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This guitar is incredibly easy to play with bell-like tone. I decided to replace the tuner buttons with new ones of real pearl in order to complete the fancy outfit. But the most impressive is the golden shine of the sunburst spruce top. I´ve read they used AAAA Spruce at that time for these guitars.Good choice. |
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | STUNNING!!!!!
I LOVE the Black Pearl tuner knobs! They compliment it Perfectly!
They really are beautiful sounding, and looking pieces, aren't they? I am waiting for my nephew(?) to come over so I can hear the round hole and the elite side by side! I also have an Amazing Red Flame that I would like to hear him try!
CONGRATULATIONS Detlef!!! It is Gorgeous!!!  |
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Location: Yokohama, Japan | Wow! DetlefMichel, that is beautiful! I love those Nakao specials. How do you like the way she sounds? Yours looks just like the one the Mother Ship (oh that feels nice to say, "Mother Ship" again, instead of "Mini-Mother" repaired for my friend this summer! My friend's sounds incredible! I know you are going to enjoy it! Congratulations! |
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Location: Indiana | Beautiful |
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Location: Cologne/Germany | Nice Detlef! Good you grabbed it, so I was no longer tempted.....
Were is the armrest?! ;-))
And: what kind of strings are you using on it?
Greetings from Cologne
Georg |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | One of my favorites! Great grab! It's too late for this year, but can you send me some hi-res pictures for the next calendar? |
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Location: sitting at my computer | Veerrrry nice! Great choice for the tuner buttons.  and good photos too! |
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Location: Muenster/Germany | I use Thomastik Plectrum strings .11-50, I love the balanced low-noise sound of these strings. Surely I put am armrest on it ; I had a small John Pearse ebony armrest reserved for this guitar, it´s nearly unvisible. Some time ago I had a "book" Elite, but this N 768 sounds much better, brighter with more basses, more sustain and a kind of natural mid-boost, especially when played on the 5th to 12th fret position, where other guitars are getting thinner.Maybe it´s because of the higher grade spruce top. But most striking is the precision of the neck, the guitar can be played with extremely low action without buzz. I must say that I sold my 2080 for it and I did not regret the change. |
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Location: Cologne/Germany | thanks, good to know. Maybe an alternative in strings, since the Adamas are not available anymore.... But who knows.... Phoenix....
The Book would have been enough for me... still looking for one. |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | What's the difference between an N768 and a 1768? |
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Location: Cologne/Germany | Exclusive, limited run of the 1768 for the Japanese market, selected wood, abalone all over. Early 90s, if I remember it well. Similar the Book Elite.... another limited run (30th anniversary) 1996 with those little add-ons that make it special and desireable, but you may say just another 1768.... |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | I had a 1768 a few years ago and it was the easiest guitar to play. WONDERFUL neck and action. I ended up selling it as I just couldn't make myself love the Elite style, despite the amazing playability. Yep, I'm weird... |
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Location: Muenster/Germany | The top wood of the N768 is definetely better than the one of the 1768, it really makes a great difference. The guitar is all in all a little better than my book elite was. 3%. I wish I had a 12string of this tonal quality. I had a 1538 which was very close..one of the guitars I should have kept. I know I`m complaining on a very high level, sorry.
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | If I remember correctly, the Nakao's were made with 100 year old Sitka Spruce.
There is an immediately heard difference when you switch from another guitar to the Nakao! Absolutely Incredible!!
Then add the extra care in making, and bling, and they really are Pieces of Art, in addition to having a sound unlike anything else you have ever heard. Incredible Guitars!! |
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Location: us | Very nice indeed ! I must have a set of those black pearl buttons for my AD2 . ?? |
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Location: us | After a comprehensive web search for black pearl buttons, I have failed in my endeavor. I would be forever grateful Detlefmichel, if you could point me in the right direction. Thanks In Advance, |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Try sending a message to Paul Templeman... |
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Location: us | Will do, Thx |
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Location: Muenster/Germany | I bought the pearl buttons on ebay, seller was "hailwood-guitars". |
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Location: us | Super cool, many thanks .....they look really good, I think they look better than the regular pearl on some guitars. Going to try a set on the AL DIMEOLA. |
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | DetlefMichel - 2015-11-09 12:15 PM
I bought the pearl buttons on ebay, seller was "hailwood-guitars".
I just wanted to Thank You for the Heads Up on the tuner buttons! I ordered the White MoP/Rosewood tuner knobs, and they are STUNNING! Flawless, and Beautiful!!! They arrived quickly, and the Lady I dealt with was just plain Sweet!!!
I might get a pair of Abalone ones now for one of my Babies!!!
http://www.crazyparts.de/sports/mode/schallerm6/index.php
They even have some Limited Edition Woodstock ones out that are Way Cool!!!
http://www.crazyparts.de/sports/mode/woodstock-series-prs-i-ii-scha...
They also have a store on ebay:
http://stores.ebay.com/Crazyparts-Web-Shop/Tunerbuttons-/_i.html?_f...
So THANK YOU for sharing your Find with us!!! |
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My new N768, you wanted to see pics..