Dave Richard's Discussions

1953 Italian classical guitar, by Vincenza de Bonis: type of neck joint?
5 Replies

I was gifted a beautifully made classical guitar, signed Vincenza de Bonis, made in his shop in Bisignano, Cosenza, Italy, 1953. It's in somewhat rough shape, from numerous old cracks, repaired but…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Richard Aug 29, 2020.

Puzzling intonation issue: first 4-5 frets note sharp
17 Replies

Recently, three different guitars have come to me, the owners complaining of sharp intonation on the first 4-5 frets. All newish electrics, one Telecaster, one Gibson ES-137, one Epiphone. All three…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Richard Sep 2, 2020.

bridgeplate pickup, for '58 Martin 00-17?
9 Replies

A customer has a lovely old 00-17. He'd like a K&K mini installed, but the bridgeplate is too small, I think(very little plate open in front of the pins: plus the front edge of the plate is very…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Mirken Apr 19, 2020.

K&K Mini with built in preamp?
1 Reply

Hi: I've installed numerous K&K Mini p/ups, all the basic model. Great pickup, and I usually use an external preamp with the K&K. Now, a customer is asking about a K&K with the built-in,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Cornwall Jan 22, 2019.