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JB, you certainly find interesting things to discuss!
I was turned on to the site by Bill Halsey after a late night of red wine and interesting conversation! It was the original “Loar picture of the...

I agree, very clean!

Well, aah, umm, no.
Just no.
Thanks,
Must go.

I agree, if you have no access to someone with the skills minor problems become much more major. I had skill in a whole hatful of well talented shop guys.
Mine does have the riser Jim and it was a...

That’s the slightly more elaborate model than my “700” (obviously) it didn’t exist when I bought mine, in ‘75.
If it’s within your means, go ahead, I bought mine sight unseen and have never...

Time changes with age, I agree with Mike, that’s most likely from the mid-late 70’s at earliest. I wonder if your grandfather had a different one and maybe your mom has gotten them turned around....

In the custom jewelry world people come in with all sorts of parameters they have to have. Then reality hits! I had one guy that asked about a 2 carat natural (non enhanced, think, torrefied) green...

Man, I feel that one! Sorry can’t help you but, I’ve found that empty case problem before myself!
If I had one, I’d burn you a copy!

I found that a while ago and must have watched it half a dozen times! Great historical footage!
Hank, that’s a real “Jethro model” A-5 I don’t think Ibanez started bringing those in until at least...

I’d almost buy the K-4 case and use it as luggage!

This seems really odd to me, something just smells fishy!

Well, hope springs eternal. Maybe it’s another errant decimal point?

Absolutely right Flatrock, I remember Tom saying that for most of the recordings Dean Webb used an F-5 in the recording tracks, unless that turnip truck backed over my head. I was fascinated by those...

Sorry, too “current” musical pablum for me. A “tweedle” on a bowlback does not say mandolin content to me, a sight gag at best. Sorry, just my opinion.

I thought that TP was meant for ball end strings, no?

This is a fascinating thread for a non luthier but Guild flag waver! Back in the 70’s when I was selling them, I never knew that they had straight dovetails! Wow!

I was going in another direction...
Bottle of wine, movie maybe dinner?

Sorry, I’ll go to the corner now!

Probably not while you wait but, I’m sure they can take care of you.

Put the strap over the right shoulder and don’t go around your neck a la Bill Monroe.

It’s....”interesting”!

Bill did “modify” truss rods to titanium on at least a couple (yep, with the old thread) that I know of. As well as repro bridges with titanium studs and thumbscrews, weight saving!
His pursuit of...

Yes, if you are talking about the treble point, it’s dovetailed.

Lovely!

Well, I did know that but, I didn’t get the mandolin so, I’m making do with a cake.

Yep, those pictures show Bill’s appreciation for beautiful varnish work. I don’t play fiddle but, if I did I am sure a Halsey would be a comfortable instrument to live with.
I was lucky to have...