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Post by gouranga on Jul 7, 2013 11:13:29 GMT
After all, it boils down to a very personal preference and ones own ears, feelings, and feel for the physicals of the guitar. Also, can be how one feels at the time one is playing each individual guitar. Some days we pick up a guitar and it brings out so much in us, a few hours later, it does something different to us. Suppose, that's why guitarists have got quite a few, or many instruments, but 1 or 2 main babies.
Take care and best wishes to all.
Gouranga
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Post by paulnb57 on Jul 7, 2013 11:34:32 GMT
I also think that the appearance of an instrument also has an effect, for example I like the Lightning and the Blues, for their ethos playability, sound, value and reputation, however I am not keen on the Lightning engraving or the paint finish on the Blues, and to an extent an instrument has to entice me to play it. Then theres the Busker Sidewalk I really like the Palm Tree Engraving, but its a 14 fretter............oooooooooooh!
A Lightning with Palm Trees, 12 fret neck........my debit card would be out in an instant!!
Im so near to a purchase, and living on the Isle of Wight (UK) have little chance of playing one first..........it keeps me awake at night!
Paul
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Post by Matt on Jul 7, 2013 12:53:31 GMT
It's worth noting that the Busker Sidewalk hasn't had the same work done on the design by Michael & Co as the Lightning and Blues. What difference that makes I couldn't say as I've never played one!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2013 12:56:33 GMT
Hi Paul. Whats wrong with 14 frets? the look, or the difference in tone? I don't think you'd notice much difference in the tone. TT
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Post by paulnb57 on Jul 7, 2013 13:08:30 GMT
It would be interesting to know the differences between the brands......
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 7, 2013 13:24:33 GMT
There is a lot of difference in tone between a 12 and a 14 fret National-style resonator guitar. 14 fret guitars have less bottom end. There is always a compromise, and in this case the compromise is ease of access to high frets.
There used to be a lot of difference between the two brands, but as time went by and with my involvement in the designs, the two brands are now similar in quality.
The reasons we went for the painted MM Blues and the lightning bolt design on the MM Lightning were that (a) they are classic 1920s/30s designs, and (b) nobody else was doing them. I had no intention of setting out to copy NRP guitars, my intention was to be inspired by and pay homage to original National guitars. That is the philosophy behind my MM guitars company.
We are about to launch the new wood bodied MM Blues '28. I have spent four years testing samples and changing designs to get it right. I do not believe there is any other company in the world producing budget priced resonator guitars that would have done this for a guitar that will retail for under £500.
Shine On Michael
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Post by paulnb57 on Jul 7, 2013 13:34:35 GMT
I hope I didnt cause offence with my comments about the Lightning and the Blues, there was certainly none intended!
Paul
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 7, 2013 14:21:20 GMT
Hi Paul,
No, you did not offend me at all, I was just trying to answer your comment factually.
Everyone does variations on the Style 0 palm trees, volcanoes and boats sandblasting, and I had no intention of making my guitars like everyone else's.
Shine On Michael.
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Post by paulnb57 on Jul 7, 2013 16:35:21 GMT
I commend you for it Michael, it may not be everybody's cup-o-tea, but it is at least individual and recognisable...
Paul
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 7, 2013 16:58:18 GMT
Hi Paul,
Thanks!
The MM Lightning is based on the first nickel-plated sandblasted single cone National guitars. These are known as 'Lightning Bolt' Nationals and were IMO the first Style 0s. So my MM Lightning is not just a design based on a whim that makes it different, it is a homage to the early single cone Nationals.
Shine On Michael.
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Post by paulnb57 on Jul 7, 2013 20:23:54 GMT
That prompted some Googling, its true - you learn something new every day...........
Tomorrow is phone Buskers and decide day! Wish me luck!
Paul
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Post by paulnb57 on Jul 8, 2013 8:55:05 GMT
Ive only been and gone and placed an order for a Lightning! Quite a waiting list, but its happening...........
Paul
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 8, 2013 10:11:05 GMT
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your order. I am sure you will be very pleased with your MM Lightning. Let me know when it arrives that you are happy with it. Ay questions about it, I am always happy to help.
Living on the Isle of Wight, do you know JC Grimshaw? He is a dear friend of mine, a collector of Nationals and a wonderful musician. JC has played my MM guitars. Also, forum member Rick Stokes lives there....he also plays Nationals and various resonator guitars.
Shine On Michael.
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Post by paulnb57 on Jul 8, 2013 10:32:12 GMT
Thanks Michael, Ive certainly heard of JC (and Angelina) but not had the pleasure of catching a gig yet. Don't know Rick, but the IOW is bigger than folk think..........
I'll be sure to post when it arrives.......In an instant gratification society, its gonna be a long wait!......
Regards
Paul
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Post by micknand on Jul 30, 2013 12:48:36 GMT
Hi from Halifax in Yorkshire an interesting discussion.
Now that Paul is sorted (except for the waiting) perhaps this would be a good time to post my dilemma.
I am new to resonators having played mainly rock and blues for the last "cough, cough" years (Oh OK 30 something). Now I want to try my hand at country blues picking and for the first time slide. I have only played one resonator in a shop that was set up to be played instead of to collect dust. This was a Regal tricone in Hobgoblin in Leeds. I really liked the tone and looks but had already looked at Busker guitars and MM guitars on t'net.
So to my dilemma. Given that I cannot easily get access to a shop stocking these guitars, what do folk think I would find the benefits or not of... MM Blues/MM Lightning/Busker Deco?
Mick
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