NGD: After years without an acoustic…
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Fendereedo
Doctor of Teleocity
That's the one I'm after, been a long time in getting one too. Congratulations OP.
dented
Doctor of Teleocity
They are a little stiff, just put some nice strings on it and play the heck out of it for a while. Once you break it in it's a keeper. I have several of the same style.
The Gretsch Rancher was one of the most surprisingly good acoustics I've played. I didn't get one but wish I had. Congrats on your very nice looking acoustic. Have fun with it.
stephent2
Poster Extraordinaire
I have a Jim Dandy in Nocturnal Blue. It's a lot of fun to play.
String Tree
Doctor of Teleocity
Simple, to the Point, I hope it serves you well.
posttoastie
Friend of Leo's
Jim Dandy to the rescue
Bruxist
Poster Extraordinaire
Looks like fun! HNGD!
JSMac
Tele-Afflicted
Happy NGD!
The Jim Dandy is a fun guitar and quite well made for the price. I wanted to sand the saddle to lower the action a bit and I broke it so I replaced it and the nut while I was at it. I also bought a Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole pickup.
But, as much as I like it I may sell it since I just picked up this 1930s Oahu parlor. I put on a set of Martin silk and wire strings. If I keep the Gretsch I'll definitely put them on it too. They sound great and have a softer feel then regular strings.
The Jim Dandy is a fun guitar and quite well made for the price. I wanted to sand the saddle to lower the action a bit and I broke it so I replaced it and the nut while I was at it. I also bought a Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole pickup.
But, as much as I like it I may sell it since I just picked up this 1930s Oahu parlor. I put on a set of Martin silk and wire strings. If I keep the Gretsch I'll definitely put them on it too. They sound great and have a softer feel then regular strings.
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Boreas
Doctor of Teleocity
Keep the JD! It is great to throw in the car for a weekend camping trip. You don't need to worry about treating it with kid gloves like a vintage guitar. I am awfully careful with my vintage a acoustics. If one of my mini-Martins gets stepped on or stolen, I would be less likely to kick in my car fender.
Tone Quest
Tele-Afflicted
HAPPY NEW ACOUSTIC GUITAR DAY!
dented
Doctor of Teleocity
Saw them, Golden West Ballroom Cerritos. I passed up Van Halen in Long Beach to see them lol.
JSMac
Tele-Afflicted
I'm taking your advice @Boreas, and keeping mine. A guy replied to my CL ad asking there is any fret buzz after I lowered the action. I took it out to make sure before I got back to him. It plays and sounds so good that I decided that there is just no reason to get rid of it.
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Boreas
Doctor of Teleocity
Been there coupla times. Like selling pets or children...I'm taking your advice @Boreas, and keeping mine. A guy relied to my CL ad asking there is any fret buzz after I lowered the action. I took it out to make sure before I got back to him. It plays and sounds so good that I decided that there is just no reason to get rid of it.
dented
Doctor of Teleocity
I remember having an excellent time. Worth repeating.
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