Arthur Sweeney's Discussions
Major issue with G.A.S. - cannot find "the one".
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I have been struggling with GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome) for years.I thought I just beat it, but now methinks not.I have 3 acoustics: a 2010 Taylor 110, a new GS Mini mahogany, and a 'beater'…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Verticchio Nov 2, 2015.
Is it ok to use the truss rod to lower action?
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I have read on guitar forums both yes and no. Some say it is ok to make minor neck adjustments with the truss rod to lower action, while others say no, you should shave the saddle a bit, and even…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hesh Breakstone Oct 30, 2015.
Taylor GS Mini crack repair - is it worth it?
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HelloI've been wanting a Taylor GS Mini mahogany for over a year now,but cannot afford one ($500 new, $400 used).I just saw this ad for a cheap one, but it has a large crack.Could you please tell me…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ned Knepp Apr 2, 2015.
cheap fix for bridge crack?
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Hi, I am getting an old guitar delivered tomorrow.It was cheap, and I am taking it on as a project.I am in no way a luthier, not even close.But, I have some work to do on this one.The main issue is a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hesh Breakstone Apr 6, 2015.
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I don't know if you can edit the title, but I can, so I made the change and deleted your typo message - hope that's what you had in mind.
- Frank
Hi Arthur.
May you & yours enjoy a blessed and joyous Christmas.
Best wishes,
Paul
Thank you Paul!
The same to you and yours.
Arthur
Your question about the best saddle. The people you are talking to only know, bone, Ivory, Tusq,and other plastic, TUSQ is also plastic. So they really can't answer a question they do not know the answer to. I chose to sen it to you instead of a forum post, because that comes off as an add. I hate any forum add (the main reason to stay away for the AGF).
The answer is the DLC PyC . Best known for mechanical heart valves. it has the conductivity of Diamond (the reason diamond is called ice it feels cold, very cold).
Read our first USPTO utility patent on PyC often confused with the room temperature levitating Pyrolytic graphite, scientist use the common term Pyrolyrtic Carbon or PyC.Is much harder than graphite, about a little harder than mild steel. USPTO # 8,110,729.
This is for real, impossible to believe until you see/ hear it too.Also nuts, frets, saddles, and more all with some/hybrid or solid PyC
If you want to know more my email address is jim.guthrie@obbligatoinc.com
My 1993 D41L Martin in the photo has a W T Mesquite hybrid with 6 DLC inserts.
Which is the only way to get a Martin to sound right, because ivory is not legal, and a Martin with a bone saddle, and any string does not sound like a 1929-1969. We can get them to sound like a 29-69, because Martin did not move the braces in 1969 when they stopped using Ivory saddles. I love the people at Martin too.
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