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NGD: Lefty H&D 00. (undergoing surgery)

New Guitar Day!!!! Well, it wasn't actually today, it was more like a month or so ago, but I haven't had the time to write.I found this lefty 00 at Lefty Guitars Only, a few years ago. I actually made...

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Good Used Dread for 1800 or less

Hey thereI'm looking for a good used dread for 1800.00 or less. If anyone can make any recommendations, or have noticed any in a shop that fits the bill it would be much appreciated.I have owned quite...

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2009 Martin 000-18ge

Quick take on this guitar which I found during my lunch time wandering. Playing this instrument was a unique experience, not easily described... I had the sensation that I was playing air. The guitar...

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TJ Thompson built guitars by Schoenberg

Has anyone played a Schoenberg made at the time TJ Thompson was there? How does it compare to one made at the time Dana Bourgeois was there? Do the soloist made by TJ Thompson sound similar to one of...

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NGD....H&D TD-M Custom/thermo cured top

I just received a new 2015 thermo topped red spruce H&D  TD-M Custom that in all honesty I've wanted for a long time,though I made a few hog dread stops along the way(all gone,but still great...

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Who makes the true vintage sound these daze

I just a Greven LOOV and it produces the best vintage sound for it's desired model that it was made to replicate.I had a Red Diamond voiced after a 1922 Loar that was close.Who else nails the sound...

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NGD: Voyage Air VAOM-06

Well, I recently received this Voyage Air VAOM-06 from the first owner here on the classifieds. It was listed long ago, but I kept the contact information. The reason that I bought it is because my...

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Gibson 1934 Original Jumbo Reissue

Anyone on here play or own of these?  I have a D28 Authentic 1937, as well as a Santa Cruz D12 and D/PW but am considering one of these.  Curios of people's opinions, they were limited to 100 examples.

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Fylde Alexander.

Just ordered a Fylde Alexander from Roger Bucknall in Cumbria, GB. It will take 7-8 months to NGD, so I've got some months to save up, and I've sold my 1993 Lowden O-10, which I never bonded with. And...

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Wish Martin and other builders would do this

Warranty - Each Greven guitar carries an limited lifetime warranty to the original owner. This warranty covers repairs for defects in materials and workmanship. Damage due to neglect, abuse, or...

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dream '37 D18 style. From who?

There is a small catch; You have to be able to get it within 0-10 months. So Henderson and any other dealer with a longer wait is out. Who would you commission a build with???

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Guild Orpheum OM

Has anyone played any of the Orpheum guitars made by Guild?  Kind of rare, but was wondering how they would compare to Martin Authentics, non torrified tops.  

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Caldwell Guitars - feedback requested

Anyone out there own one a guitar from Caldwell?Any feedback or comment from owners is welcome.  The guitars look well made, and from the sound clips available they sound up to the task. LINKHere's a...

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CEO 8

would someone please do a review?????????????????

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Henderson D-45 at Gruhn. Wow.

Wowie zowie. 

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Opinion Please: Collings D1A versus Martin D18A 1939

Hey everyone,   I have a HD-28V that fulfills my rosewood needs.  I don't have a mahogany dreadnought, though, and I've narrowed it down to these two models.  The Collings D1A is a 2012 model with a...

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New Era Roy Bookbinder Recording Tone Guitar

New Era Roy Bookbinder Recording Tone GuitarI am having Tony build me one this fall and wondered if anyone here has one? I would be curious to hear your opinion or review.Thanks in advance.Mark

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2 Bourgeois- one torrefied

Get the headphones out!

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Martin M/0000 A/B'ed against SCGC OM Grand ??

Anyone ever had the opportunity to A/B an M/0000 against a Santa Cruz OM Grand with similar tone woods?  If so, I would really like to hear your thoughts, especially for East Indian Rosewood.  I'd...

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Finally played a D-45V

Spent some time at Avenue Guitars in Edmonton, Alberta the other day. I was happy to finally be able to play a D-45V. If I ever get the funds for a 45, that's the one I'd spring for. It actually...

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