Convince me of the value of picking every note ...
Convince me of the value of picking every note ...
You’re wrong. It has been that way since before YouTube. Granted it may not sound better, but it’s easier to get the rhyth,m right, particularly if you’re new to the form. Or if you’re out of...
Somewhat unusual 2-point. Missing pickguard. https://www.ebay.com/itm/386166452133?hash=item59e9506fa5:g:qocAAOSwJzxlHFlc&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwMEwNXdVKC1aW6ctFI1yZ2Sh886vpWJSOAch0PpqcHIQr001
liestman's 1938 SOL looks very much like this oval hole example dated June 5, 1936 (the tailpiece and bridge are replacements). The main difference is the body of this one is a bit wider at just over...
There you go Mr. Holmes. Nice sleuthing!
I havenīt looked into mine. Iīll probably leave this to when I have time after having won the lottery.
The traverse brace and the F-holes give the...
The Strad-O-Lin mandolins have the unique feature that the soudhole has an F-hole design yet the F-holes are not in one piece. Each F-hole is in 3 parts that in their entirety form the stylized "F"....
Thank you. Wow. Something new (at least for me). Your instrument has the other style of F hole. Below is a similar model with the "comma shaped holes". You have a very early version with the other...
Probably 1930ies. It looks like a Kay made one. You may know that there were different manufacturers involved. I like the Strad-O-Lins with the comma-holes the best. Yourīs is quite a looker. If it...
Here's another- it has the Kluson tuners and they look like the WW2 era version- with the screws replaced by rivets or a metal blob. Kluson tuners changed subtly during this period but these look...
I'm surprised the top is laminated. I'm assuming you are looking at the wood on the sides of the f hole. Many times they simply layered a piece of wood underneath the f holes to reinforce them. Can...
I never understood why tenor banjos are referred to by the number of frets on the neck instead of scale length. Are we to assume that all banjos have the exact same pot size and bridge placement?
Yes, you see Waverly tuners in the 1930s and then a brief spell with Kluson in the 40s and then back to oblong Waverly tuners and then the rounded bell ended version as seen- but replacements on the...
Here's one with replaced tuners and I think I can see the footprint of Kluson tuners- particularly at the bottom of the units installed. Can you see the footprint of yours? I would reckon that Kluson...
One of the greatest salesman ever, known for charging above list price (and getting away with it,) I overheard at a guitar show sincerely telling a potential customer, "yes, on the Fender...
Per the Pava and Ellis websites, both brands are available in an A5 model.
Here's a lovely air I learned from harpist Kathleen Loughnane. Apparently this tune is also performed as a hornpipe, but I thought her slow version of the tune was brilliant. Here's my solo attempt...
To nobody's surprise (Mary in Maine?) the last of my resolve vanished and I placed my order today. Credit a great deal of pull from Edinburgh, and a little push from Texas; both of which contributed...
I see that RetroFret has one in stock now! This is a 'lesser' birch backed version. But still super cute.
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I believe this is a similar model. It's from the 20's and has mahogany back and sides. If this is the style of bridge you are looking for I will take dimensions and post the drawing.
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That’s Mahogany!!!
Here’s an illustration from Carlin’s book on Regal Instruments. Unfortunately, the book contains only drawings for the tenor guitars. The one below is the monogamy version of your professional model...
Retrofret, in Brooklyn has had a number of the highest end Regal tenors over the years. Perhaps one of the ones on THIS page illustrates what you are looking for?
One other thought, if you can get a copy of Bob Carlin's book Regal Musical Instruments: 1895 - 1955 there are a ton of pictures, I just can't recall if there are any tenor pictures.
Hi all,
I just received this Regal. I've owned 3 others, the last about eight years ago, but didn't keep any of them. Now I'm playing Irish music and it will be a great addition. It's in good...
Calton Christmas 2021
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