lsm44
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Post by lsm44 on Apr 25, 2022 14:09:15 GMT
New to this so I hope I am in the right place. Should an Amistar Model N have a spider in it, the cone that is fitted has raised grooves that radiate down and around the cone are there better ones please?
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Post by leeophonic on Apr 25, 2022 17:48:23 GMT
A photo would be of benefit to illustrate your concerns.
Regards
Lee
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Post by Michael Messer on Apr 25, 2022 18:27:53 GMT
New to this so I hope I am in the right place. Should an Amistar Model N have a spider in it, the cone that is fitted has raised grooves that radiate down and around the cone are there better ones please? Hi Ism44, Welcome to our forum If what you have is an Amistar Style N, it is a nickel plated brass bodied 14 fret National-style guitar with a 9.5" biscuit style cone. It is not a Dobro-style guitar and it should not have a spider. I believe that what you are calling raised grooves that radiate down and around are actually spirals in a 9.5" National-style cone. Lee is correct that without photos we cannot be sure of what you are asking about. I reckon I'm not far off though. Shine On Michael |
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Post by lsm44 on Apr 25, 2022 21:15:27 GMT
Thanks for the quick replies, you are spot on Michael with your thoughts they are of course spirals. I think it needs a new cone as the guitar sounds flat and not very loud, I have fitted a National neck pick-up and that overcame the loss of sound but would sooner get it back to how it should be. Any information on where to purchase the best cones from would be helpful.
Keep safe
Rob
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Post by Michael Messer on Apr 26, 2022 8:20:04 GMT
Hi Rob,
My pleasure.
Before offering any more advice, let's see some photos of the guitar showing as much detail of the setup as you can.
What makes you think the cone is damaged?
Shine On
Michael
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Post by lsm44 on Apr 27, 2022 17:58:50 GMT
When I got the guitar it had a rather Heath Robinson pickup fitted and there is a 3-4 mm cut in the outer edge where a cable came through and it was turned back, I straightened that out but it obviously is a weakness. I am surprised that the biscuit pressure is not adjustable by suspending it with screws from the hand cover, might have a go at that.
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Apr 27, 2022 18:13:37 GMT
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Post by bonzo on Apr 27, 2022 18:13:37 GMT
Noooooooooo!
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Post by lsm44 on Apr 28, 2022 5:49:37 GMT
So, not a good idea then Bonzo!
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Post by bonzo on Apr 28, 2022 7:38:17 GMT
Hi ism44 welcome to the forum. Briefly and without going into great detail its the string pressure on the bridge/biscuit/cone that gives a resonator its tone, that pressure would be adjusted as part of the setup of the guitar, the break angle being one way to judge and generally that's partly controlled by the height of the bridge. Other things come into play of course.
Other forum members will be chipping in I'm sure so hold off on any drilling for the time being! 🎸👍
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by Michael Messer on Apr 28, 2022 7:49:51 GMT
When I got the guitar it had a rather Heath Robinson pickup fitted and there is a 3-4 mm cut in the outer edge where a cable came through and it was turned back, I straightened that out but it obviously is a weakness. I am surprised that the biscuit pressure is not adjustable by suspending it with screws from the hand cover, might have a go at that. Just to be absolutely sure what you are saying. Is there a hole cut in the resonator cone for a pickup cable? Shine On Michael |
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