A Different Way to Compensate
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A Different Way to Compensate
I found this on a vintage Hofner Guitar site. I really like his style. How cool is this?: http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/gallery/ ... lass9.html
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Re: A Different Way to Compensate
Interesting guitar in a couple of respects. The bridge is like a classical version of my old ES-335's adjustable bridge. I didn't see any mention on that site about the sound quality which would be interesting to know. The top wood and bracing are also of interest, not to mention the use of the zero fret. I like the back wood -- ribbon mahogany or sapele? Also is it a 'concert' guitar being that it's a classical or was this Hofner's concert grade instrument?
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This was a concert grade classical. I've been wanting an older Hofner for a long time, but this is the only model in which I've seen this saddle. I'd be interested in playing it to see what effect it has on the compensation.
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Re: A Different Way to Compensate
It is interesting
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: A Different Way to Compensate
found this a few weeks back when I was looking for a floating bridge for an electric guitar that I couldn't intonate.I some how manage to get the tuning close so I didn't bother http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replace-Bridge- ... Swv0tVVXzD
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Re: A Different Way to Compensate
Your link leads to a book or something. Can you double check it please? I'd be interested in seeing it.LeftyAl wrote:found this a few weeks back when I was looking for a floating bridge for an electric guitar that I couldn't intonate.I some how manage to get the tuning close so I didn't bother http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replace-Bridge- ... Swv0tVVXzD