MM Fiddle-Edge has landed !!!
May 19, 2022 12:25:53 GMT
Michael Messer, gordon, and 13 more like this
Post by snakehips on May 19, 2022 12:25:53 GMT
Hi there !
My brand new MM Fiddle-Edge Dobro reproduction (with improvements) "landed" at my work, between patients.
I had a min or two between patients to patiently unbox the guitar.
I've not really been able to play it yet BUT lunchtime is about to start - then I can let rip on it !!
First impressions ?
Looks great over all
Neck ? My instant reaction was the high-gloss finish on the neck reminded me straight away of the luxurious feel of Beltona guitar necks (and Dave King guitars).
The tiny MM insignia embossed into the guitar top, visible through the gaps in the tailpiece, is classy in it's subtlty.
Same with the M-shape included in the cut-out shape of the tailpiece itself.
I have played quite a few Fiddle-Edge Dobros in shops over the years, especially one last year I did consider buying.
Having said that, I'm not so experienced on decerning anything different in this MM model, compared to the vintage originals - it just looks like a vintage one.
One thing that annoys me with NRP's Style O reproduction, is the etched strip on the side of the guitar. The etched band is narrower than in all the vintage Style O's that I've ever owned. As MM has reduced the depth of his Fiddle-Edge Dobro a little, compared to originals, I wondered if this might mess with the look of the embossed/raised areas on the sides - and it doesn't - at all.
All in all, a fabulous looking guitar - just to play it now !!!!
And it came with a lovely Diamond Bottleneck too and a fab moulded case (with no less than SIX latches)
I plan to do a video at some point - a real person out there, with one of these guitars !
Well done, Michael !
My brand new MM Fiddle-Edge Dobro reproduction (with improvements) "landed" at my work, between patients.
I had a min or two between patients to patiently unbox the guitar.
I've not really been able to play it yet BUT lunchtime is about to start - then I can let rip on it !!
First impressions ?
Looks great over all
Neck ? My instant reaction was the high-gloss finish on the neck reminded me straight away of the luxurious feel of Beltona guitar necks (and Dave King guitars).
The tiny MM insignia embossed into the guitar top, visible through the gaps in the tailpiece, is classy in it's subtlty.
Same with the M-shape included in the cut-out shape of the tailpiece itself.
I have played quite a few Fiddle-Edge Dobros in shops over the years, especially one last year I did consider buying.
Having said that, I'm not so experienced on decerning anything different in this MM model, compared to the vintage originals - it just looks like a vintage one.
One thing that annoys me with NRP's Style O reproduction, is the etched strip on the side of the guitar. The etched band is narrower than in all the vintage Style O's that I've ever owned. As MM has reduced the depth of his Fiddle-Edge Dobro a little, compared to originals, I wondered if this might mess with the look of the embossed/raised areas on the sides - and it doesn't - at all.
All in all, a fabulous looking guitar - just to play it now !!!!
And it came with a lovely Diamond Bottleneck too and a fab moulded case (with no less than SIX latches)
I plan to do a video at some point - a real person out there, with one of these guitars !
Well done, Michael !
