Guys, im going to bid on this thing. I need your expert advice on the damage to the binding and how high would you bid for this.
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Without a Bigsby, I don't think there would be any problem, but with a Bigsby, not enough string angle on the bridge is not enough string angle on the bridge IMO - you would obviously get more string tension with 13's, but it would still be weird I think, and the whole length of string behind the bridge starts to come alive in all kinds of weird overtone ways.Darryl Hattenhauer said:Walter,
The more delicately a player works a smallsby, the less neck angle he needs, right? So a sedate jazzer with a set of 13 flatwounds could use a bigsbyed guitar that wouldn't work for a butt-kickin', foot-stompin', rock-a-billy rockin' lead player, right?
Or get a lower one. Would a rocker bridge be lower?you'd have to shave the bridge to get better action now.
Ok, now I get it.don't see how it would ever, ever have a lower angle than the tailpiece that is currently on the guitar.
Whaddya want? A virgin?Binding: Guh!!
That could be the most important point made so far. (Except for my points.)Heat that will 'pop' the binding and discolor the lacquer can sink the top, too.
YepGet more pics!:If anybody is going to go for it, get some pics of the complete neck, so you can see if there are any cracks. Additionally, get some pictures of the top from the side, so you can see the 'silhouette of the arc of the top'. Why? So you can see if the top has sunk.
I always give them the link to Gruhn's tips on guitar packing.Shipping: Also, see if the guy has shipped guitars before.
Whaddya think this is? A virgin?Another thing, when the more protruding pieces of binding break off in shipping, they can roll around in the case and could scratch up the guitar.
Yes, you're watching too much CSI.Finish on the top:Look at the dark spot on the top by the inside of the bass f-hole. Is that a shadow associated with a flash or light-source reflection, or is it a spot where the finish was worn off by the player-dad? Look at the spot, then look at where he has his arm in the pic; fairly close! Any opinions??
It's worn. What does it matter how it got worn? G sus. There's a place for you in cacademia. You're as bad as a professor.Also, look at the pictures of the Dad playing it .... See how he hooks his guitar strap on the edge of the top? Does that have anything to do with the scratches on the top at the edge?
Darryl Hattenhauer said:....It's worn. What does it matter how it got worn? G sus. There's a place for you in cacademia. You're as bad as a professor.
Walter Broes said:with a Bigsby, not enough string angle on the bridge is not enough string angle on the bridge IMO - you would obviously get more string tension with 13's, but it would still be weird I think, and the whole length of string behind the bridge starts to come alive in all kinds of weird overtone ways.