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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 17, 2017 13:57:27 GMT
Looks good, John.
The cone is original and correct for the guitar. Those cones with the ribs around the edge were used as replacement cones, and were also copied by Saga and one or two other Far Eastern manufacturers. But from what I can see, that is the real thing. Treat is carefully!
Shine On Michael
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Post by orbital on Dec 17, 2017 14:18:25 GMT
Hi John, I'd be interested in seeing some more photos and sure I'm not the only one! I see there is another one of these (1936) on eBay currently. Maybe someone more adept than me could post a link. Just highlights what a great deal you got and it is possible to occasionally find these in today's market.
Best...
Phil
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Post by bonzo on Dec 17, 2017 14:31:33 GMT
Hi Michael, that was after I cleaned the cone up. When I opened her up there were the dust bunnies I'd heard so much about! The cone was covered with grime and the saddle was a bit of a mess. I've reduced the height of the saddle, tidying it up in the process. That will drop the action a little, I think I have enough break angle to allow for that. I'm having a bit of trouble posting the earlier photos that I took with my mobile, says that the files to big. I've started the repaint, I'm using the gold duolian in Marks book as inspiration. Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 17, 2017 14:35:14 GMT
John, I can see that on the edge of the cone at the bottom of the photo, there is a little damage there. I can explain to you how to repair that, but treat it very carefully as that is a weak spot.
Shine On Michael.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2017 17:59:36 GMT
Here's the link to Orbital's post re-Duolian on ebay: CLICK If I'm not mistaken the seller is very competent at working on reso's. In Poland though.
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 17, 2017 18:23:30 GMT
I think this is likely to be Jedrzej Kubiak in Poland. In the past Jed has contacted me for advice. He's a nice guy, a good player and extremely obsessed with all this stuff!
It looks like a good guitar. Condition is everything with vintage guitars and this one is beautiful, but I think the price is high for a square neck Duolian. If it was a round neck, that would be different.
I am not sure about the ebony capped bridge. I think that really should have been left as original. I am also not sure that a soundpost (mushroom) was actually missing, because it sounds like this guitar had never been opened.
These do convert to round neck guitars successfully, but I think it's a shame to do it. Each time it's done there is one less original National in the world, and they won't be making any more 1930s Duolians. Having said that, it is a Duolian in beautiful condition.
If it is Jed, which I think it must be, here is a showreel I just turned up on Youtube.
Shine On Michael
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Post by bonzo on Dec 18, 2017 21:36:02 GMT
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Post by bonzo on Dec 18, 2017 21:46:51 GMT
Finished in time for Christmas! Everything went back together. I recut the saddle, bit fiddley, I'm hoping it'll be ok in the end. Not having any luck posting the before pictures, I took them with my mobile and the resolution is to big to download on the forum. Any suggestions? Seems everything is original, action is fine. I'm pleased! Thanks again all, best wishes, John
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