Thanks Adam...! That's a great story. Gruhn's is a fantastic place.
Type: Posts; User: craigtoo
Thanks Adam...! That's a great story. Gruhn's is a fantastic place.
I own a Freshwater as well (5 course 24in). I really liked the personalized service, and I played the heck out of that instrument for a few years before I got my SOS. Great guy, great value.
...
Hello Everyone,
I'm getting to this thread a bit late... sorry for that. But I wanted to share with you some information (already posted elsewhere in this thread in pieces) that Brian Johnson, our...
Enjoy Soupy1957!
(Let me know how you like those strings.. they're killer if ya ask me...heh) :)
Thanks for pointing out the error on our website. It's on the list for the next update!
For...
Congrats...!
#21 Comes back and forth to work with me everyday! (Entirely for research purposes you understand...) ;)
####... I've been chasing one down for the last 2 hours...
MMmmm looks tasty...I bet Mrs. B can really make a meal out them!
Can't wait to visit, Dan... Be there in December again!
http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif...
Cool Shot...
http://homepage.mac.com/craigtoo/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2007-04-11%2015.29.46%20-0700/Image-D583C448E87B11DB.jpg
Another one of the tuners.
Oh, I should mention that the shim is mahogany. If you'd like to remove it, simply loosen the strings remove the bridge and it should "pop off" if not, use a moist towel...
Here's a pic taken 3 years ago tomorrow.
http://homepage.mac.com/craigtoo/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2007-04-11%2015.29.46%20-0700/Image-D58272EFE87B11DB.jpg
Hi! I had a violin builder add the shim for me. It's attached with hide glue to the bridge. I added it to get the string height a bit higher in order to compensate for the top sinking a bit. The good...
Yeah. It's a symbiotic relationship. I steal Picks from Dan and he teaches me. Works well.... wait.... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
I've taken to sanding...
Thanks for that Rick...!
That was a great tune set to record... I remember how we put that set together. I was visiting Dan at his house in the country and the weather was absolutely perfect....
Thanks,
There's a Foley, Stuart and Freshwater not present...heh
Yeah...I thought about florescent lighting. But I just really hate how "sterile" that light source appears.
I really wanted something warmer. That would show the finish of the instruments better....
Yeah...well... that's why I took a picture. Normally doesn't look like that! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Yep!
Home Depot Rustic Maple!
I stand humbled before you good sir! (in a virtual sort of way...)
That's some serious mileage!
craig
Graham makes a wonderful instrument. I'm sure you'll be happy!
When did he change his headstock design!? That completely threw me for a loop...
Mmmmm that looks good.
craig
Well they are a custom case maker... they will want to fit it to your exact instrument dimensions.. but I'd imagine some standard shapes would be available.
A quick Google search resulted in...
C'Monnnnnnn. Matching Mandola and Mandolin.. nice touch....
SPILL IT!
craig
You read my mind! heh...
craig
Closer shot of some of the damage...
Thanks to the guys at Calton...!! (no financial interest, usual disclaimers apply...)
If I had a Loar, I'd probably buy this size case and only put the...
This is what it looks like today.... still being used regularly... (notice the "checked bag tag")
...
The inside...
I consider myself lucky that I've never had ANY damage to any of my instruments...
...