Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Guild M-120



Body TopSolid Mahogany
Body BackSolid Mahogany
Body SidesSolid Mahogany
Body ShapeConcert
BracingScalloped Spruce
RosetteBlack/White Striped with MOP Center Ring
FinishGloss Polyurethane
Body Depth Upper Bout3.5″ (89 mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout4″ (101 mm)
Body Length18″ (457 mm)
Body Width Lower Bout13.75″ (350 mm)
Body Width Upper Bout10.25″ (260 mm)
Overall Guitar Length39″ (991 mm)
Guitar Weight4.25 lbs
Neck MaterialMahogany
Neck Shape“C” Shape
Neck FinishSatin
Scale Length24.75″ (628 mm)
Nut Width1.7″ (42.8 mm)
Nut MaterialNu-Bone™
Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius16″ (406.4 mm)
Fingerboard InlaysPearl Dot
# of Frets20
Tuning MachinesVintage-Style Open-Back
Hardware Finish/PlatingNickel-Plated
Truss RodDual-Action
BridgeIndian Rosewood
SaddleNu-Bone™, Compensated
Bridge PinsIvory Colored Plastic
StringsGuild® L-350C Standard Tension Coated Phosphor Bronze, (.012-.053 Gauges)
Case                            TKL Deluxe Hardshell
Strap ButtonsEnd-Pin
PickguardBlack




Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Epiphone AJ-500M



SPECIFICATIONS
Top MaterialSolid Sitka Spruce
Body MaterialSolid mahogany
Side MaterialSolid mahogany
Neck Materialmahogany, 1-piece plus heel
Neck ShapeSlimTaper™ “D” profile
Neck JointGlued-in, dove-tail with hide glue
Truss RodAdjustable
Scale Length25.5"
Fingerboard rosewood with pearloid dot inlays
ElectronicsAvailable with eSonic2 System
BindingBody: 6-ply; Neck: 1-ply
Fingerboard Radius14"
Frets20 medium
Bridgerosewood, Reverse-belly
SaddleBone
NutBone
Nut Width1.68"
HardwareNickel
PickguardTortoise style
Machine HeadsGrover® Sta-Tite™ 18:1 ratio
ColorsNatural (NA), Natural Satin (NS)





Friday, March 13, 2015

Epiphone PR-350S








  • 1986-1988
  • Square shoulder dreadnought body style
  • Solid spruce top
  • Mahogany back & sides
  • 5-ply body binding
  • Multi-ply 3-ring rosette
  • Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Black headstock veneer with "Epiphone By Gibson" logo inlay
  • Pearl deco oval or no headstock inlay
  • Non-adjustable ebony bridge
  • Black teardrop pickguard
  • Individual die-cast tuners
  • Chrome tuners
  • Truss rod adjustable at heel
  • 25.5" scale
  • 1.68" nut width
  • Natural finish 

Yamaha FG331


The number one selling acoustic guitar family of all time. For over 40 years, millions of musicians have used the Yamaha FG series of guitars as the perfect tool to express their music. FGs gained the respect due to  quality, dependability, playability and value.

  The FG-331 dimensions are close to a triple 0 with a one piece soft V shape neck, 1 3/4" nut width, w/b/w/b/w binding around the top and back, full gloss finish, and beautiful D-28 style purling down the back of the body.







Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Martin Factory Tour


Martin 000-15m








Model: 000-15M
Construction: Ply Blocks/Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top: Solid Mahogany
Rosette: Single Ring
Top Bracing Pattern: A-Frame ''X''
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
Back Material: Solid Mahogany
Side Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.4''
Number of Frets Clear:14
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-11/16''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Short Pattern
Fingerboard Binding: none
Finish Back & Sides: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Bridge Style: Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8''
Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
Bridge & End Pins: Solid Black Ebony
Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
Case: 330 Hardshell













Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Pinterest as an Organization Tool

I've been extremely happy with the knowledge and wisdom that is available on the internet.  I've also been very happy with my personal progress I've made using those resources.  That's not to say I'm much of a musician, but I do entertain myself.

There is an old saying - Using the internet is like trying to get a drink of water from a fire hose.

That's actually a pretty good analogy.

One thing I've found that really helps is to set up a Pinterest account.  It really helps to organize things.  When you find something of interest, capture it in Pinterest, much as you would use a bookmark.  It's easy to return to whatever you want to work on, using you Pinterest directory.