phil54
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Post by phil54 on Dec 31, 2016 13:00:26 GMT
I'm looking for some advice.
Three years ago I was fortunate enough to acquire a 2006 Pete Woodman tricone squareneck. It appears to have all the upgrades listed on his site; National cones etc, plus a new neck, so I guess the only original bit is the brass body.
I love the guitar and think it sounds great, but I've never found a National to compare it to, so I am wondering what, if any, benefit would there be to owning either a new or original National. Bearing in mind this instrument has National cones, and it's a squareneck so no action and playability issues, what would justify me spending 5 or 6 times as much as the Pete Woodman cost to have National on the headstock.
I admit this is GAS question as I haunt various sites looking for a National Tricone so I'm wondering whether I'm wasting my time.
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 31, 2016 13:46:04 GMT
Hi Phil,
Pete's work is excellent, there is no question about that. However, nothing, apart from one or two top-end hand-built instruments, can compare to a good 1920s or 30s square-neck Tricone. The tone and feel is like nothing else. If you want the classic sound of a square-neck Tricone like Sol Hoopii, Sam Ku West, or Jim & Bob's guitars, there is no other instrument that will do that.
Enjoy!
Shine On
Michael
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phil54
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Post by phil54 on Dec 31, 2016 14:39:50 GMT
Thanks Michael. You've nailed the sound I'm looking for so next the question is how do I find a good period National?
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Post by leeophonic on Dec 31, 2016 18:23:03 GMT
They are out there.
Lee
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Post by snakehips on Jan 5, 2017 0:05:45 GMT
Ooooft !
Nice one !!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 7:36:13 GMT
Very nice.
Does anyone have any reasonable tricone cones for sale?
Cheers, TT
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Post by dp305 on Jan 14, 2017 11:18:22 GMT
Hi Everyone,
New member here, looking for some information if possible. I'm looking to carry out some work on a tricone with a damaged coverplate, and searching the internet for a replacement not having much success. I'm hoping that someone in the U.K. sells them, failing that Europe, I've found a couple in the U.S. but carriage and taxes would make it financially unattractive, as the instrument in question is not a classic that might justify the cost. Any help would be gratefully received. Thank you.
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Post by pete1951 on Jan 14, 2017 12:21:01 GMT
How bad is the damage? I often make the odd resonator, and have a second hand (but good condition)tricone cover from a Busker Deco. As most of my experimental guitars will never be sold I don't mind an odd dent here or there. I would be happy to get the damaged one in part-ex .
PT
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dp305
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Post by dp305 on Jan 14, 2017 22:32:01 GMT
Hi Pete, thank you for your reply. The cover was modified by the previous owner, who liked to be able to palm damp the bridge, and the bridge cover was taken off completely. This left the plate quite flexible so he had a reinforcing plate made from titanium, cut out for the three legs of the bridge. I have made an additional saddle cover from aluminium, so all together it looks tidy enough and certainly serves its purpose as well, but I would like to put the guitar back to its original state. If you wish I could send you a photograph and you could decide if you are interested, or if you just want to sell your coverplate let me know.
Once again, thank you for your reply, and your interest.
DP.
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