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Post by lexluthier on Jan 16, 2021 19:40:09 GMT
Hi Michael! A few questions about the fretboards specifically on the Blues 12 fret if I may. 1. Are they flat or do they have a radius presently? Can’t tell from the photos. 2. Are they bound? There are photos of both bound and unbound on the relevant page. 3. Is the engineered Blackwood safe or suitable to use lemon oil on? I hate dry looking and feeling fretboards but don’t know what this product is constructed of. I like ebony boards, so these look great to my eye! 4. It’s stated on the page they are currently in stock so what is the approximate delivery time from ordering? Sorry to ask this one but it may be time critical.
Still enjoying reading all the posts on the board even if I’ve not been able to post myself. A great moment of distraction and normality most days, helps with keeping sane! Glad you’re still here.
Thanks, Chris.
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Post by Michael Messer on Jan 17, 2021 11:20:52 GMT
Hi Chris,
Answers to your questions....
1. Are they flat or do they have a radius presently? >>They have a very slight radius.
2. Are they bound? There are photos of both bound and unbound on the relevant page. >>All MM Guitars fretboards are bound. Those unbound photos are old.
3. Is the engineered Blackwood safe or suitable to use lemon oil on? I hate dry looking and feeling fretboards but don’t know what this product is constructed of. I like ebony boards, so these look great to my eye! >>The Blackwood fretboards seem to be fine with lemon oil. We clean all the fretboards with lemon oil when they are set up, but only very little. This material doesn't really need oiling because it does go dry looking. We find it better than the rosewood that we used to use and they don't have to hack up the planet to make fretboards.
4. It’s stated on the page they are currently in stock so what is the approximate delivery time from ordering? Sorry to ask this one but it may be time critical. >>I am currently waiting for a shipment to arrive. It has been held up from docking at Southampton because of current political situations. There are quite a lot of pre-orders to get out, so I estimate late February. This is only an estimate because it has to dock, unload, clear UK Customs, get delivered to my storeroom, then be checked and set up in batches of who ordered first.
I would be very happy for you to have one of the new MMBs :-)
Thanks Chris,
Shine On Michael
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Post by lexluthier on Jan 17, 2021 12:16:32 GMT
Hi! That’s great, thank you. Especially happy about the radiused fretboard, just how I like ‘em!
Ever since I was a kid I’ve considered these beautiful woods like other people consider crystals and gemstones. Precious. I hoard even small pieces of exotic wood like a squirrel hoards nuts, it all gets used for something worthwhile in the end.
I’ve had more guitars through my hands than I can remember but in 40 years+ of my guitar history I’ve only purchased 2 guitars(basses) from new and that because I couldn’t find what I NEEDED 2nd hand. This guitar ticks every box required, new purchase No.3 maybe on the horizon, all things being able to align.
The Blackwood sounds like a great product being used for the right application, I’m good with it. As you said, we have to stop hacking down the environment, especially just for vanity items and poor quality, throw away crap. Conserve the best of the past and preserve and protect the future.
Here endeth my Sunday morning sermon!
Hope to be in touch soon, thanks, Chris.
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Post by jono1uk on Jan 17, 2021 21:23:31 GMT
Hi Chris
I bought a 28 of Michael a few months back ..the guitar and service i received was second to none.
Jon
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