Guest HRB853370 Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 And Slammer will NEVER have GAS again, ha ha ha! Another outstanding addition. We look forward to more additions Mark!
DetroitBlues Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 And Slammer will NEVER have GAS again, ha ha ha! Now you refer yourself in the third person?
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 SO is this your guitar or Patrick's? I thought it might be Patrick's because of the ebony plate in the trapeze tailpiece. Either way it is incredible. Perhaps on loan from P to MG?
schundog Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 What an incredible guitar, Mark! This may be the BEST guitar you'll ever purchase, ever, but I have my doubts about it being your last, haha. Congratulations. I'm glad to see that Patrick wasn't as affected by Sandy as so many were.
MartyGrass Posted November 29, 2012 Author Posted November 29, 2012 SO is this your guitar or Patrick's? I thought it might be Patrick's because of the ebony plate in the trapeze tailpiece. Either way it is incredible. It's on its way to me for keeps. I just may disgrace it by putting an Alumitone in it. I did this to my H576. That changed the sound to something between a Seth Lover and a P90 and without any hum. The Alumitone is very lightweight, so it will reduce the dampening of the soundboard. On the other hand, if this is such a great idea, why haven't others done it? Hmm.
DetroitBlues Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 It's on its way to me for keeps. I just may disgrace it by putting an Alumitone in it. I did this to my H576. That changed the sound to something between a Seth Lover and a P90 and without any hum. The Alumitone is very lightweight, so it will reduce the dampening of the soundboard. On the other hand, if this is such a great idea, why haven't others done it? Hmm. Maybe for the same reason their aren't more Mainstream artists rockin' Heritages.... They just don't know...
FredZepp Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 I just may disgrace it by putting an Alumitone in it. I did this to my H576. That changed the sound to something between a Seth Lover and a P90 and without any hum. The Alumitone is very lightweight, so it will reduce the dampening of the soundboard. On the other hand, if this is such a great idea, why haven't others done it? Hmm. It's probably the look is too " George Jetson" ... and they assume that it's some kind of modern tone, not the vintage warmth that they are looking for. A cross between a Seth Lover and a P90 seems pretty interesting.....
MartyGrass Posted November 29, 2012 Author Posted November 29, 2012 George Jetson?! He may live in the space age, but he has a neanderthal mentality. Come to think of it, so do I.
FredZepp Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 George Jetson?! He may live in the space age, but he has a neanderthal mentality. Come to think of it, so do I. I wasn't sure that many would remember who George Jetson is...
eljay Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 fwiw, i think alumnitones are very art deco in appearance and marty's look great on his 576. at such time as i might be able to swing a 575, a'tones are on the spec sheet!
Trouble Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 The big jazz guitars are usually not my thing, but I honestly could see playing that one. Just looking at that one I bet it sounds amazing.
FredZepp Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 fwiw, i think alumnitones are very art deco in appearance and marty's look great on his 576. at such time as i might be able to swing a 575, a'tones are on the spec sheet! Oh, I agree. I do think that they look great... just a little nonconventional. I didn't mean the Jetson comment to be a negative...
MartyGrass Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 The guitar arrived last night. It's a keeper. It does look good, of course. The neck is big. It is just like the baseball bat I played long ago that was a 1920s L5, only with a slightly wider nut. It's not too big to wrap my thumb over the top for the 6th string though. The Seth Lover does it justice, but I may still put an Alumitone in it. All is well.
MartyGrass Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 BTW, I put the strap button into the plastic portion of the heel. That works well. Plus that piece of plastic can always be replaced if someone later want to move the button.
Kuz Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 BTW, I put the strap button into the plastic portion of the heel. That works well. Plus that piece of plastic can always be replaced if someone later want to move the button. Not to scare you.... but I was told by two luthiers never to put a strap button into the binding or plastic areas because they have a tendency to shrink &/or crack over time. For whatever it is worth....
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Congratulations Mark! In the never ending quest for the ultimate archtop, I think you have come close. But is this really going to be your last? Thats like saying my Gas Free state will last forever. I know it won't.
RhoadsScholar Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 A lot to like about that one. If it is your last, you ending on a high note ! The flame is great on that one ...
MartyGrass Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 Not to scare you.... but I was told by two luthiers never to put a strap button into the binding or plastic areas because they have a tendency to shrink &/or crack over time. For whatever it is worth.... There isn't a perfect place for a button on an archtop. You make your choice and take your chances. I've certainly seen cracks, presumably from jerking the wood. It should not be difficult to replace the plastic heel. Or live with a crack in the plastic.
Gitfiddler Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Well done, Mark. It may be your last, but it certainly has given me a renewed source of GAS!! This is my new most favorite Heritage archtop.
Millennium Maestro Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Well done, Mark. It may be your last, but it certainly has given me a renewed source of GAS!! This is my new most favorite Heritage archtop. She is like a cross between Marilyn Monroe and Moby Dick(Compared to a millie)! Just kidding around! Very sweet assortment of lumbers, I love special guitars!
DetroitBlues Posted December 5, 2012 Posted December 5, 2012 There isn't a perfect place for a button on an archtop. You make your choice and take your chances. I've certainly seen cracks, presumably from jerking the wood. It should not be difficult to replace the plastic heel. Or live with a crack in the plastic. You could always do the strap behind the nut, like an accoustic...
MartyGrass Posted December 5, 2012 Author Posted December 5, 2012 I've never tried a neck strap, but I have one. Someday.
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