FAQ http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/forums/13 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:25:31 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/forums/13 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Inserting photos / images in posts: step by step (updated for Yuku) ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/75214/t/Inserting-photos-images--posts-step--step-updated--Yuku-.html (The screen captures below were done with a PC (XP) using Firefox. Things should look essentially the same on other platforms and browsers. If there are confusing variations please let me know and I will try to get screen captures for other browsers. Questions and suggestions for improvement are welcome.)

Safari tool bar issue:

If you are a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (gitargeezer) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/75214 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:47:38 GMT <![CDATA[ Neck Profiles ---- Cross Sections ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/73262/t/Neck-Profiles-Cross-Sections.html more precisely was my Custom w/Full Thickness V-shape neck and I recently
started a thread >>Full Thickness Neck, V-shape ---wondering how "thin" it is <<
and soon continued with comparing several profiles , always at the 1st, 6th and 10th fret -
to get the images not too much confusing I limited the number of guitars to three on each image.
Ingo
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ifeu) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/73262 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:53:17 GMT <![CDATA[ Embedding Youtube videos, step by step ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/65958/t/Embedding-Youtube-videos-step-by-step.html The screen captures below were done on an XP machine using Firefox, but I believe the toolbar looks much the same in other browsers.

There are two general approaches for embedding videos in Yuku. You can search for a Youtube video from within the Yuku "Add Reply" or "New Topic" window, or you can copy a line of code from a Youtube page (or other source) containing the video you wish to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (gitargeezer) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/65958 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:12:14 GMT <![CDATA[ INSTALLING GROVER STA-TITES ON A 000-15S ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/60431/t/INSTALLING-GROVER-STA-TITES-ON-A-000-15S.html
Firstly, buy the Sta-tites from StewMac (half the price of the UK). They don't come with bushings. Buy TWO sets of 3/8" bushings (part #3458) from them as well. Two sets are needed because they fit three in the outside bass rail/three in the inside bass rail, and the same on the treble side.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (waterpoet57) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/60431 Tue, 20 May 2008 17:00:41 GMT <![CDATA[ ?? Martin Labels Post Here ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5306/t/-Martin-Labels-Post-Here.html I think we would all be better served if there were a Label Repository archived in FaQ.
So I will Post labels and let the Debate begin,I think it is important to Post "questionable" examples.

FAKE/? feeds@yuku.com (nod) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5306 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:30:40 GMT <![CDATA[ Insuring Your Martin Guitar ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5313/t/Insuring-Your-Martin-Guitar.html
The most important factor is whether or not you perform anywhere for any... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (RhysOrd) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5313 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:12:24 GMT <![CDATA[ The Official Structure of the UMGF ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5318/t/The-Official-Structure-of-the-UMGF.html
The Official Structure of the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum


We often receive questions about who owns the UMGF, how it is governed, etc. These are appropriate inquiries. The following will briefly describe the UMGF’s legal organization.

Background:

Steve... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mac Carter) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5318 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:28:20 GMT <![CDATA[ Guitar CITES and Import/Export FAQ's ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5320/t/Guitar-CITES-and-Import-Export-FAQ-s.html
Musical Instrument CITES guide

Any questions? Just ask.

Andy
D-42 Custom 12-Fret
OM-42 Custom 'burst/adi
00-42 style UMGF #37... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (66d35) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5320 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:05:37 GMT <![CDATA[ Quartersawn? Diagrams and pics from Willi and John... ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5316/t/Quartersawn-Diagrams-and-pics-from-Willi-and-John-.html EDIT:
John Arnold and Willi Henkes provide detailed information on quartersawn Brazilian, especially starting on p. 2 of this thread.
It's a great reference with plenty to chew on!

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I'm a dolt about quartersawn Braz...I keep looking at posts and pictures here and can't figure it out.

This guitar claims to have quartersawn Braz. I know it's not the greatest piece... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (WkndHack) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5316 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:59:53 GMT <![CDATA[ Luthier's Links ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5317/t/Luthier-s-Links.html :) Indicates Recommendation by a Forum Member
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:) John Arnold... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (hog15s) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5317 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:46:52 GMT <![CDATA[ Temporary Search Patch ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5311/t/Temporary-Search-Patch.html
[your search terms] site:p072.ezboard.com

Of course, the brackets are not needed.

Many thanks, BBB2!! ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mac Carter) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5311 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 20:36:36 GMT <![CDATA[ Guitar Stores by Country & State or Province ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5314/t/Guitar-Stores-by-Country-amp-State-or-Province.html :) Indicates Site Recommended by a Forum Member
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The United States feeds@yuku.com (hog15s) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5314 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:15:40 GMT <![CDATA[ Neck Woods, Wings and Spanish Cedar... ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5319/t/Neck-Woods-Wings-and-Spanish-Cedar-.html
There seems to be much confusion when it comes to the term “Select Hardwood,” so I figured a writeup that could be placed in the FAQ section wood be appropriate.

First of all, what does the term “Select Hardwood” mean? Does it refer to a particular species of wood? Does is imply that the headstock will have wings? The term “Select Hardwood” simply allows Martin to choose the neck wood based upon what is available at the time. Right now... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (rt1965) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5319 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:06:59 GMT <![CDATA[ Martin Wood Grades; Martin Laminates ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5308/t/Martin-Wood-Grades-Martin-Laminates.html
Generally applied wood grades

Top Wood:

Sitka Spruce and Red Spruce tops have 8 grades based on tightness of grain, straightness, color, degree of quartersawing, silking, internal defects (such as sap pockets, occlusions, etc.) and overall cosmetic appearance:

No grade given - 16’s and below
Grade 1 / 2 - 18’s and 21’s
Grade 3 / 4 - 28’s and 35’s
Grade 5 / 6 -... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mac Carter) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5308 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:42:34 GMT <![CDATA[ Martin Tenor Guitars ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5328/t/Martin-Tenor-Guitars.html
Martin Tenor Guitars at TenorGuitar.com ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mac1588) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5328 Fri, 28 Oct 2005 07:56:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Quarter sawn vs. Slab cut example. ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5324/t/Quarter-sawn-vs-Slab-cut-example-.html www.launstein.com/floorin...arter.html
www.taylorlumberinc.com/techniques.php
www.allwoodwork.com/artic...ersawn.htm feeds@yuku.com (1CSNfan) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5324 Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:13:10 GMT <![CDATA[ What is Runout? ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5331/t/What-is-Runout-.html here.
Mark....
...we have all been here before..
]]> feeds@yuku.com (1CSNfan) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5331 Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:19:11 GMT <![CDATA[ Bone Saddles and Nuts - Serial No's by Model ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5322/t/Bone-Saddles-and-Nuts-Serial-No-s-by-Model.html
00018 - 1017801
00028 - 1015735
D18 - 1014107
D28 - 1014117
D35 - 1014309
D40 - 1014167
D41 - 1013985
D41SPEC - 1015921
D42 - 1014360
D42K - 1016124
D42K2 - 1014177
D45 - 1014362
D1228 - 1015871
HD28 -... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mac1588) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5322 Tue, 07 Jun 2005 15:24:54 GMT <![CDATA[ How to Become a Member of the UMGF ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5315/t/How-to-Become-a-Member-of-the-UMGF.html
1. You should first register an account with Yuku. The Administrators at the UMGF are not involved in this process, it is strictly a Yuku matter.

2. Once your Yuku name and password have been approved, then you should log on to Yuku and go to the UMGF. At this point you will be in "lurker" status. Then go to our Test section... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mac1588) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5315 Tue, 08 Mar 2005 10:50:59 GMT <![CDATA[ Martin nomenclature explained ]]> http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5333/t/Martin-nomenclature-explained.html
The term "nomenclature" is a big word that refers to the process of classifying and categorizing, and when it comes to Martin nomenclature, I would like to explain how the Martin guitars are classified.

The Martin guitar name is typically divided into two parts--a prefix and a suffix, divided by a hyphen. It looks like this, with various examples being, "ooo-28," "D-18,"... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ddvh45) http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/5333 Sat, 05 Mar 2005 12:00:47 GMT