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Post by linkous on Jun 29, 2020 11:56:01 GMT
You have a pm, deuce..
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Post by linkous on Jun 29, 2020 8:06:06 GMT
Handspun resonator cone 9 ½ inch, Continental. Good alternative to a National reso cone. Diameter: 241 mm, height: 30 mm New, never used. Shipped from Belgium.
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Post by linkous on Jun 27, 2020 7:13:00 GMT
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Post by linkous on May 18, 2018 8:52:24 GMT
Linkous, let us know which strings win anyway I've tried the pure nickel's, Karlos, and I like them. They sound a lot stronger than the nickel plated (which I now prefer to call weak or thin) and are thus close to Monel, at least to my ears .. Although I miss the livelier and 'spicier' character of Monel with the pure nickel. So we have to wait until Newtone starts something with Monel, in the meantime I continue with the brands that I can not mention here ..
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Post by linkous on Apr 24, 2018 11:42:40 GMT
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Post by linkous on Apr 24, 2018 10:37:51 GMT
Before the D'Addario nickel plated EJ22 set, I had Martin Monel Retro strings (medium .013 - .056) on the steel body reso. The same 'strong voice', but I prefer the Monel's just because of the higher tension (easier slide an a bit louder). Maybe the D'Addario -high tension- pure nickel's could be a good alternative for Monel (also a kind of nickel)?
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Post by linkous on Apr 24, 2018 7:04:19 GMT
Thanks for the tip, Karlos!
Are these Newtone strings pure nickel or nickel plated, Michael?
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Post by linkous on Apr 4, 2018 19:05:22 GMT
It is not the guitar but the fingers that are impressive..
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Post by linkous on Mar 27, 2018 9:20:47 GMT
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Post by linkous on Mar 22, 2018 15:52:14 GMT
‘Surely, a great many guitars of many kinds need resets or more by 80 years of age. That doesn’t mean they were badly-built in the first place.’
This is exactly my point, Bod. As a furniture maker I absolutely trust the strength of wood glue, but as a restorer I also know what happens with a glued joint after a few decennia.
The only reason to build neck and stick out of two parts is an economic reason. It is faster, easier and cheaper. And that has nothing to do with a better sound or quality, on the contrary.
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Post by linkous on Mar 22, 2018 11:46:07 GMT
I can imagine that a bad neck joint has its own sound, Kenny.
www.nationalguitars.com/faq-1 : 'Do you repair vintage Nationals?
25 years of building resonator guitars has made National Reso-Phonic the repair headquarters for all vintage Nationals. The same fine luthiers who make our guitars can also repair and refurbish your vintage instruments. We have all the equipment, parts, and expertise to make your vintage National as great as it can be!
We will also consider work on other brands of American-made resonator instruments (no imports please), and will install pickups in both new and vintage Nationals, as well as spider-cone guitars.
It can be difficult to give a repair estimate over the phone. You may email pictures of your instrument to repairs@nationalguitars.com for an estimate, but it is best to have the instrument in our hands for evaluation. Typically, vintage Nationals may need neck resets, or neck and fretwork ranging between $300-600. A full neck replacement with installation usually costs $800. These are just a few of the standard repairs performed here at the National factory. Our shop repair rate is 85.00 per hour..'
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Post by linkous on Mar 21, 2018 7:51:13 GMT
michaelmesser.proboards.com/thread/9983/duolians : '... The green one on the left got a new neck made from honduran mahogany with "National Duolian" stamped in the headstock. Serial numbers, too. The rolled "f" hole model on the right got a new neck ...'
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Post by linkous on Mar 19, 2018 21:02:09 GMT
Michael, do you mean a neck reset to an old National guitar is an exception?!
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Post by linkous on Mar 19, 2018 7:48:46 GMT
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Post by linkous on Mar 15, 2018 8:42:19 GMT
Can someone tell me the difference between a 2 piece and 3 piece resophonic body, please?
Thanks!
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