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Post by creolian on Mar 14, 2017 18:16:35 GMT
If its not more than one or two going out, first thing that comes to mind is dirty or binding slots on the nut. I suppose that could happen at the bridge end as well
One of life's great mysteries for me is the pitching up of guitars while they are sleeping in their cases. My thought there, is that while being played they ( the strings ) get "warmer" and expand, only to cool down, contract and pitch up later. I usually detune a little bit ( 10 cents ) before putting them up.
HtH J
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Post by creolian on Mar 14, 2017 0:48:30 GMT
Personally, I would not molest any old instrument with anything other than a repair. As far as playing a metal resonator standing up, maybe one tune but not a set. I'm 60 and life has enough pinched nerves...
YMMV
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Post by creolian on Mar 11, 2017 1:34:59 GMT
some lacquer is more dangerous than others... I wouldn't have any around an open flame for sure. It's the stuff that uses Tolulene, Methyl ethyl Ketone, or Napthalene as an evaporating vehicle that really scares me.
from the website MSDS statement : RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH approved cartridge respirator to keep vapor / mist levels of hazardous ingredients (listed in Section II) below the occupational exposure limits (PEL &TLV). If exposure levels are unknown, or limits exceeded, use full facepiece air - purifying cartridge respirator for organic vapors and mists. Use filters to avoid breathing spray particles or sanding dusts. Follow respirator manufacturer’s instructions for use.
I worked with a guy who was injured pretty badly using a toluene based glue without a mask...
on that happy note, I'd bet that changing the volatile ingredients would effect the outcome of the patterns.
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Post by creolian on Mar 11, 2017 1:01:36 GMT
thanks so much ! yes I can see that pic and it looks like what I've got under the hood... I can see stew Mac and other sites and thought maybe someone had swapped cones. I did give the screws a mechanics inspection and it appears they've never been touched, cover or truss rod.
if nothing else, this guitar has absolutely no rattles or buzzing which is rarely the case with my wooden reso... I'm about to break down and try some tunings and slide.
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Post by creolian on Mar 11, 2017 0:17:00 GMT
hello all and thanks for your replies and experience, I'd really be flying blind without this site... A special thanks to Michael for hosting the forum.
I swapped the old wires for a set of D'adario ribbon wound chromes gauged .12, .16, .24, .32, .42, .52 and I'm mostly happy with how they sound. Obviously they don't provide cannon like volume and attack as they are electric guitar strings, but for my porch playing they're ok for now. When I get mobile again I'm going to try some more purpose intended sets in 12 and 13...
got everything loosened up and the cone moves but it wants to settle back to the bass side to the point of having the low e too close to the edge for my grab and shake style of playing. That the old set of strings were tied to the tuning posts with gorilla knots, I'm afraid I might have a dinged cone... trapeze is centered and nothing else is obvious so I'll probably play it for another week or two and bring it to my luthier for a look see under the hood, lower action and maybe a replacement marker dot as one got past franks eagle eye... other than a deep set dot ( maybe a 64th below the edges of the hole ) and some crappy glue spill around the heel it's a decent guitar that I'm having a hard time putting down.
One question: do republic stock cones have the swirl pressing that you see on national cones? My browser on this iPad won't display pics from republics webste...
Nice weekend and best to all,
jeff
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Post by creolian on Mar 9, 2017 16:39:42 GMT
Thanks, I did a bit of searching here and elsewhere and all the info I found was about moving the cone back and forth to adjust intonation. The Busker link clarifies that the cone can be moved on all axis or rotated. I'm going with a hybrid set of strings using three heaviy flat wound Tomastics and some lighter wires on the treble side... mostly because it's what I have laying around the house and am temporarily without a vehicle.
Irony is a ruptured water hose on the truck on the way back from purchasing the guitar. Left me on the side of the highway ready to sell my soul... Luckily the tow truck operator was willing to take a mere 100 dollars instead. It's a long slog to the music store and luthier I use. So, until I've got my wheels back ...
thanks again, best
jeff
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Post by creolian on Mar 8, 2017 6:17:35 GMT
I met and worked with Snooks on many occasions and he was a sweet man who had no difficulty translating the melodies in his mind to the guitar. He and New Orleans banjo player Emanual manny Sayles probably knew the words and music to as much traditional music as anyone who's ever lived. I always felt I was in the presence of a musical shaman when he was playing... Off stage he was shy but also quite the character when comfortable around friends. Snooks had gone somewhat underground prior to the late seventies when George Porter took the initiative to encourage him to perform publicly. I don't know it as fact but the rumor was that he was afraid of being busted by the IRS (tax man) We all owe GP jr a debt of gratitude for helping snooks get around and back to gigging. ( I think it's also fair to recognize George Porter as one of the fathers of "Funk", see the Meters, Cissy Strut circa 1967 ) As a blind man he had sight better than many. I was with him in the backstage trailer at the jazzfest in New Orleans after his set and asked if I could mix him a cocktail. He readily accepted and while I was pouring the vodka for our screwdrivers he asked for a bit more... explaining that "I wants to feel the fire." To this day, When I remember Snooks, I remember that moment and wants to feel the fire myself
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Post by creolian on Mar 8, 2017 3:07:53 GMT
newb here... Not looking to replicate a finish method but I remember this stuff being sold at pet stores for use on Aquariums for background painted on the outside! Haven't seen it for a while and if it contains naphthalene I can understand why. Even if I was outdoors I'd be using a suitable vapor cartridge filter in my mask. On the other hand I've been dealing with a moth infestation and maybe next vacation I'll leave some out to evaporate as napthalene is the active ingredient in mothballs. I'm being serious... be careful ! edit: added a link to naphthalene poisoning medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002477.htm
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Post by creolian on Mar 8, 2017 2:11:57 GMT
Your title piqued my interest as we just had "fat Tuesday" ( mardi gras) here... I'm very impressed by your build, didn't think I'd like screws or rivets but I must admit I really like the way they look. Good Luck and I'm looking forward to a clip
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Post by creolian on Mar 8, 2017 2:02:14 GMT
Hello All and greetings from the land of Red Beans and Mustard Greens... Way down yonder in New Orleans. Just got myself a new used republic single cone DR87. I noticed that the biscuit is a bit towards the bass side and the strings are off in that direction at the biscuit end. I'm wondering if the PO might have changed all the strings at once allowing the cone to move sideways and if that's even a possibility or something more likely from the factory. I've been playing a Wooden body Johnson with a spider and have dealt with the fits it has caused along with a couple bad frets and a broken drum shell inside. All I can say at this point is I like the republic about a 100% more already. I'm sure that some lighter strings and a bit of setup will improve it as I'm a strictly picking only player. Any info on my guitar is much appreciated as from what I've read around the web and on this forum I'm a bit weary of messing with the cone as I'm more of a ham fisted idiot when it comes to fixing things that are delicate (my favorite tool is a ball peen wrench)
I spent half of my career as a live sound mixer for music and the other half as a recordist in film and tv... Always really wanted to be a rock star;))). One day I'll relate the story of Snooks Eaglin wanting to feel the fire (in his cocktail) or maybe about the time I got put in jail while mixing monitors for Buddy Guy. Long strange trip indeed... Looking forward to being a member here.
Cheers ! Jeff
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