Blues 28 blues 36

[garybalman]

Hi all thanks for the book advice ordered one up yesterday looking forward to reading it

so I was wondering what the difference was between the MM Blues 28 and the 36 I’m really enjoying learning to play my MM Blues
and was thinking of adding a wooden bodied Reso to my slowly growing stable of instruments 
thanks all

[Michael Messer]

Hi Gary,

Just a quick note to say that I will reply in detail in a day or two when I have some time.

Shine On
Michael

[garybalman]

Many thanks Michael 🙏🙏

[stevie2sticks]

Hi Gary 
A suggestion maybe you could ask if there are any MM Guitar owners near you and ask if you can have a shot at playing.
regards 
Steve IOM

[Michael Messer]

Dec 26, 2023 8:59:28 GMT garybalman said:

Hi all thanks for the book advice ordered one up yesterday looking forward to reading it

so I was wondering what the difference was between the MM Blues 28 and the 36 I’m really enjoying learning to play my MM Blues
and was thinking of adding a wooden bodied Reso to my slowly growing stable of instruments 
thanks all

Hello Gary,

The two guitars are almost identical in build and structure, except that the '28 is a 12 fret guitar and the '36 is a 14 fret guitar.

The '28 came first and is a pretty close copy of a 1928 National Triolian and it is a great sounding instrument. So when I decided to go down the 14 fret route, I stuck to that same design with a few differences to make it work as a 14 fret guitar. Both are really good guitars and both are successful models for me. They are loud and have a sweetness that rarely comes with steel or brass bodied National-style instruments. They are easy to play because the wood body and the design of the necks creates a light-touch instrument. They are both beautiful guitars to play, but for reasons that even I can't explain, '36 is particularly light and easy to play.

I hope that is helpful information. If you have any questions, please ask me as I am always happy to help and advise, if I can.

One more thought on the subject....

I remember that you have a 14 fret MM Blues, so it would probably be wise for you to have a 14 fret '36 model.

Shine On
Michael

[garybalman]

Thanks for the info really appreciate it I do find the 14 fret a bit easier to play and I must say it’s a pleasure to pick it up 
so I reckon I’ll be in the market for one in the new year 

I’ve just joined Philip Henry’s play slide in 90 days and I must say so far so good really well put together lesson plan 
so between your dvd and Philip Henry’s guidance I should be on my way to playing in the local jam session soon enough

thanks again 
Gary

[Michael Messer]

My pleasure, Gary.

Just keep playing and learning from wherever it comes in from and you'll get there.

Shine On
Michael.