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Post by geoff on Apr 3, 2010 9:28:16 GMT
Nope, thick gauge Vintage Steel, exactly like the one on sale over at Ebay.
Difference between thick VS and thin NRP gauge tricones is about a pound in weight. (9 vs 8) The material used for the single cones now, is different and lighter but it is not used for any Vintage Steel tricone yet.
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Post by geoff on Apr 4, 2010 10:02:42 GMT
The wooden Tricone is really fantastic. I congratulate you with that purchase. When you play slide, it sounds dark and sad. The fingerpicking is a remarkable mix of guitar and harp, almost. I'd like one. Anyways, here you can see my Old Scratchy on the workbench over at National. Do press the NEXT button if you want to see more pictures. ;D www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/pv/822.164805.04042010.47315.6a65fi/DSCN0686.JPG |
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Post by geoff on Apr 8, 2010 20:51:53 GMT
You win some, you lose some. My reso is on it's way. It has an all black neck with only the National logo on it; no fret dots. The look is very industrial. National send me some pictures, so that's some extra for me. Tuesday will be Reso-day. Again, press next for some more pics, but here's the label being written: www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/pv/565.415816.08042010.60985.6a64fi/DSCN0749.JPG |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2010 22:01:18 GMT
Geof
Why don't you go out and celebrate, however the pubs would probably be shut by the time you made your mind up what you wanted to drink!
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Post by geoff on Apr 9, 2010 7:06:08 GMT
Tommo, you seem to know me quite well already, haha. Actually, drinking is not such a problem for me; I'll drink anything! But which pub.... Hmmm
I am so sorry Chris, whaha! I rarely burst into laughter when I read online, but you got me. It IS the coolest neck they have and it does complete the Art Deco appearance. It's sophisticated and industrial raw at the same time. I probably should not tell you that this was the only available neck they had "sitting around" to go on my blem body...
However, I envy you for that lush wood body you are going to put your hands on. Brrr...
Let me know when it arrives!
You guys are good company.
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Post by geoff on Apr 12, 2010 20:14:01 GMT
Strangely enough, customs has picked my guitar for random checking procedures.
Could take a day, or a month... I'll just have to sit this one out, leave customs alone and wait until the reso comes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 22:36:43 GMT
Wait until you get their bill. You might have to leave it there longer until you save up some more cash ;D
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Post by geoff on Apr 13, 2010 5:22:43 GMT
Well, I have been anticipating tax, VAT and clearing fee. About 24% extra to the USA price. So, you won't catch me off guard with that one! I presume I do not get any strange fines because I trust UPS to declare any goods they import.
And the good news is, they released Auwe Krats today! UPS tracking is handy indeed...
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Post by slidenpickit on Apr 13, 2010 11:05:34 GMT
Geoff,
You can rest assured, if National have sent it, all will be in order. Anybody stupid enough (which you obviously are not) not to take import duty and VAT in to account would be in for a very expensive shock.
....................so..........enough talking Geoff my lad.............get learning and put some stuff on Youtube.I 'd like to hear how 'Old Scratchy' sounds.
Regards
Chris W
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Post by geoff on Apr 13, 2010 21:03:11 GMT
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Post by slidenpickit on Apr 14, 2010 8:58:50 GMT
Congratulations Geoff!
So......are you satisfied now? ;D
I'll try a put some pictures on here when I get my Tricone, including the box opening ceremony!
Enjoy (and get practising!)
Regards
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Post by gouranga on Apr 14, 2010 10:00:37 GMT
Nice one Geoff.
Like it very much.
Have fun.
How much do you want for it? Mmmmm!
Take care
Gouranga
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Post by geoff on Apr 14, 2010 15:06:36 GMT
Thanks again, guys. Satisfied is an understatement: permanent high is more like it! (Me left pinky is white from slide tube greenhouse effect) Chris, looking forward to your big wooden whopper pics: see if ya grin silly too. Gouranga, it's so not for sale  |
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