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Post by Colin McCubbin on Feb 25, 2014 20:55:44 GMT
While Stroh patented his cone shaped resonator in Britain (3393, dated 1901), he did not do so in the USA, (he had however registered his earlier patent 9814, dated 1899 in the USA) . So, when John Dopyera later applied for a patent in the UK (Apparently GB294806, 1928-08-02) I am told he mentioned the earlier Stroh patent. Here in Stroh's patent dated 1901 we have a perfect description of the point at which a traditional flat mica resonator morphed into a cone shape, even down to a corrugation(s) at the edge to allow it to flex. I have been trying to find a copy of the Dopyera GB294806 patent, but the GB patent office site only contains current patents as far as I can see. Can anyone help with a copy? UPDATE: I now have a copy, please see later post for information.And, I finally located a copy of the Strand Magazine vol XX111 (Jan 1902) article on The Stroh Violin, which I copy below.
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Feb 20, 2014 6:04:49 GMT
Just spent the morning with Mark Schoenberger looking at pics of 102 and 103 which he has worked on. Tonight I`m in Escondito, going to visit the site of JD`s shop on Escondido Bvd in the morning, and, although I have no religion, say thanks to the Dopyeras for the `fun` they brought into my (our?) Lives. Then I` m off to see 101.. flying back to Canada in the evening.
Marc thinks 101 had the cones 1 each end of the bridge, 1 below the neck, as per the ukes and mandolins, and that John may have built it all, while Rudy built 102. Hopefully I can get a better view in the morning..
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Feb 17, 2014 15:43:27 GMT
Great posters Michael!
Am I right thinking that Ian once had a Don? Perhaps pictured on an LP cover? Do you have any pics of that?
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Feb 16, 2014 19:41:20 GMT
Here's an additional information to what Michael said. These necks tend to crack at the first of 2 screwholes, where the neckstick is attached (that's where the pull is greatest), even if the bow isn't too bad, see pics. This cannot be mended with reasonable expenditure. (As far as I am aware there is NO asbestos used in any bakelite formulations, of any vintage, but yes, it stinks when heated/drilled etc!). There are quite a few pictures on my bakelite neck page at notecannons.com Scroll down to the link. Also, pictures of a repaired neck at: www.jedrzejkubiak.com/bakelitenecktriolian/More on the history of Bakelite can be found at Wikipedia, here. And, on the original poster's question, I suspect from the 4 screws that the neck stick join has at some time broken, without taking it apart I would be concerned about the quality of the repair. And as Michael says, if you can live with a high action they play really well, (or fit a riser and play it lap style)! Bonkers...? No ;-) Gambler...? Yes ;-)
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Feb 5, 2014 5:30:11 GMT
A gorgeous Brasher Maui Deluxe, with great engraving.
And a pair of equally gorgeous Headstocks,. On the Left from the Maui Deluxe and on the right from a Hensel Artist.
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Feb 5, 2014 1:23:07 GMT
Bryan has very kindly sent us a copy of the Canadian Musician magazine article he wrote, which appeared in the August 1983 issue. Mahalo Bryan! I have cropped the pages and saved it as a series of .jpg images, but will change these to a better edited version at a later date. Note: The magazine has cut off the last paragraph on this page, Bryan tells me it should have read:"The cones were protected by a robust metal cover plate attached to the top of the guitar. The patent for this guitar was filed in the United States in 1926 and was accepted in 1930."
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Feb 2, 2014 0:53:22 GMT
I'm in love! Since I'm planning to go to LA and rent a car/drive up to see Marc Schoenberger this month (Harry needs his neck straightened) , it looks like a diversion to the south is in order.. I don't know if the museum will let me play or touch it, but even to be in the same room would be good for the soul! Thank Mark and Michael!
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Jan 19, 2014 20:03:43 GMT
Just a thought, are you dampening the strings behind the bar as you move up the neck? (Resting the fleshy heel of your hand and little finger on the strings). If not you will get all sorts of horrible resonance coming from them.
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Jan 19, 2014 19:57:08 GMT
I just finished "Out of the Blues" by Brian D Kramer.. Most (all?) of us will know Brian and his reso playing, he published the book to accompany his latest CD, "Full Circle".
If you do plan to read the book, I strongly recommend you listen to the CD first, as much of the subject matter in the book reflects the songs lyrics (might be the other way round) and having the songs in my head certainly added to the book and made it very enjoyable. An interesting concept, book and music combo sharing content and reflecting each other.
I should say that I have no commercial link to Brian apart from having bought all his CDs over the years..
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Jan 18, 2014 1:02:01 GMT
Do you have any remnants of the decal that show flowers? Early, wood bodied Triolian Tenors with screen hole coverplates also had this one..:
Images from our notecannons.com sister site.
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Dec 29, 2013 20:10:16 GMT
Actually, I meant to ask, how come the national style O was named so? Hat tilting, or was there an Orvile Dopyera? TT There may well have been a style 0, as in 'Orvile' in the Gibson ranges, but the Style 0 National is actually a style Zero, original National price lists show style 0(Zero) single cone, Style 1,2,3,4 Tricones. It is only due to folk reading 0 as 'Oh' rather than 'Zero' that we have a style 'Oh' National... 1929 Catalogue Note also the plain body with no sandblasting on the first generation single cone style '0's.
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Dec 23, 2013 18:23:09 GMT
The first few series of Hawaii 5O feature a Hawaiian phrase or word as the title of an episode, which is meant to give a clue as to the plot, and introduce haole (non Hawaiians) to their language. I was amused to see that the episode : He kane Hewa'ole is translated as 'An Innocent Man'... Kane (pronounced ka-ne) is actually a 'skin disease', they should have written kāne (with the Kahakō and pronounced kaa-nay)... The Tin Pan Alley songwriters of old could have had fun with that one I'm sure, I can just see one of the 20s uke songs featuring a young lady strumming her uke and singing 'I love my kane....'!
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Dec 22, 2013 21:40:13 GMT
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day That's the island greeting that we send to you From the land where palm trees sway Here we know that Christmas Will be green and bright The sun to shine by day And all the stars at night Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way To say Merry Christmas to you Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day And that's the island greeting that we sing to you From the land where palm trees sway Here we know that Christmas Will be green and bright The sun to shine by day And all the stars at night Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way To say Merry Christmas to you Here we know that Christmas Will be green and bright The sun to shine by day And all the stars at night Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way To say Merry Christmas to you Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day That's the island greeting that we sing to you From the land where palm trees sway Here we know that Christmas Will be green and bright The sun to shine by day And all the stars at night Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way To say Merry Christmas A very Merry Christmas A very, very, Merry, Merry Christmas To you Thanks, Michael and all who post here!
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Nov 24, 2013 6:12:14 GMT
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Nov 23, 2013 20:12:06 GMT
Thanks for the 'heads up' Michael.. ;-)
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