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Post by Michael Messer on May 24, 2012 11:58:10 GMT
Hi Keith, I am very impressed. It looks fantastic - Well done! One thing I have noticed. It may just be the photo, but your tailpiece doesn't appear to be resting on the coverplate properly? I know the tailpiece you are using, compared to the ones we use it is quite flat and could do with the front edge being bent down to touch the coverplate. You may find that getting one of our tailpieces from Robin at Busker Guitars would be the best option as they are a better shape. They are not an expensive item. Now I want to hear your beautiful guitar.......  Shine On Michael. |
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Post by Keith Ambridge on May 24, 2012 13:04:49 GMT
You're right Michael,
the tail piece doesn't touch the cover. Does it make a difference?
I was under the impression that people put a pad under the tailpiece in case it touched and caused buzzing!
I'll do a short recording soon, but you won't be impressed by the playing!!
Keith.
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Post by Michael Messer on May 24, 2012 13:28:50 GMT
Hi Keith, The tailpiece must touch the coverplate, otherwise you will not be getting the right contacts and vibrations through the instrument. There should be no gaskets or pads anywhere on a National guitar, all components should be in contact with each other - ie: tailpiece to coverplate, coverplate to body, resonator cone to soundwell. Putting in gaskets and pads kills tone. Here is a photo of how your tailpiece should look....  Shine On Michael. |
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Post by Keith Ambridge on May 24, 2012 13:36:36 GMT
Thanks for that!
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Post by Michael Messer on May 24, 2012 13:57:03 GMT
My pleasure!
Shine On
Michael
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Post by Blues Pertti on May 24, 2012 14:28:42 GMT
Hi Keith,
Your Triolian looks absolutely great!
Regards
Pertti
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Post by Michael Messer on May 24, 2012 14:36:00 GMT
I agree, it looks great and would be a good friend for my blue Dobro...  Shine On Michael |
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Post by Blues Pertti on May 24, 2012 15:18:34 GMT
Fresh colours ;D
Regards
Pertti
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Post by Keith Ambridge on May 24, 2012 16:24:48 GMT
That Dobro looks very "industrial" Michael!
Kind words all, Thanks.
The tailpiece now touches the cover!!
Keith.
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Post by kiwi on May 25, 2012 8:47:50 GMT
Wow that is truly impressive, just a great build  |
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on May 25, 2012 17:41:13 GMT
Hi
just wanted to add it really does look great ......
al
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Post by Keith Ambridge on May 29, 2012 17:55:17 GMT
Next on the agenda is to learn to play the thing!! Anyway, I hope there's a link to a soundclip here, please forgive the playing!! soundcloud.com/keithambridge/muddy1 Keith. |
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on May 29, 2012 18:18:31 GMT
Hi keith
not only does she look great but she sounds great too.........
very nice
al
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Post by Michael Messer on May 29, 2012 18:59:17 GMT
Hi Keith, It sounds excellent - well done! I think you should still fit a Continental cone, but meanwhile.....you have done a really great job Shine On Michael |
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Post by gouranga on May 30, 2012 9:45:21 GMT
Hi Keith.
Nice job. Like the colour and sounds nice.
It's enthusing to see what folks can do. Thanks.
Take care and best wishes.
Gouranga
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