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Post by howard lee on May 3, 2024 6:04:10 GMT -5
Good morning from Brooklyn.
I rode shotgun in Tonguy's car (you may know him from the UMGF; we have been friends for many years) as we drove to Teaneck, NJ, to visit Lark Street Music. larkstreetmusic.com/
It has been quite a few years since I was there last, but the broad assortment of guitars, basses (acoustic and electric), banjos, mandolins, and electric keyboards is still there. We spent a couple of hours playing various acoustic guitars, especially a 1985 Martin D-35V (a 20th anniversary version of the D-35) in which Tony is interested. I played a McAlister OM (needed to be played more, a little clunkier sonically than one would expect), a Pre War Guitar Co. HD-28 (brand new and quite lively, balanced and resonant), a Collings D-1 (nice, but it had that signature Collings tone that's just a little too edgy for my ear), and a Gibson Advanced Jumbo whose tone was so fundamental that I detected zero overtones and limited sustain—not for me. Tony picked up a 1995 Larrivee Jumbo with lots of gorgeous inlay that was the proverbial lap piano, at a tantalizing low price because it had a couple of noticeable cosmetic issues.
What I realized is that the guitars that live here and I play regularly are better than I deserve and I am quite pleased to have them. It's rare that I encounter a guitar that I'd be interested in buying anymore.
Then we had lunch at a Glat Kosher deli down the street (Teaneck has a large Orthodox community), strolled a bit, and drove back to Brooklyn. I must say it was nice to get out of the neighborhood for a few hours and spend some time in another burgh.
Wishing everyone a pleasant day today. Play your guitars.
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Post by Cornflake on May 3, 2024 7:14:18 GMT -5
Good morning. Sounds like a good outing, Howard.
Nothing much to report. Peace.
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Post by kenlarsson on May 3, 2024 7:22:49 GMT -5
Good morning. I was born in Teaneck. I'm getting ready to head out with the Audubon folks for the Weeki Wachi Preserve summit which is working toward getting an agreement with the water authority to keep the property from becoming a water park and amusement area. We'll see how that works out. Actually, negotiations have been going well so we are optimistic.
Have a great day.
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Post by drlj on May 3, 2024 7:42:04 GMT -5
We had neighbors who have helped me out since the surgery over for pizza last night. Nice evening but it really wore me out. Still, I am feeling better and making progress. I was at Elderly last fall. I looked at more guitars than I played. I didn’t really feel like picking up most of them . I know I played 2-3 nice guitars but I couldn’t tell you what they were right now. Stormed last night. Cooler today with possibility of more rain. That’s all the news I have.
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Post by docfroon on May 3, 2024 7:56:08 GMT -5
Sounds like a great day well spent, Howard.
I can certainly relate to comment regarding the absence of another "gotta have it" guitar. Marcia bought me a Roger McGuinn Seven string a few years ago, and I acquired an Anniversary D18. They are on the wall with the Clarence White that I played at the factory. ( As CFM does not sell at the factory, I took down the serial number and had my local shop order it for me. ) Are there better guitars, guitars that would fit me even better? Probably. But I am not seeking them out. There is one that I played: Mike Wonder's D-1 Collings. Whoo boy. What a sweetie! And the guitar, too.
I mention it because it reminds me that not all guitars with the same designation are the same. In 1972 I had the wherewithal to afford a D18. I went into THE BIG CITY of Cleveland, OH and bought one. There were several and I did not know then to try 'em all. To this day I wonder if I passed up a diamond for a cubic zirconia. But no, no regrets. It was $287.38 - includes tax and hard shell case- well spent. Still owned, still played. Froon
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Post by Village Idiot on May 3, 2024 8:11:50 GMT -5
It's a nice day here, between rains yesterday and tomorrow. I've got my laundry done and am going to hang it outside before I leave for work.
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Post by drlj on May 3, 2024 8:43:11 GMT -5
I just realized it’s Friday. Two-Ton Baker used to sing that Friday was fish day. Maybe so.
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Post by Marty on May 3, 2024 8:45:16 GMT -5
Good morning.
43F-70F sunny.
Down side of having spoiled cats. They would not come in at bedtime last night. So I figured they could spend the night outside since it wasn't cold. Got up the use the facilities at 1 am and they gladly came in. At 3am they were both begging to go out again and I shooed them away, they did the same at 4am and 5am and at 6am I'd had enough and threw them out. Going to be a early nap today.
I'll get some shop time in until then.
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Post by drlj on May 3, 2024 8:48:04 GMT -5
Sounds like a great day well spent, Howard.
I can certainly relate to comment regarding the absence of another "gotta have it" guitar. Marcia bought me a Roger McGuinn Seven string a few years ago, and I acquired an Anniversary D18. They are on the wall with the Clarence White that I played at the factory. ( As CFM does not sell at the factory, I took down the serial number and had my local shop order it for me. ) Are there better guitars, guitars that would fit me even better? Probably. But I am not seeking them out. There is one that I played: Mike Wonder's D-1 Collings. Whoo boy. What a sweetie! And the guitar, too.
I mention it because it reminds me that not all guitars with the same designation are the same. In 1972 I had the wherewithal to afford a D18. I went into THE BIG CITY of Cleveland, OH and bought one. There were several and I did not know then to try 'em all. To this day I wonder if I passed up a diamond for a cubic zirconia. But no, no regrets. It was $287.38 - includes tax and hard shell case- well spent. Still owned, still played. Froon My D-18 is from either 1993 or 1994. I can never remember which. Nice guitar. It seems new to me but 1993 was 31 years ago. How is that possible?
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Post by docfroon on May 3, 2024 8:57:51 GMT -5
I know that feeling. I had almost recovered from The Y2K Debacle That Wasn't. Then I started getting blown away at Open Mic stages by pickers that were born after that.
That original Victoria Luggage case for the D18 has been replaced. I started running low on duct tape, and keeping the case wasn't the best option.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on May 3, 2024 9:12:57 GMT -5
Morning all. Up and at em. It’s going to start raining by this afternoon, so I need to mow the front before then. Also off to Kaiser for my INR, then to Freddies to resupply. Probable nap later. Tylenol is my friend.
That’s all I got.
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Post by howard lee on May 3, 2024 9:16:26 GMT -5
Sounds like a great day well spent, Howard.
I can certainly relate to comment regarding the absence of another "gotta have it" guitar. Marcia bought me a Roger McGuinn Seven string a few years ago, and I acquired an Anniversary D18. They are on the wall with the Clarence White that I played at the factory. ( As CFM does not sell at the factory, I took down the serial number and had my local shop order it for me. ) Are there better guitars, guitars that would fit me even better? Probably. But I am not seeking them out. There is one that I played: Mike Wonder's D-1 Collings. Whoo boy. What a sweetie! And the guitar, too.
I mention it because it reminds me that not all guitars with the same designation are the same. In 1972 I had the wherewithal to afford a D18. I went into THE BIG CITY of Cleveland, OH and bought one. There were several and I did not know then to try 'em all. To this day I wonder if I passed up a diamond for a cubic zirconia. But no, no regrets. It was $287.38 - includes tax and hard shell case- well spent. Still owned, still played. Froon
I purchased a D-18 in 1973, with wages from a recently acquired employment (that got me through college). The cost was $350. They charged me separately for the blue "steal me" Martin case, another $40. That receipt disappeared a long time ago. I sold that guitar eventually because the strings were so far off the fretboard—who knew there was a professional called a "luthier" who could adjust it so that it would be comfortable to play? Not I. Luthiers didn't show up on my radar until about 1993. Like Doc, I only played the one they handed me in the shop. Who knows what else I may have discovered?
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Post by paleo on May 3, 2024 9:35:18 GMT -5
As Todd said, it's a beautiful day.
The car is loaded and I'm about ready to head for Wisconsin to help SIL celebrate his 60th birthday.
On my way to Wisconsin I'll stop at a friend's farm and hunt the elusive morels.
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Post by PaulKay on May 3, 2024 9:52:38 GMT -5
Sounds like a great day well spent, Howard.
I can certainly relate to comment regarding the absence of another "gotta have it" guitar. Marcia bought me a Roger McGuinn Seven string a few years ago, and I acquired an Anniversary D18. They are on the wall with the Clarence White that I played at the factory. ( As CFM does not sell at the factory, I took down the serial number and had my local shop order it for me. ) Are there better guitars, guitars that would fit me even better? Probably. But I am not seeking them out. There is one that I played: Mike Wonder's D-1 Collings. Whoo boy. What a sweetie! And the guitar, too.
I mention it because it reminds me that not all guitars with the same designation are the same. In 1972 I had the wherewithal to afford a D18. I went into THE BIG CITY of Cleveland, OH and bought one. There were several and I did not know then to try 'em all. To this day I wonder if I passed up a diamond for a cubic zirconia. But no, no regrets. It was $287.38 - includes tax and hard shell case- well spent. Still owned, still played. Froon My D-18 is from either 1993 or 1994. I can never remember which. Nice guitar. It seems new to me but 1993 was 31 years ago. How is that possible? My HDC-35 (Cedar top) is vintage 1992. The claim I can make with most of my guitars is that they were made in later half of the last century. The older I get, the more relevant that becomes.
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Post by Cornflake on May 3, 2024 10:15:52 GMT -5
I bought my D-18 in about 2005. It was okay until Marty set it up for me at an Ijam. Then I loved it.
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Post by docfroon on May 3, 2024 12:33:05 GMT -5
Sounds like a great day well spent, Howard.
I can certainly relate to comment regarding the absence of another "gotta have it" guitar. Marcia bought me a Roger McGuinn Seven string a few years ago, and I acquired an Anniversary D18. They are on the wall with the Clarence White that I played at the factory. ( As CFM does not sell at the factory, I took down the serial number and had my local shop order it for me. ) Are there better guitars, guitars that would fit me even better? Probably. But I am not seeking them out. There is one that I played: Mike Wonder's D-1 Collings. Whoo boy. What a sweetie! And the guitar, too.
I mention it because it reminds me that not all guitars with the same designation are the same. In 1972 I had the wherewithal to afford a D18. I went into THE BIG CITY of Cleveland, OH and bought one. There were several and I did not know then to try 'em all. To this day I wonder if I passed up a diamond for a cubic zirconia. But no, no regrets. It was $287.38 - includes tax and hard shell case- well spent. Still owned, still played. Froon
I purchased a D-18 in 1973, with wages from a recently acquired employment (that got me through college). The cost was $350. They charged me separately for the blue "steal me" Martin case, another $40. That receipt disappeared a long time ago. I sold that guitar eventually because the strings were so far off the fretboard—who knew there was a professional called a "luthier" who could adjust it so that it would be comfortable to play? Not I. Luthiers didn't show up on my radar until about 1993. Like Doc, I only played the one they handed me in the shop. Who knows what else I may have discovered?
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Post by Dub on May 3, 2024 12:47:48 GMT -5
I played my 1970 D-41 last night at a show over in Newton, IA. For a multitude of unfortunate reasons, it’s the first time I’ve used it on stage for quite a few years. When it’s in proper working condition it’s the best sounding guitar I’ve ever heard. It’s the only guitar I would take out and hold up to my ear and play just to experience its sound. Lonnie had one from the same year.
I’ve been playing my 2004 D-28CW for shows since it has a K&K Pure Western Mini installed and I can use my (née Marshall’s) ToneDexter into the board. It’s the only guitar I ever bought when I wasn’t looking for a guitar, didn’t really want to try it out, but after playing it, had to have. I bought it in, maybe, 2010.
I inherited my late brother’s 1967 D-18. It’s one I picked out in Chicago for him. Our parents bought it for him to replace his ‘40s-something D-18 that had burned up when his place burned. He didn’t care for it well and it got water damage at some point. Marty resurrected it beautifully but my brother had returned to playing piano mostly and it just sat, unused. So now it needs work again. The bridge is loose and it needs attention. I’d get it rehabilitated but, without Marty, my record for locating repair people who actually care about their work has been abysmal.
My lovely Kennedy Archtop will turn 14 this year. Time to apply for a learner’s permit. It’s another guitar that I sometimes play just so I can hear it. I’m still always fiddling with string and setup choices.
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Post by docfroon on May 3, 2024 12:48:12 GMT -5
In March of 2001 I took the D18 to DUSTY STRINGS in Seattle for a WARRANTY Neck-Reset. Having the original hand written receipt was cause for some hilarity in the shop. Best Comment Award went to a sales person who wondered if the music store shared space with a diner, and they shared the receipt tablet as well. When I picked up the D18, I played a buncha guitars and also came home with a GOODALL. The tab was -ahem- greater this time. It was a fine, fine day. Froon
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Post by billhammond on May 3, 2024 13:22:45 GMT -5
In March of 2001 I took the D18 to DUSTY STRINGS in Seattle for a WARRANTY Neck-Reset. Having the original hand written receipt was cause for some hilarity in the shop. Best Comment Award went to a sales person who wondered if the music store shared space with a diner, and they shared the receipt tablet as well. When I picked up the D18, I played a buncha guitars and also came home with a GOODALL. The tab was -ahem- greater this time. It was a fine, fine day. Froon What is your Goodall, Doc? Mine is a 20-plus-year-old GC cutaway, Honduran Rosewood back and sides, Eyetalian Spruce top. It doesn't suck.
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Post by docfroon on May 3, 2024 13:32:27 GMT -5
Rosewood Concert Jumbo. Sounds best with light gauge, currently using PYRAMID®. Medium PYRAMIDs on all of the dreads.
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