D28 fretboard 'dots' - one is noticeably darker

feeds@yuku.com (professorsquishy) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:02:05 GMT

One of the dots above the 12th fret is kinda dingy gray compared to the others that shine with a silvery glow. Is that something I could have replaced by a reputable guitar tech?

Just picky I guess...

Reading a FON

feeds@yuku.com (granmamou) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:28 GMT

A Little Something For You Barbershoppers Out There

feeds@yuku.com (smalt18) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:27:11 GMT

Barbershop Harmony at its best:

2009 International Barbershop Chorus Champions

000-18A Soundhole Size

feeds@yuku.com (jackholexxxx) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:16:53 GMT

Is it a standard 4"?

Thanks

Pete

Looks like I have a crack starting

feeds@yuku.com (sutton) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:14:12 GMT

Hey Gang,

I've been lucky...In over 40 years I've never had a crack. I don't have a digital camera but it seems to be a slight split (not s finish check) on the back of my D 18 ...not an old one but a good sounding one that I want to hang on to. It runs along a grain line on the back (outside) , and I'm not particularly freaked about it because as Larry Sandburg said, "Guitars ar made of wood and wood cracks, and wood can be fixed) It is nowhere visible...

Strings for a Style O - PB or 80/20?

feeds@yuku.com (Herringboned) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:55:49 GMT

Being brand new to the resonator world, I'd appreciate coments from folks who've used PBs and 80/20s on their Style Os (particularly 14 fretters), and how they would describe the difference in sound.

Thanks in advance!

FS: 3 Used Martins, two used Caltons, plus Hiscox OM case (dealer) with FREE GUITAR!

feeds@yuku.com (SixxStringer) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:30:58 GMT

1. Martin 000-17S--everything you'd expect in a near-perfect, stock model, PLUS...this is the only one made (protoype) with solid ebony fretboard and bridge (but still carries Martin stamp and serial number). When it went to production, they converted to Micarta. Nothing, in my opinion, wrong with that--but purists seem to favor the ebony. Price reflects this upgrade--$1850 plus shipping (U.S. only).

Practice with both electric and acoustic

feeds@yuku.com (Hipgrncln) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:45 GMT

Have both electric and acoustic guitars and practice with both. Wondering if this may be holding back the learning process as I try to play multiple guitars for a few minutes per day. Anyone else do this ???? Bob J

Practice with both electric and acoustic

feeds@yuku.com (Hipgrncln) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:45 GMT

Old straight braced D-28 Sitka v. new Adi HD-28V

feeds@yuku.com (kydave) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:35:51 GMT

In trying to decide between the Dan Tyminski or a custom Adi topped HD-28V I went over and played 4 of the HD-28V custom models, both to see how the sound varied and how the appearance varied. I took my '71 D-28 along as my reference point.

Interestingly, although all the HD-28V models had a little more bass, they had no significant difference in volume. I was A/B'ing with a very good guitar player who works in the store. He has a strong right hand attack making it...

Your favorite acoustic guitar song

feeds@yuku.com (NavajoChief) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:17:42 GMT

I know this comes up ever few years. Looking for an update...Thanks.

OOO-18 Golden Era

feeds@yuku.com (fret21) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:06:03 GMT

What type of neck has this one got....V or low profile, only there's on the bay right now which I like the look of.

Though can't help thinkin it looks like an overblown OM18v. Whats the difference?

Thks

Something for You Beer Drinkers

feeds@yuku.com (3fangers) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:55:33 GMT

DO RE MI BEER, by Homer J. Simpson.

DOUGH... the stuff...that buys me beer...

RAY..... the guy that sells me beer...

ME...... the guy... who drinks the beer,

FAR..... the distance to my beer

SO...... I think I'll have a beer...

LA...... La la la la la la beer...

More Lawrence Welk Fun from 1961

feeds@yuku.com (3fangers) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:41:55 GMT

Amazing rendition of "Ghost Riders In The Sky" with Neil LeVang on guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMdS9ExnW-w

Martin Style 4?

feeds@yuku.com (Boz) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:26:56 GMT

Conversations with a couple of Ukulele players/collectors have speculated on the existence of a style 4 Martin Ukulele. One collector from the Chicago area claims to have one. Anybody here have anything on such an item ?

New (Old Stock) Martin Needing Refret

feeds@yuku.com (HD28VGUY) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:26:53 GMT

It occurred to me that this is a possible scenario. We all know of guitars that have been hanging NEW in dealer's showrooms for a year or two, even more. These guitars get picked up and played.....MANY, MANY times a day, six days a week. What do you think? Ever seen a NEW Martin that's gonna need a refret soon???

Congratulations to Gryphon - Great Front Page Tribute Article in Todays San Jose Mercury News

feeds@yuku.com (Jay Keller) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:43:12 GMT

What a great surprise to see a huge picture of Frank Ford on the front page of my Monday-morning newspaper! And a really nice article spread onto two pages.

The store celebrated it's 40th anniversary recently, with a great party including lots of excellent live music. I violated my low-carb diet and ate too much cake and ice cream!

I still have the first guitar I ever bought there, a 1963 Guild classical my wife got me about 23 years ago. My daughter learned to...

Can you help identify this model Martin?

feeds@yuku.com (Martin4epher) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:34:32 GMT

Farmville

feeds@yuku.com (Zipster100) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:23:43 GMT

On Facebook the game Farmville has become very popular, over 63 million users (frightening by any standard). I normaly do no go in for on-line or video games in any way, however, this one sucked me in and I can even begin to uderstand why. I that there are few players on the UMGF becuase I exchange Farmville gifts with them. Anyone else out there playing? Does anyone have any idea why this game is so engaging?

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D28 fretboard 'dots' - one is noticeably darker

Reading a FON

A Little Something For You Barbershoppers Out There

000-18A Soundhole Size

Looks like I have a crack starting

Strings for a Style O - PB or 80/20?

FS: 3 Used Martins, two used Caltons, plus Hiscox OM case (dealer) with FREE GUITAR!

Practice with both electric and acoustic

Practice with both electric and acoustic

Old straight braced D-28 Sitka v. new Adi HD-28V

Your favorite acoustic guitar song

OOO-18 Golden Era

Something for You Beer Drinkers

More Lawrence Welk Fun from 1961

Martin Style 4?

New (Old Stock) Martin Needing Refret

Congratulations to Gryphon - Great Front Page Tribute Article in Todays San Jose Mercury News

Can you help identify this model Martin?

Farmville