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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-10-01 9:26 PM (#396513 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas


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Trolls,.... :rolleyes:
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Caravan Rooubishe
Posted 2009-10-01 9:27 PM (#396514 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas
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Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
how come no comp saddle?

Now, just focus on the bare light bulb and the ceiling fan... TUS is itching to use the keyboard.

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Guitarzannie
Posted 2009-10-01 10:19 PM (#396519 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas


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Mike, that's just purdy! Enjoy your early Christmas present.

Michelle
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Stuart Miller
Posted 2009-10-02 12:08 AM (#396520 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas



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Originally posted by MusicMishka:
I want to put a new set of strings on it...I am not sure what is on it now and Stuart is on vacation...these have the B and E plain strings that are gold in color. Anyone have any ideas what these are?
Mike I just signed in to catch up. I am pretty certain that I put on some of Martin's Eric Clapton special. Likely they were some Extra lights. Not my normal as I tend to use Custom light (11's)Elixirs on the O's and A's.
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MusicMishka
Posted 2009-10-02 12:32 AM (#396521 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas


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Thanks Stuart...I was pretty sure they're extra light's...I think I'll try Elites first...Awesome guitar Stuart, just incredible...
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MusicMishka
Posted 2009-10-02 1:57 AM (#396522 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas


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Must be late and I have Elites on the brain from the other thread...I meant Elixir's...I just put a set of custom light Phos. Bronze Nano's...they sound great...more tomorrow...
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-10-02 6:00 AM (#396523 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas


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Originally posted by Caravan Rooubishe:
Martin have never done that, not then or now. Why would they even consider it on an accurate repro of a late 1920's guitar.

Just remember, there's no such thing as stupid questions, just stupid people.
Actually, every Martin I've owned or played has the "B" string compensation. It's in the way the saddle is ground. It's just hard to see from a straight on picture. (stupid people?...sheesh) :D

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MusicMishka
Posted 2009-10-02 9:27 AM (#396524 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas


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I have owned over 10 high end Martins over the years and have never had a compensated saddle on any of them...
Taylor's...yes
Tak's...yes
Martins...no

Martin has never used a Compensated saddle on a vintage, RI, or historically accurate guitar that I have ever seen...maybe on their new models but not on their long time cataloged items; at least not that I have ever seen...
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Gallerinski
Posted 2009-10-02 9:57 AM (#396525 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas
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Go look at the Martin website ...

Standard series use B compensated saddles. Vintage, Golden Era and Marquis series do not.
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MusicMishka
Posted 2009-10-02 12:21 PM (#396526 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas


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Dave, that's correct: my Martins have all been older w/the exception of the vintage and custom OM's of recent...this use of compensated saddles is fairly new for Martin...
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-10-02 1:16 PM (#396527 - in reply to #396463)
Subject: Re: September Christmas
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Dave and Mike,

Gents, I appreciate the info!
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