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The place to start for questions and comments that don't fit neatly elsewhere

13 35 offbeat mandolins
by Tony Ravenscroft
Feb 10, 2024 7:13:15 GMT -6
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Get up to speed -- then introduce yourself

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9 21 Thoughtful and of course long-winded essay on why I am here
by Tony Ravenscroft
Jan 1, 2021 12:54:34 GMT -6
No New Posts "What is my guitar worth?"

The quick answer: less than you'd like. Here's why.

2 3 But you still want to know more?
by Tony Ravenscroft
Aug 22, 2018 1:27:33 GMT -6
No New Posts What Serial Numbers Actually Mean

It's not like a VIN...

4 5 factory prefix codes
by Tony Ravenscroft
Jul 17, 2022 7:47:28 GMT -6
No New Posts On the bench

Why they're made that way, how to make repairs & upgrades (or have it done right).

6 16 pickups are mythical
by Rex
Sept 16, 2023 1:43:02 GMT -6
No New Posts The Random Walk

Where we bring up stuff that may not be directly related to playing music.

6 12 people really are stupid, I suppose
by Rex
Mar 5, 2024 15:30:33 GMT -6

Guitars & basses

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No New Posts various cool axes

Space for the hundreds - thousands! - of axe brands that don't (yet) have their own board here.

7 8 Vox V236 "Panther" bass, 1965-1966
by Tony Ravenscroft
Dec 28, 2023 13:33:12 GMT -6
No New Posts Washburn Guitars (including Oscar Schmidt and Lyon)

Sub-boards: acoustic instruments, X Series (Washburn), Idol Series (WI) (Washburn), Maverick Series (BT) (Washburn)

29 122 model variations, BT edition
by Tony Ravenscroft
Mar 18, 2024 20:44:33 GMT -6
No New Posts Austin

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10 37 Austin AU977 Elite Pro banjo - finally confirmed!!
by Rex
Sept 20, 2023 21:20:55 GMT -6
No New Posts Alvarez guitars

The flagship brand from SLM since 1965

3 4 Alvarez 5019 "Midnight Special" dreadnought
by Tony Ravenscroft
Aug 22, 2022 17:05:36 GMT -6
No New Posts Squier

The affordable Fenders! Mostly about Strats right now

11 32 the transitional Squiers, 1982 - 1995(?)
by Tony Ravenscroft
Mar 16, 2024 14:21:07 GMT -6
No New Posts Switch Music a.k.a. Vibracell

The kings of the plastic guitar

5 13 about Switch Music, 2001-2007
by Tony Ravenscroft
Feb 14, 2024 16:51:05 GMT -6
No New Posts Hondo

2 4 the GOOD Hondo electrics
by Tony Ravenscroft
Mar 5, 2024 3:33:00 GMT -6
No New Posts Cort

4 6 the S Series guitars from Cort
by Tony Ravenscroft
May 29, 2023 23:19:42 GMT -6
No New Posts Danelectro

Mostly about REAL Danos, but chatter about recent clones is also welcome!

2 4 the history of Danelectro
by Tony Ravenscroft
Mar 2, 2021 19:44:22 GMT -6
No New Posts Aslin Dane

3 13 Aslin Dane, 1998-2008
by gtrdavid
Aug 13, 2023 19:05:56 GMT -6
No New Posts Ibanez

Hoshin Gakki: making quality affordable instruments for 50 years

3 23 Ibanez Ergodyne: the ONLY definitive guide EVER on Earth!!
by Tony Ravenscroft
Mar 3, 2024 8:54:26 GMT -6
No New Posts S101 & Canvas Guitars (Sejung)

The early electrics from Sejung.

2 3 The rise and fall and rise of Sejung
by Tony Ravenscroft
Dec 12, 2020 13:03:28 GMT -6
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Amps & outboard

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Where devices are discussed that do not (yet) have their own area.

1 2 contender for all-time oddness: the Axl ThinAmp
by Tony Ravenscroft
Jun 19, 2022 15:52:08 GMT -6
No New Posts Fender amps

2 8 They Came From Lake Oswego -- the Sunn Factory Fenders
by Rex
Nov 26, 2023 6:29:07 GMT -6
No New Posts Crate amps

2 6 little Crate combos with great speakers
by Tony Ravenscroft
Aug 20, 2022 2:16:17 GMT -6
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No New Posts digital guitar: Roland VG/GR and other modelers

2 12 some "Roland ready" guitars
by Tony Ravenscroft
Feb 19, 2023 10:03:19 GMT -6
No New Posts Lopo Line cabinets

1 1 Lopo Line, until 2013
by Tony Ravenscroft
Feb 7, 2021 10:16:09 GMT -6

Drunkard's Walk

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4 4 The Hohner Electra-Melodica
by Tony Ravenscroft
Feb 18, 2023 14:21:53 GMT -6
No New Posts Hohner harmonicas

10 12 Hohner Triumph harmonica
by Tony Ravenscroft
Mar 18, 2024 19:45:32 GMT -6
No New Posts the venerable button zither - a.k.a. AutoHarp

3 8 smaller Oscar Schmidt Autoharps
by Tony Ravenscroft
May 16, 2023 23:25:38 GMT -6

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