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bauerhillboy |
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Joined: February 2004 Posts: 1634 Location: Warren,Pa. | So...12 fret slotheads sound better and (a smaller point) are more comfortable with your left hand in closer to your body. So why aren't they more common? Every time I pick up my 6778 LX I look at it and think "Why did they make you a 14 fret? They knew you wouldn't sound as good as a 12 fret." | ||
moody, p.i. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15664 Location: SoCal | Not everybody wants a 12 fret slothead. Many people want the extra 2 frets and many others don't want to change strings on a slothead. There are tradeoffs with both types of guitars. | ||
an4340 |
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Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4389 Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Well, no question is silly, but you're lucky, because your question, if you think about it, also contains your answer. | ||
cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | 12-frets and/or slotheads deem to be looked upon (by the "unenlightened") as "old fashioned". . . | ||
Jeff W. |
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Joined: November 2003 Posts: 11039 Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | If speaking pure physics and all else being equal (esp scale length), a 12fret slot will impart more energy from string virbation to the body of the guitar, thus adding tone and volume compared to 14 fret with solid peghead. | ||
Standingovation |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 6197 Location: Phoenix AZ | It's a lot more difficult to get a slothead to hold your joint securely. Dave | ||
cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | Amateur. | ||
Weaser P |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 5328 Location: Cicero, NY | Just gotta roll them a little phatter, Dave. | ||
stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | Do it right and it makes a very nice six-pack, indeed. | ||
Jeff W. |
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Joined: November 2003 Posts: 11039 Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Dave, To make the joint at the headstock hold properly, one should cut the scarf at approximately 15degrees and mate them precisely, leveling each face if necessary. Don't add too much glue and clamp securely. Then laminate with a headstock veneer of your choice. Shouldn't have any problems with that joint holding. | ||
moody, p.i. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15664 Location: SoCal | Uh, Jeff, I don't think he was talking about that kind of joint..... | ||
Jeff W. |
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Joined: November 2003 Posts: 11039 Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Oh. Well, I certainly don't recommend a "V-joint", they won't hold nearly as well, and they are much labor intensive and difficult to fit properly. | ||
Standingovation |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 6197 Location: Phoenix AZ | The best thing I ever saw was a guitarist friend of mine in high school back in 1974. In 4th period metal shop he brazed an aligator clip onto a pinky ring. Brilliant guy. Dave | ||
Jeff W. |
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Joined: November 2003 Posts: 11039 Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | I just use a harmonica holder and line 'em up. | ||
Weaser P |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 5328 Location: Cicero, NY | Originally posted by Jeff W.: Exactly what I was sayin'. Now could someone pass the Frito's?Oh. Well, I certainly don't recommend a "V-joint", they won't hold nearly as well, and they are much labor intensive and difficult to fit properly. | ||
Jeff W. |
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Joined: November 2003 Posts: 11039 Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Don't bogart them munchies my friend... | ||
Mitchrx |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 1071 Location: Carle Place, NY | Originally posted by Jeff W.: Now that's a thing weed love to see!! :eek: :DI just use a harmonica holder and line 'em up. | ||
Old Applause Owner |
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Joined: July 2003 Posts: 1922 Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | I have a 1118 Glen Campbell 12-fret slothead 12-string. I would agree that 12-fret slotheads have an inherent advantage for sound, but my experience is that the neck feels a little "short", plus I really hate changing strings on it. No more 12-frets for me, and I would only consider purchasing a 14-fret slothead 6-string in the future. Roger | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12754 Location: Boise, Idaho | I'm going to take a little closer look at Dave's gallery. All I need is a beer holder. Since I don't use a microphone, I've found that sitting next to an amp with a minimum amount of surface area on top works fine. So far I haven't spilled any beer on anything critical. I think I need a bigger amp, though, so I can still reach the beer when I kick back in the lazy boy. I've also found that the guitar rarely slides off my lap in that position and I get good resonance off the ceiling. I'm really into this high tech stuff. | ||
Weaser P |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 5328 Location: Cicero, NY | Me too, Mark. What kinda Lazy Boy we talkin' here? The one with the cup, remote holder and vibrating captain's seat? Oh yeah, baby...the Porsche of the Living Room... that's what I'm takin' bout. | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12754 Location: Boise, Idaho | Actually, it's not even a real LB. It's some old worn out off brand. Had a real one in the basement music room, but it broke and we gave it away. | ||
bauerhillboy |
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Joined: February 2004 Posts: 1634 Location: Warren,Pa. | I always value a direct response to a question. | ||
Weaser P |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 5328 Location: Cicero, NY | I'm sorry...was there a question in there somewhere?...oh, look...another shiny coin...ooo... | ||
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