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Post by paulnb57 on Aug 29, 2013 19:11:36 GMT
My Lightning arrived today, waiting to be unpacked when i got home from work. I've read many other peoples opinions on these instruments and I agree with them all, its awesome, firstly it was very well packed, and the case is good quality, open the case and Wow! I'm just over the moon with it. Tuned it up and tired it out, Wow! again, I've never owned a quality accoustic instrument before, the tone is mellow and metallic, it sustains well, with am amazing range of volume from really quite quiet to really quite loud, really dynamic, and you can FEEL it! Superb.
I took a bit of an educated risk, having never handled or played a resonator, but I am delighted! Now to get stuck in and learn to use the slide..........
So thanks to Michael, for taking all the risks putting it into production, to Robin for his friendly professional manner and great guitar setup, and of course the builders in China.
Where can I get a "Thing" neck rest?
Cheers!
Paul
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 29, 2013 20:30:14 GMT
Hi Paul, THANK YOU! Your kind and complimentary words are very much appreciated. Every single MM guitar that is sold is important to us. We set ourselves a very high standard and every guitar has to be right. If you have never played a National-style resonator guitar before, it will take a little bit of getting used to. If you think it sounds good now, it will sound even better in a few weeks when it has all settled down and bedded in. To get a 'Thing' neck rest, you have to raid a ladies dress shop and steal a hand from one of the mannequins....  Enjoy! Shine On Michael. |
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Post by stevie2sticks on Aug 29, 2013 21:04:48 GMT
Hi Paul
That's a good news post, I am in the same position but waiting delivery in three weeks! It's like a kid waiting for Xmas.
Regards
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Post by paulnb57 on Aug 30, 2013 5:51:59 GMT
Stevie,
I too was like a kid waiting for Xmas, IMHO it was worth the wait.
Cheers!
Paul
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 4:02:29 GMT
Hi Paul
I hope, but I am confident that it's worth the wait.
How long have you been waiting from ordering to shipping?
I orderd my Lighting nearly 8 weeks ago and I am still waiting for a sign from Robin, announcing that the baby is ready.
I tried to get news by email 2 weeks ago, but still no answer.
So I am a bit confused.
Cheers, Alain
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Post by paulnb57 on Aug 31, 2013 7:05:15 GMT
About 8 weeks
Resend your email, because they are in a quite rural location sometimes they have internet issues.....
Cheers!
Paul
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 31, 2013 7:21:16 GMT
Hi Alain,
I do apologise, but Paul may be right about the Internet and Robin's location. I do know he has been away quite a lot recently, in fact I think he is away this weekend.
You should not have waited two weeks to mention this. Resend your email and maybe give Robin a call. Meanwhile, I will also contact Robin.
Thanks for your loyalty and patience,
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by paulnb57 on Aug 31, 2013 12:16:50 GMT
Just a little update on this fabulous guitar, I'm still besotted and the pink one is feeling a bit left out. I ordered it with a 13 gauge top e string and in retrospect I should have gone for a 15, I didn't realise that the only difference between a set of 13's and a set of 15's is the gauge of the top e. For me a 13 is too light, easily changed though.....I also found the setup to be a bit high, so bit the bullet and slackened the strings enough to pop them out of the tailpiece, then unscrewed the cover plate, I must admit I was quite anxious as I lifted the cover plate off. There in all its fragile glory was the cone. Marked with a permanent marker so it could go back in the same place I lifted it out and the separated the biscuit, then gently levered out the bridge. Then with a piece of wet n dry on a flat surface (kitchen worktop - she was out - don't tell!! ....) I marked the bottom of the bridge and sanded of 1mm. Carefully reassembled, gradually tuning from the centre out, and now its even better! Same tone, lower action and still usable with the slide...........no rattles!! I guess that having once been a mechanical engineer helped, or was I just lucky??.......Did I mention the sustain?, the dynamic volume range? the almost reverb like quality as the notes fade? I could wax lyrical for hours....
A microfibre cloth cleans the body and strings a treat.
Anyroadup, less waffle more learning, the Introduction to Blues Slide Guitar DVD is coming out, wish me luck!
Smoke me a Kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!
Cheers!
Paul
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Post by Michael Messer on Sept 1, 2013 8:21:53 GMT
Hi Paul,
All good stuff!
I only use 15s on all my round neck Nationals and National-style guitars. That string is always tuned down to D in either D or G tuning, so a 15 feels just right to me.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2013 13:06:13 GMT
Hi Paul and Michael
Thanks for your kind response.
Alain
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Post by obrienp on Sept 3, 2013 13:20:23 GMT
Hi Paul,
Regarding the 13 top E string: you can get MM Newtone strings as singles, so changing to a 15 doesn't have to involve buying a complete set. I did exactly this after my Blues was delivered. The 15 gives much more bite than a 13. Amazing how .02 makes a difference.
Enjoy your new guitar. Excellent choice!
Kind regards,
Pat
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