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I have found a Alvarez model 5019 in mint condition with Ivory inlay, they are asking $350.00, could someone who knows about this type of guitar E-mail me your opinion on the price - it seems a bit expensive.
Thanks
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I have a mint silvertone accoustic guitar - number 319.64109 and I'm trying to find out info on it's age
value etc. I would greatly appreciate any info.
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NEED GUITARISTS ALL SKILL LEVELS TO FIELD TEST NEW GUITAR FLATPICK / FREE SAMPLES OF THE F-1. Please E-mail your name ,mailing address and specify right or left handed model. We need your feedback on this truly extrodinary pick.
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I have an early 70's silverface fender twin reverb amp. I'd like to find out what year it was made. Is there a web site through which I could research it's production date?
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I have a Dan Armstrong Clear body guitar. I have only the "RB"
"Rock Bass" pickup for this guitar and have been trying to find other pickups. The only response was from someone with a "CB" which was "country bass" I think. Please forward information for pickups.
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As I posted last month, there is someone that has begun manufacturing these pickups due to the fact of unavailability. I will resequence that posting below and will forward your request. Thanks.
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A friend has emailed us in search of finding pick-ups for his newly acquired Dan Armstrong guitar and didn't have much luck finding them. Ofcoarse the Dan Armstrong plexiglass guitar had a series of snap in pick-ups so you could customize your sound but over the years, these have been harder to find. Out of either impatience or desperation or shear genius, he has devised his own modular pick-ups and casing (some with out of phase mini-toggles built in) that snap right in. We will post an article here soon about these pick-ups, and how his inventiveness has opened some opportunies for him. If you would like to know more about these pick-ups or would like information on how to order them, we will be glad to direct your questions or comments. We would also like to hear from anyone who has one of these guitars.
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This is to Frank Ambrose, on string breakage. You may want to try a different brand because each brand may use a different mixture of steel and nickel, the two main components that determine the "tensile strength" or the ability of a metal to be drawn into a wire and constantly flexed. Mind you this will change the tone of your instrument slightly (because nickel isn't magnetic and steel, however, is). Also, try adjusting the height of the stop-bar. Too extreme an angle between the stop-bar and the bridge will stress the string where it meets the saddle and if the saddle has burrs, snap!. Good luck!
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I have 1975 model Gibson Les paul/recording, I really enjoy
the fatty sound I get. I have trouble with breaking light gauge strings. I play pretty hard and changing to a heavier gauge doesn't get the sound I want. Any suggestions.
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I am looking into purchasing a 1968 3/4 Mosrite bass. It is sunburst, has two humbucking pickups(each has the Mosrite name),has the two lead boost buttons, and the serial # is stamped on the fretboard. I am stopped by two things. First, I can find little, if any info about any Mosrite instruments. Second, I'm not sure quite what model it is. I know it is not a Venture's model, but I don't know if it is a V-2 or a Celebrity, and what's the difference? Any information at all would be
more than I've been able to find. Thanks!!
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I have Fender guitar that not many people have seen or heard of. I have a few questions I want to ask about it. The details of the guitar are as follows: *Fender Shennandoah 12 string accoustic *Made in Sata Anna California *Hockey stick head stock *Bolt on neck with rod thru body *DeArmond Pick-up Would you know what year these were made? How many were made? How much it is worth? Thanx. Brett Perez
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I am looking for information on Lead Belly's string setup. I believe his strings were tuned down 5 half-steps so his first string was a B not an E. I understand that his 5th and 6th string pair were tuned to
the same pitch as opposed to the usual octave apart and that his 11th and 12th strings were tuned two octaves apart rather than the usual one octave. I am most interested in what gauge strings he used.
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What is the price range for a new or used Fender Jazzmaster? How much would I be able to get for a Washburn, black, BT-2? It has only been owned for 4 months. Excellent condition.
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I have a question regarding an old acoustic guitar that was made for the Wurlitzer Company (An old chain of music stores based in Boston). This instrument has the Wurlitzer name in the soundhole and
has the model number 2140 stamped on the back of the peghead. The name Kingston is on the front of the peghead. I have some information that Martin made instruments for Wurlitzer in the eary 1920's. I
can't seem to determine if this is one of those instrumets or what other manufacturer may have made it. I would appreciate any help anybody can give me.
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I own an accoustic guitar manufactured by the Nashville Musical
Instrument Co. Inc., 1307 Division St., Nashville Tennessee. On the head
of the guitar it says "Gower Guitar established 1955". It bears a serial
number of 1050 and it is a model G-65. Have you ever heard of it ? I
know they're out of business or bought up by someone else but it is in
need of repair and it's the best guitar I've ever owned. I've had it for
25 yrs. and I am not nearly the original owner. If you can enlighten me
to its history or point me in the right direction, I'm forever in your
debt. Thank you for your time and consideration, Dennis O'Day.
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A friend has a rare (I think) Epiphone Riviera, Style 360T. It has on board Tremolo and Reverb controls, 'and a Tone Xpressor' set of switches on the pick guard. It uses a 5 or 7 pin XLR connector between the amp 'The Professional' that has a single twelve. A serial number search said it was made in 1962. Any guesses, catalog info or comment will be appreciated!!!
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I recently aquired an epiphone acoustic guitar. This guitar
has the old slope shoulders body ser.# 6732e. Can anybody give me some information on what model this is and what year of production it is?
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Try a litle baking soda mixed with super glue to reshape the nut, filing to the correct height. And
don't forget to cut an angle back towards the tuners for a clean hold and correct intonation.
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I am looking for a decal for a 1969 Fender Tele Thinline.
Unfortunatly when I bought the guitar ALL of the finish
had been taken off - including the decal. I was wondering if anyone out there might know how to get a hold of a new decal for my guitar...it looks so naked without one!! Please contact me if you have any leads. Thamk you. Scott Apted
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I have a Gibson Invader Guitar, it is in mint cond. I would like to know the price on it or an
estimate and a little info. Thank You.
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The best rule of thumb when inquiring about a value is...the more info you can supply, the more accurate your answer will be. What year is the guitar? What are the specs (color, wood, individual characteristics, hardware, serial #, condition, what kind of case, etc.). Is there a rigid (stop) tailpiece or spring loaded (tremelo) tailpiece or a suspended by string tension & bridge height (trapeze) tailpiece? Well, you get the idea. Sometimes we receive calls asking how much a fender guitar is worth. (Q)"What model is it?". (A)"I don't know, it's at my cousin's right now". We can't really be to informative in cases like this. How much is a chevy worth? ('57 Belair or chevette?). The main reason I went on this tangent is for the benefit of those who submit to our 'I want to Buy-Sell feature to illustrate that the more we know, the better we can help. Also the 'Buy-Sell' feature is crossed referenced with a database for matches, so a lack of details can result in a failure to produce results. If the form is filled out completely, we will know what we need to know. Even though this form is for those who want to buy or sell only, when inquiring about the value of a guitar, you should have the kind of information at hand that we prompt you to answer in the 'Buy' section. Anyway, Kyle, please supply this info and your responses will probably be rewarding.
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I want to learn to play the acoustic guitar. Can you recommend a brand/type that would be good
for a beginner, but could grow with me as I gain experience. I want one that is lively with good tone, but I
don't want to spend much more than about $350. I also don't want to be looking to buy another one in two
years because I've outgrown its capabilities. Thanks.
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I am looking for a pro to restore my 1963 Gretch solid bodied electric. It has completely lost all of
the pick guard and similar plastic, the pots for volume and tone are powdered corrosion, and I think maybe
the frets could use some work. Is there a top dog in the area of Gretch? How do I find the right person to
send it too. We have no local shops that do this sort of work, and I hate to leave this ax with someone I
may lose it too. It means a lot to me. Dan
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Sorry Dan for what happened to your guitar. This is quite common in older guitars that used to use celluloid material in pick guards, binding, and even as compound in finish. Aged celluloid begins to deteriorate in form of small cracks in material and has a powered look around the crack. This is actually a gas that is forming as it begins to deteriorate. If you ever see this process starting, I recommend you immediately remove infected parts and seal in ziplock baggie and keep far away from the rest of your guitars. This gas can expose the rest of your guitar and other guitars to this break down process. It is like a cancer. Your guitar has appearantly gone through the entire process to where powder is even in your pots. If you see cracks in the finish of your old vintage guitars, this is not necessarily what it is caused from. Exposure to weather temperatures over the years can do this also. But if in doubt, consult a repairman or luthier and if it is celluloid break down, take action immediately. In regard to finding a professional to work on it, be very careful that you do your homework when you are considering someone to do the repair, especially posting an ad on the internet. Make sure the company exsists and get in writing the terms of satisfaction and also get a list of customers that have had work done and contact them. This instrument obviously means a lot to you so don't send your guitar to just anyone. Hope your guitar gets well again. Good luck
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Thanks so much for the info. My Gretch was bought new by my Dad for my Mom in 1963. The
damage is exactly as you describe it! I have taken off the remaining plastic! We had always thought it
must have gotten moisture somewhere, although we were just as sure it had always been dry, The mystery
is solved. I still need some names of reputable restorers, and any help in this area would be nice. I know it may be putting you in a difficult position, but I am at a loss!!! Please help.
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I am searching for information on the Takamine GX-200 solidbody electric guitar. Can anyone provide me with some history and background on this particular model. i.e. List price, colors, pickup types,
advantages/disadvantages, etc. Thanks for the help !
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Hi Bill, I also have a Takamine solid body guitar. I am looking for any helpful info. Please email if you have any. Thanks, Jerry
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I have a Yamaha Hollow Body Ser. #3378. This number appears on the neck adjacent to the
body. Can you tell me the age of the Instrument and the approximate retail value. Thank you
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"Hatred is the thinking mans concubine" If you like it, let me know. I've got darker (and lengthier) stuff that could be used as a basis for a song or two. If you don't like it, that's fine too. Now here is a gear question for all you experts in cyberguitargearheadland: I've strung my Les Paul with 11's for about a year now. I play nearly every day, lots of bends and so forth...Will I need to have a new nut cut if I switch back to 9's? I'm worried that the 11's have grooved the nut too deeply and the 9's won't set in properly. Any ideas?
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I don`t think that you will have a problem....I could be wrong, but I play guitar and use various sized strings and have never had a problem with the strings, using from 9's to 13's...... Tell me how it turns out.... peace and freedom, Puck
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I appreciate the reply Jason, but I don't think I'm going to get off as easy as you did! I strung with 9's and buzz, buzz, buzz. Loosened the truss rod and buzz, buzz, buzz. I had to raise the action higher than I had it with the 11's. AAACK! Kinda makes me wonder how 'ol Les would look in the fireplace :-)... I'll keep trying.
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Oops, Dave...Don't go too crazy with adjustments. Remember where it was set? If the problem was that the nut was grooved too deeply, the strings should have only buzzed in open position. Once you finger the strings, the nut has no affect on the string from the fret you are fingering to the bridge because now the part of the string that is vibrating is from the fret wire where you are fingering to the saddle of the bridge. If you discover that the nut is not the problem, then the next step is to slightly adjust overall brigde height (not individual saddles). But that should be done before any truss rod adjustment. Thinner string gauges will require a little difference in bridge heighth because there will be a little difference where they sit in the saddle grooves and overall vibration pattern will change some. If it appears that now the nut and bridge have been illiminated from being the culperate, then a slight truss rod adjustment may be necessary because you are now dealing with a different string tension. But now that the truss rod has been tweeked, I suggest you make certain that you are dealing with a very straight neck before you continue adjustments. Also make certain that your strings are clearing the pick-ups. And another thing to keep in mind is if you change not only string gauges but brands as well, that can enter into the tension factor also because different manufacturers have different specs. And before you think about adding your Les Paul to the yule tide blaze, fill out the form in our 'I Want to Buy-Sell' feature and I'll take it off your hands or just forward it to me with Santa.
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There has been an age old debate on whether the heavy mass of the 70's strats has any effect on the tone. Some say no..some say yes..What do you think? Also does the finish have any affect on the tone of a guitar? I would say yes on both counts but maybe you feel differently..or maybe you agree. Guitar Closet Webmaster
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No fear Webmaster, one-quarter of a turn is about as far as I go in either direction with the truss rod. I ususally have to adjust it with every major change of climate (Winter/Summer). As far as adjusting the whole bridge height, that's all I can do with the Les Paul. I'll play around with it some more this weekend. One other option that I think I have but didn't see mentioned: Can having the frets filed down a
bit and redressed also reduce the chance of buzzing?
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On another note , about your wood and finish post effecting tone:
I think Fender jumped on the mass=sustain bandwagon in the 70's. A movement probably started by Gibson using enormous slabs of heavy wood to make their guitars. Anyone own a "featherweight" Les Paul?. How many of you have wrapped your mitts around a mid/late 70's Peavy T60? Though somewhat
incorrect in theory, this no doubt affected the overall tone of the guitar. I think factors such as the quality and/or type of wood have a far greater effect on tone. I also feel that the amount of sustain an axe has
can be attributed to the neck joint and to whatever string tension is applied by a particular guitar's bridge.
Maybe someone in the audience who has a bunch of guitars laying around could do a test for us. Strum two guitars (with identical strings and pickup heights) preferably one with a fixed type bridge (Les Paul or Tele) versus one with a floating trem system. Which one dies first? No cheating with a compressor either! A guitars finish, to me, is a big tone killer. Heavy production line polyester or polyurethane finishes dampen a woods resonance. Conversly, a thin finish allows the wood to "sing" but is not as protective. Gotta take the good with the bad I guess (like tube amps). I'm in the middle of re-popping a mid 80's Wasburn Stage Series. After stripping off 3 layers of AUTOMOTIVE paint (DUH!!), I finally got down to the original red. I plan to apply a tung oil finish to the body when it's all done. I'm sure the tone will improve quite a bit. Till next time....
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Yes, it's true that fret dressing wasn't addressed here and it can also be a part of a proper set-up. However, it should only be done after all other steps of the set-up have been done in their proper order. If your guitar didn't require fret dressing with your previous string guage though, it does not require it now. Fret dressing should only be done by one qualified to do it and then that is only done when all else has been done. Fret dressing is like a haircut...once it's done you can't put it back. I would save my speculating and experimenting for the Peavey T-60 but take the Paul to a pro before doing anything that is irreversible.
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There's a crimpled page in the book of life
That I always seem to find
And printed on the page are names
of the friends I left behind
I've heard it told that you can't look back
You've gotta live your life for today
Guess the reason I always find that page
Is that they helped me carve the way
copyright ©1997 by Ramblin Rick Lawton
submitted on 12-2-1997
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So have you ever had trouble keeping your stratocaster in tune? Have you put blocks in the tremelo cavity to render the whammy inactive? Well, there is really no need for that. The solution is generally easy to resolve. You use the tremelo bar as you are tuning up each string. In other words, you tune your low E and then hit the whammy bar and tune it again. And do this for each string until you can play all 6 strings with out having to touch the tuning keys. Then if you bend a note while playing and it comes back slightly untrue, all you have to do is hit the whammy bar one more time and the guitar should come right back into tune again. Sometimes there can be other problems that make the guitar go out - like worn tuning keys or old strings or bad strings or loose neck bolts, but as a rule, if you use the tremelo bar as you tune the guitar and make sure you have run through the entire 6 strings on the last time without having to re-adjust the tuning keys, you should find that the tremelo bar will correct the tuning if it does pull out.
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