What acoustic are you playing today?

[Boneman]

I’ve got my F30 out since I wanted to see how the new Thalia G-shield rosewood TRC looks. I’m not blown away since it’s not a good enough match to the headstock veneer, but it’s better than the plain black one that came with it stock, like you see in my avatar.

This is such a fun guitar too, been having a blast up the neck with it, you know, since it allows you access up there and all

 

[chazmo]

I’ve got my F30 out since I wanted to see how the new Thalia G-shield rosewood TRC looks. I’m not blown away since it’s not a good enough match to the headstock veneer, but it’s better than the plain black one that came with it stock, like you see in my avatar.

This is such a fun guitar too, been having a blast up the neck with it, you know, since it allows you access up there and all

I like it, Boneman, but I think their striped ebony would look better.

 

[Boneman]

but I think their striped ebony would look better.

arrrgh, you might be right, now I need to investigate one of those!

 

[chazmo]

arrrgh, you might be right, now I need to investigate one of those!

I got all three types a while back and have swapped them around on a few of my guitars. I even flipped one over and use the non-G-shield side on one of them.

 

[HeyMikey]

I’ve got my F30 out since I wanted to see how the new Thalia G-shield rosewood TRC looks. I’m not blown away since it’s not a good enough match to the headstock veneer, but it’s better than the plain black one that came with it stock, like you see in my avatar.

This is such a fun guitar too, been having a blast up the neck with it, you know, since it allows you access up there and all

Great guitar Boneman. I have one also and love it.

 

[Brucebubs]

I feel like it's sacrilege to talk about a different brand jumbo 12-string guitar on a Guild forum - I hold Guild jumbo 12-strings as the standard by which we measure and compare all acoustic 12-string guitars!
I tried a set of Martin Marquis strings on my new Eastman AC330E 12-string - First time trying these strings.
At the same time I made a copy saddle from a bone blank and tweaked it slightly.
Extremely warm sounding strings - surprised me.
Volume might have dropped a touch compared with the previous D'Addario XS strings.
I find I strum a touch firmer and the guitar loves it! I can feel it through my chest.
No, it's not a Guild jumbo 12-string ... but it is a mighty fine guitar and stunning value.

 

[chazmo]

Bruce, you cut that saddle to shape? Very nice job, from what I'm seeing. Your next project, since you obviously have the skills, is to do a 12-string compensation.

Glad you're enjoying your Eastman, and in no way is that sacrilege.

Also, did you have a Martin Grand J 12-string? Is that gone? It's not in your sig.

 

[Norrissey]

Playing both of these lovely guitars this morning. '71 D35 and '70 F212.

 

[Br1ck]

Back to my 70 D 35 again. Getting ready to do a trust, so I had all my nicer instruments out this week to document serial numbers and such. Put all the values on one piece of paper. It adds up. As I get more proficient at cross picking, the old wood dryness and the clarity really get featured. It is neck and neck as to which neck I prefer between the Guild and my Santa Cruz.

 

[cgalardi]

This evening spending some time with my Gallagher Jumbo-70. Big, beautiful sound. It's a 2022 model.

 

[davenumber2]

I’ve been playing my D20 and D40 since they are my latest acquisitions but I pulled out my J-45 today for a while. It was a nice reminder of how good it sounds. It doesn’t sound like anything else I have.

 

[chazmo]

This evening spending some time with my Gallagher Jumbo-70. Big, beautiful sound. It's a 2022 model.

Oooh, that really is nice, cgalardi!!!!

 

[cgalardi]

Thanks. I love the Gallagher. Just a really great sound.

 

[Aristera]

I know what I've been playing in my head. Something resonating....

 

[chazmo]

I know what I've been playing in my head. Something resonating....

I'm not sure that counts, James.

 

[Aristera]

I'm not sure that counts, James.

Will be Monday. At least that what tracking says for my NRD.

 

[Cougar]

F412. Bought from Sound Pure in Durham NC. The ad said "Luthier Notes: Fret Dress and Setup." I think this guitar has the best setup of any guitar I own. It just plays unbelievably easy and sounds unbelievably good, too. Sustaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnn is incredible.

 

[chazmo]

I'm glad you're enjoying the F-412, Cougs. I thought you would.

That convinces me... I'm bringing out the F-412 special reserve... (I love that; sounds like a fine wine, riight?). Couple of pix...

 

[GGJaguar]

the F-412 special reserve

Does that have a red spruce top?

 

[Stuball48]

Love that wood