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ralphhardwick
Posted 2018-12-10 1:22 PM (#546068)
Subject: 'Triangle' fret markings



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Location: Norfolk, UK		Just out of pure curiosity, does anyone know the origin of the 3 sided shapes that are used as the fret markers on some models such as my (soon to arrive) new 2078AX
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DaveKell
Posted 2018-12-10 1:57 PM (#546071 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings


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Location: Fort Worth, TX		Can't wait to see answer. I wondered about this as well. Kinda odd shapes.

Edited by DaveKell 2018-12-10 1:58 PM
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alpep
Posted 2018-12-10 2:20 PM (#546072 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings


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Location: NJ		not sure myself but always liked them
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2018-12-10 3:53 PM (#546073 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings


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Location: SoCal		I always thought of them as a simplified version of the Adamas markers.....
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2018-12-11 4:44 AM (#546078 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Sharks' Teeth.
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Love O Fair
Posted 2018-12-11 8:13 PM (#546084 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings



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Location: When??		@Moody - >>>I always thought of them as a simplified version of the Adamas markers<<<

I've thought that, too. Kind of like dots or diamonds for standard or custom on the old Balladeers.. and diamonds or snowflakes on the Legends. Like anything else, if ya want the upper bling ya gotta buy the upper product.
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ralphhardwick
Posted 2018-12-12 1:35 AM (#546088 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: RE: 'Triangle' fret markings



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Location: Norfolk, UK		TBH, I thought they looked like the front end of the Space Shuttle. My thinking was aeronautical like the origins of the guitars.

Obviously, their actual origins will continue to be a mystery
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Guitsome
Posted 2018-12-12 5:55 AM (#546090 - in reply to #546073)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings


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moody, p.i. - 2018-12-10 4:53 PM

I always thought of them as a simplified version of the Adamas markers.....


And, IIRC, I recall reading somewhere where Beal had said the Adamas markers were inspired from a piece of jewelry (necklace ?) that belonged to someone close.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2018-12-12 8:38 AM (#546092 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings


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Location: SoCal		http://www.glencampbellforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=272
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ralphhardwick
Posted 2018-12-12 1:47 PM (#546095 - in reply to #546092)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings



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moody, p.i. - 2018-12-12 2:38 PM

http://www.glencampbellforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=272


Thank you
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Koenig Kurt
Posted 2018-12-18 10:20 AM (#546151 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings



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Location: Munich, Germany		That's good info, thanks Paul!

I always liked the orientation of these markers on the Longnecks, or, as well, aon the German Special models:



Have a nice christmas,
Kurt
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Mike S.
Posted 2018-12-18 10:32 AM (#546152 - in reply to #546151)
Subject: Re: Cleaning Wound Strings...



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Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA		Hey,Love Affair,

Cleaning wound strings has a weird history for sure. When I played heavy metal, back in the day, I wiould boil mine in vinegar for at least 15 minutes, on the kitchen stove. My dear late Mom kept wondering, "Where did all my vinegar go?!" Oops.

Mike S.
Ottawa, ON.,

CANADA

Edited by Mike S. 2018-12-18 10:35 AM
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Mike S.
Posted 2018-12-18 10:32 AM (#546153 - in reply to #546151)
Subject: Re: Cleaning Wound Strings...



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Posts: 599

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA		Hey,Love Affair,

Cleaning wound strings has a weird history for sure. When I played heavy metal, back in the day, I wiould boil mine in vinegar for at least 15 minutes, on the kitchen stove. My dear late Mom kept wondering, "Where did all my vinegar go?!" Oops.

Mike S.
Ottawa, ON.,

CANADA

Edited by Mike S. 2018-12-18 10:33 AM
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red-twins
Posted 2018-12-18 11:14 AM (#546154 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings



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Location: Cologne/Germany		Hello Kurt!

Though not having looked at its photos for a while, I remember it well and still fancy the look of that guitar!

Georg
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red-twins
Posted 2018-12-18 11:14 AM (#546155 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings



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Location: Cologne/Germany		Hello Kurt!

Though not having looked at its photos for a while, I remember it well and still fancy the look of that guitar!

Georg
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Koenig Kurt
Posted 2018-12-18 4:31 PM (#546159 - in reply to #546068)
Subject: Re: 'Triangle' fret markings



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Location: Munich, Germany		And it sounds even better than it looks! The Engelmann really does its job on this guitar.

Best regards,
Kurt
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