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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 23:50:01 GMT
Orbital69, just wanted to point out that the Highway61 has a short-scale neck and smaller body than the MM guitars.
I have a Republic Minolian, the quality is excellent, although the dealer I bought it from (in Belgium) mentioned that Republic upgraded the specifications on the guitar, so it's not the same as the earlier version. I don't know if they did the same for all of their models.
Shipping products from the States into Europe is a pain in the butt (because of the shipping, taxes and customs penalties) and is best left to professionals!
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Post by orbital on Aug 3, 2015 13:52:17 GMT
Thanks Mickeyz I've had a complete re-think in the past week and have now decided against buying a Republic and needing a cutaway. My knowledge base around resonators is improving & I'm glad I took my time. My continued research lead me to this site and MM guitars & I'm grateful to all for information/advice on here. The MMB is now my choice and my only issue is over 12/14 fret. To have the opportunity to play both before deciding would have been great but beyond that,Im excited in 'child at christmas' proportions that I'm getting an amazing first resonator!... Regards. Orbital.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 18:51:03 GMT
I may be wrong, but there isn't a lot of Delta blues material that goes above the 12th fret -- at least, not too many songs I've seen. With a slide, of course, it's much easier to play higher up, so that's not really an issue. I have a 14th fret reso and a 12th fret reso parlor, and I never play the 14th fret reso, only the parlor. I can't really speak to any difference in sound (one is a metal-body, the other is wood), but the 12th fret guitar is much more comfortable to play for me. Personally, I'd start with the 12th fret guitar, since it's more of the standard, and pick up a 14th fret guitar next year
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Post by orbital on Aug 6, 2015 9:17:41 GMT
I am ready to take the plunge into the world of resonators! The good advice,tips & links on here have helped me decide. An MMB 12 will be my first resophonic guitar...somehow I don't think it will be my last! Orbital.
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Post by Wailing on Aug 12, 2015 20:47:49 GMT
You won't be disappointed Orbital.. I have had my 12 fret MMB for well over a year now, and every time I pick it up it A Brings a smile to my face B Amazes me with the differing tones available with various kinds of attack or gentle strumming that you feel in the mood to try out .. As Mr Messer says.. Shine On !!
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Post by orbital on Aug 13, 2015 20:19:33 GMT
Thanks Wailing, This time next week,I will have the same smile on my face! The more I read on here about the MMB,the more the feeling of anticipation grows...Im 46 but heh,six sleeps to go!
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Post by feda on Aug 17, 2015 9:48:54 GMT
Hi Michel,
I have just played lightning and impressed with sound and quality of guitar. Thanks a lot as well for the instructions / notes about resonator with your signature which is very nice. Guitar was packed with great care, thanks.
It was pleasure to meet you and I'm glad that we are going to see you in Rijeka/Kastav very often, playing your great blues music,
and doing workshops for us, that was great, next time I will bring my lightning at your workshop.
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 17, 2015 13:02:26 GMT
Hi Feda, Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you too. I hope to be back in Kastav sometime next year.....or maybe sooner Enjoy your new guitar! Very best wishes, Shine On Michael
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Post by snakehips on Aug 17, 2015 17:02:41 GMT
Hi there !
The original Lightning Bolt Nationals were German Silver, were they not, with a Tricone style pointy headstock ? Never seen one in the flesh. I believe they were 3-piece bodies and also
I have seen pictures of a Lightning Bolt with a Style O style squared-off headstock - I suppose it could be a replacement neck made in the early 1930's. The owner emailed me some pictures years back, whenI was selling a standard Stule O, or something .... i can't remember. I have the photos but not got the email contact address now, unfortunately (for serial number etc etc. silly me !!!)
So if they were the first Style O's, were they steel (or German Silver) ?
Thanks
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Post by orbital on Aug 19, 2015 20:31:37 GMT
I am now the very happy owner of a MMB as of this afternoon! First time I've ever played a resonator...sounds amazing and great tone. And this is only day 1... I now have that same smile on my face Wailing talked of last week. Cheers Michael! Orbital
Pics/vids to follow in due course once I've overcome my 'technophobia' and learnt how!
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 19, 2015 21:16:47 GMT
My pleasure, Orbital.
ENJOY!
Shine On Michael
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Post by orbital on Aug 21, 2015 19:13:57 GMT
Hi Michael, Really enjoying this instrument! Hard to put down. The amazing tonal range and its 'sheer' volume (when you want it) is incredible! One small teething problem is I've developed a buzz on the high string,its much more noticeable today than yesterday. I tried loosening the string,taking out of nut & saddle then replacing/re-tuning but its still there. Any suggestions welcome. Cheers! Orbital.
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 22, 2015 7:43:41 GMT
Hi Orbital,
I am pleased that you are happy with your new guitar.
Re: the buzz... maybe it just needs to settle down, so I would just leave it and play it for a while. If it is still there in a week or so, I will help you to get rid of it.
Shine On Michael
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Post by mikenewport on Aug 22, 2015 11:19:50 GMT
Hello Orbital,
I have both MM Blues and MM Blues 28. Both guitars have taken a little while to 'settle' in. If you are still playing with the original MM/Newtone strings that came with the guitar then I have found that these also take time to settle and then go on to last for a long time. My experience was that the Blues 28 particularly, would sound different each time I picked it up. Now they both sound great each time I go to them.
Looking back over the thread I see that you are new to resonators. It takes a little effort to play consistently with a resonator, by this I mean that what you can 'get away with' on a wood bodied guitar will ring out twice as loud on your MM Blues!
With new guitars in general I try to reduce the newness by playing about with the strings that are not on the fretboard. Between the nut and the tuners I depress the strings SLIGHTLY (like some rock players bend the strings behind the nut), this might help if the rear of the string slot isn't be perfect. I also fret at the first fret across the fretboard. Like wise behind the bridge near the tailpiece I GENTLY squeeze two pairs of strings together eg 6+5, 5+4, 4+3 etc which might help with the string slot over the bridge. I have never had to take the string out of the slots if I do this.
Great guitars, give it time and play it a lot Orbital and it will improve and your smile will turn into a grin !!!
All the best, Mike
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Post by orbital on Aug 23, 2015 0:40:40 GMT
Thanks Michael, Will let you know how things go this coming week. I'm off out of this city later today to a country 'hideaway' where I won't have to worry about noise levels at night for a while(lots of late night practice!). I wanted to ask your opinion on cycling with my MMB (in it's case) on my back...I've always done this with my other guitars, without a second thought,but I realise resonators are not like 'other' guitars. If you feel this is a bad idea,I will have to change my mode of transport to get my MMB where I'm heading....
Hi Mike, Thanks for the advice. I will play about with the strings as you suggest bit later today. Maybe I'm picking that high string a bit over zealously. I'm sure in time,and with a lot more practice, as you say,I will play more consistently...and when that happens,I will think about a 'wooden' partner for my 'blue meanie'!! Cheers,
Orbital.
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