The bridge was not shaped to my liking, so I did my magic on it. Made a difference in the unplugged tone. Sounded a little thin before I did this. I took a lot of meat out of that center area. Time well spent...the Stewmac tool made it a lot quicker than me doing it by eye and feel.
Time well spent.
Posts by thegman
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New D'Angelico Excel SS SOHO
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My latest guitar: bought this from a local shop, LOVE the way it plays but the stock pickup was kinda meh so I installed a DeArmond Gold Tone, which has a bit more character. I also replaced the stock pots with new CTS and set up a 50s-style tone control. String changes are a bit of a pain, you need a hex wrench for the nut but it's not really that bad.
The pinstripe was done by a previous owner, there was also a red stripe but I removed that along with a Harley Davidson sticker.That thing is just goofy looking...and I hate to say it, but I want one!
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New Group Photo...all except those on the floor rack.
I have 47 Guitars
7 Ukuleles
3 Mandolins -
How about latest Guitar Watch
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Adamas! What a TONE!
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Work Day - how I relax
The first Cordoba I got had a few high frets. Musicians Friend sent another. It too had a few issues, sharp fret ends, few high frets. Tuners were not even close to being smooth.
For the price I paid for these, I decide to keep both, and put the work in. Work I have done many times before.
I leveled the frets with a StewMac fret kisser, then polished all the frets to a mirror finish. Then treated the fretboard which was dry as dust
Both now sound awesome.
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Swag - Made from a 12" vinyl record
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Got a new Uke...
Cordoba 15TB-E Bocote Tenor
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New Pedal(s) Day!
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Not sure if you are in to Ukes...but a heck of a deal...I just ordered one.
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Yeah I hear you. I just started the process with a bad review and photos I'm sure either the seller or Mfg. will be wanting me to change my opinion.
I just did a chat with an Amazon Rep and they handled it.
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Cordoba Stage:
Got this one Saturday.
I'm disappointed in the lack of quality control, mine came with a chip knocked off the finish on the back side. Other than that it plays and sounds real nice. I won't be returning it but I did just give them a 2 star rating on Amazon.
Don't let that slide, contact Amazon. They will certainly give you a discount. I got a guitar without a strap pin...they credited me almost $200. All I wanted was the Strap Pin
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I also have a Spark and a Spark Mini. Certainly not a KEMPER replacement, but pretty cool little practice and travel amps. I had a custom grille done for the Spark 40
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I took the Ebony Truss Rod cover off and put a matt silver one on matching the other hardware.
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This just in! D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour Collection - Slate Blue
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My next guitar...okay Ukulele
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On order!
Adamas I, GT Cutaway 2087GT-8
Deep Contour
Reverse Blue Burst
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I liked the Bass so much, I got the Traveler LTD-EC1 Special Sweetwater Edition.
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Traveler Bass, actually a pretty cool little bass. I might get the Guitar version. This one is a gift.
