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  • in reply to: Open tunings with H and OMG #4352
    tadol
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      I think most of your problem might have been the heavier strings – you can put heavier strings on and tune down with little problem. But tuning up, and you start to seriously raise the tension levels, and add in slapping and percussive techniques, and bad things can happen – like bridges tearing off –

      An H-12 is a pretty rare and very cool beastie. I don’t know what scale length it is, but I’m thinking it might be SC standard short, which is 24.75” – note that erics guitar has a very unique (for SC) 24.9” scale – But it could also be SC standard long, 25.37”. Why does this matter? It doesn’t, other than make it possible to look up and calculate the differences in overall string tension when you change guage or tunings –

      With scale length, string size, and tuning, you can go to a variety of websites that have string tension calculators on-line, and get a sense of what your H was probably built for  – https://tension.stringjoy.com  –  was the first one that popped up for me, but I’m not recommending or advocating for it. But get a tension base-line ( assume light guage strings for standard – although Richard usually says you can use mediums, just pay close attention to your guitar and make sure the relief is adjusted properly ). Then, compare heavier string sets, and the alternate tunings you want to use, and see how the total tension changes. Remember that those numbers are static tension (usually) and aggressive playing techniques, heavy string bending, or slapping or pounding on the strings could cause spikes in tension that may be problematic if done frequently. Traditionally built small bodied guitars were not designed for some of those styles, so think about that, too. Also, if you use raised tunings, make sure you drop the tuning back down to something resembling normal tension before you put your guitar away –

      But the one thing I most remember Richard saying is that you need to pay attention to your instrument – well built guitars will usually give you plenty of warning prior to catastrophic failure. You would expect to see the relief increase, and the lower bout start to develop a larger belly. Or even a dip in the soundboard between the sound hole and the bridge. These are just some of the indications that your guitar will give letting you know that something just ain’t right – pay attention, and deal with the problems quickly as soon as you notice them, and you shouldn’t do any lasting damage.  Ignore them at your guitars peril –

      But those are just my thoughts –

      in reply to: New SCGC OMG demo #4338
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        I played a rw vs a mahog OMG at LA Guitar Sales a couple years ago – From behind the guitar, the mahogany had me completely won over, but with this video, I’d have a very hard time deciding between them –

        Thats one model of SC I’d love to spend more time getting to know –

        in reply to: Spectrum Strings on Koa 12 string. #4337
        tadol
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          I’m gonna need new strings on the 12 sooner than later – I’ll see how you feel about these in a month or so –

          Richard said baritone strings and a 12 string set were on the drawing board, but I’m sure he has his hands full getting the shop back up to whatever will be considered “normal” –

          in reply to: OM/99 #4321
          tadol
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            I couldn’t tell you anything from that – looks like OM 1621, 2/o0, but the initials are unreadable to me –  the shop has been on lockdown, with no one allowed to go in, but I think they are starting to go in on a limited basis and limited times, so I would forward your info and the pic to the shop via email, and ask them it\f they can find the build card and forward any additional info they have on your guitar. But you may have to be patient – they have to get the shop back up and running –

            in reply to: New Cd is out! #4313
            tadol
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              How do we order!  I’ll take one!

              in reply to: Win a SC guitar and support a good cause #4299
              tadol
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                So did I – good cause!

                in reply to: How many of us ? #4286
                tadol
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                  How can you argue with any of that? I honestly regret almost every SC I’ve sold, and not a single one I’ve bought – and that’s saying a bit.  In the last couple weeks I’ve enjoyed my koa H, koa OM, maple F, eir F, hog VS, walnut 12 string, and eir bari – each one special, and no way I could rank one over another.

                  I do have a couple of other “specials”, also by builder/friends – a Klepper, which I am so grateful Howard let me get at an insanely good price for such a unique instrument, and, of course, a few Sexauers. Bruce has become someone I am glad to have as a friend, and with our wives have vacationed in Italy (my only trip out of the US) which makes for wonderful memories that go so far beyond just the incredible guitars he builds.

                  But – Richard and the crew at Santa Cruz put something special into every build, something that rings true when you pick it up – and I’m a little bit happier whenever I do –

                  in reply to: SC Jumbo? #4285
                  tadol
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                    That would be a great question for Richard – I would guess that at some time they have built one (or more) – they have made acoustic basses, baritones, 17” jazz guitars, mandocellos, so a jumbo would not be very far out of the imagination –

                    in reply to: A shout out #4250
                    tadol
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                      He da best!!

                      in reply to: sorry guys #4241
                      tadol
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                        wow!  I hadn’t heard – sympathy for the family and loved ones –

                        in reply to: I love Florida #4234
                        tadol
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                          I had a very similar vintage – my kidneys and back still thank me for selling it –

                           

                          😉

                          in reply to: looking for trade only #4221
                          tadol
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                            Those are fantastic guitars –

                            in reply to: How much are you practicing? #4186
                            tadol
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                              I can’t say I’m practicing more – at least guitar. Too many house projects that can’t be ignored when the spouse is over your shoulder continuously reminding you whats next on the list. But I have been having some fun with a new toy I got off eBay – its the Izotope Spire – cordless recording unit that is so easy to setup and use, I’ve actually started making an effort to record and listen to myself. I’ve tried in the past, but too much technology and chords and power supplies and knobs and sliders and blinking lights – yikes!  This is a standalone device that has a free app for ios (also works alone, and maybe other devices? Haven’t looked)  which makes recording multi-track by yourself just stupid easy, and sounds pretty darn good. I’m now at the point where I can have my music up on my iPad, the Aspire app on my iphone to control, and the device perched on a mic stand in front of me – and have almost finished a song (nothing original, not there yet) and it may actually sound good enough to let others hear! Although, with all the talent staying home and releasing great music routinely, I may still not be up to snuff. All about timing, yet again –
                              But I do hope to get some sound samples from a few guitars and get those up sometime soon –

                              in reply to: Who’s gonna get one ?? #4185
                              tadol
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                                Well, after looking at the site and listening to the samples, I don’t think its for me. Does seem like an interesting addition to those who use loopers routinely, however.  My interest was in the guy who wears his guitar around the back of his neck – that would make it much easier to have your beer and snacks on a plate in front of you. And maybe, if I used a looper, I’d have my hands free to snack during shows –  hmmm  –

                                in reply to: For Sale – Firefly (all koa) $5750 #4184
                                tadol
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                                  I see koa, and its like a moth to a flame – what a beautiful guitar!!

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