...
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Mike Soares
soaresyguitars
Dec 8, 2009 2:35 am
Hi from, Mike. While regular tenor and guitar tuning/ baritone uku are the most common, I did try the Ukulele one and did like it a bit better. As to the Hi G...
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James Kitchens
epajlk
Dec 8, 2009 12:35 pm
For packing suggestions look at http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/Shipping.htm for good suggestions. I've found that you can often find suitable (for...
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davis100@...
davis100...
Dec 8, 2009 10:43 pm
Thanks, Jim, What a good idea using a store shipping carton. Cases... oi. I've haunted all local pawn shops + the (pretty good) flea market for 2 months for a...
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James Kitchens
epajlk
Dec 9, 2009 4:28 pm
Too bad your not in Athens. I know a pawn shop that has a shelf full of these. I bought a hardshell (Canadian) Gibson J200 case for $15 with a good capo in...
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Mark Suhovecky
msuho
Dec 10, 2009 4:13 am
Thanks, Mike! I braved the weather last evening, bought some individual strings, and restrung it GCEA low G tuning. I had not told my wife what I was doing- ...
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davis100@...
davis100...
Dec 11, 2009 12:12 am
Jim-- Bragging on hardhsell case access will not endear you to me. We had NO electricity for most of yesterday until about 5pm today. High winds, trees down. ...
