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2010-01-31 17:09:33

naolslager wrote:

Guitarpix,
Interesting idea using the neck as a lever to tilt the bridge back. I've got an OLD 12-string with similiar issues and might give it a try. My concern is the forcemay casue the neck to bow which would make teh problem worse. Also, thanks for the tip about the dry guitar. I did not know the symptoms but would not want an igition source around the 12-stringer. It's as light as feather, and I'm sure, very dry.
I'm not familair with you humidify process?

The tension on the neck isn't much with the rig I used... Just enough to to keep the top in the shape I want. The tension I'm applying is far less than it would normally have with strings tuned to pitch. As wood dries it shrinks and can cause the top to sink in.. When you hydrate it it swells and the tension from the rig is just to make sure that the majority of the swelling is caputered where it's needed. If not, the sides of the top could catch it and push the top further down. As far as the humidifing process, This video is very close to what I did http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB8tELj4 … re=related There's a part 2 in the related vids..

2010-01-30 19:41:54

Well I couldn't sleep last night so around 1am I took the rig off and test tried one tuner install. The bushing size is a little larger on the gotohs so I had to do some sanding to expand the hole but all went well and here's a quick shot of it with the one new tuner.

So I couldn't stop with one They all came off and I sanded them for fit (pause for quick pic)
Don't know if you noticed or not in the first pic but the headstock was matte finished so I took this opportunity to polish it out to gloss. I did this with some McGuire's scratchX and finished off with toothpaste Yep toothpaste works great for buffing out light scratches and is safe on most all finishes when used lightly/carefully... So anyway, I got her polished up and then installed the new tuners.. All went well and I think she looks much better

I'm dying to string her up and play but patience is of virtue at this stage and I want to keep her stress free until she's stable from all the humidifying. -Pix

2010-01-30 15:09:22

Thanks MK I have the whole weekend free, so your vid is up for recording finally Sorry for the delay again... -Pix

2010-01-30 15:00:38

INPO (In no Particular Order)

Sublime
Cake (as in Motorcade of Decadence Cake)
Marley
Dispatch
Jack Johnson
Mason Jennings
Xavier Rudd
Slackstring
The Beautiful Girls
Thomas Cunningham

A Few Honorable mentions
Matt Costa
Speechwriters LLC
Eric Hutchinson
Pete Murray

My favorite song at the moment, Even though the band didn't make the list is "Arrested in Shanghai" by Rancid http://www.youtube.com/user/Guitarpixx# … -jwj-Bqfe8 Peace! -Pix

2010-01-30 01:40:10

Never played one but i'd like to give it a go... I imagine it would be a great performing or plugged in guitar but I think it would sound rather thin acoustically. I'm personally a fan of ibanez acoustics.. I've had 2 of their artwood models and was impressed with both for the price point. That said I don't think Ibanez acoustics hold their value very well. So you may take a loss if you decide to resale it... I'd be willing to try it though if the price was right. Street price is usually about 70% of list and then a used guitar typically loses about 30-35% of that... So that would put it around $750 in value... But like I said Ibanez tend to lose their value fairly fast so I'd think around $650 would be my potential buying price. Those are just my thoughts though Best of luck with it! -Pix

2010-01-30 00:41:42

Thanks for the kind words guys

Hey Tony and welcome to Chordie! I live a little over 2 hrs south of you but get up to your area a lot in the spring for some mighty fine Bluegill fishing on the Neuse

I'll drop you an email shortly reference the setup! -Pix

2010-01-28 23:50:34

zguitar wrote:

Wow Pix,

That's a definate project guitar. Not many people would take on that sort of task. So if you picked it up for $250 in that shape, what would one in good shape go for?

Keep Rockin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The earlier models tend to bring more but still Yairi are an underated brand and you can get them fairly cheap... A comparable guitar with out the humidity issues would probably only go for 700 -1200... It's hard to narrow them down any more than that. The last one I saw on ebay was a '75 and I believe it sold at around 900... There's one online now at a boutique for $1259.00... The guitar really wasn't in that bad a shape. It was fully playable, just needed some tlc to bring her back to full potential. The fret buzz wouldn't have been a problem for most players but I set my action real low with zero neck relief, so things have to be near perfect...

2010-01-28 23:19:56

Well it's a late ngd.... I got the guitar last Sunday but things have been really hectic lately and I haven't had much time to get online. She's a '73 Yairi Dy77 Herringbone. Had some issues but overall in good condition. She was buzzing some but the main problem was the top! She was horribly dry Running a straight edge down the fretboard and over the bridge showed that the top had sunk in about 7/32 of an inch!! The saddle was extremely high and after pulling the saddle I saw that is had been shimmed with some old paper matches...:lol: The saddle & bridge were also tilting toward the soundhole rather sharply..

Here's a quick pic showing it before I started reshaping the top...

As you can see the saddle is very high and tilting toward the soundhole... A sure sign of a dry guitar.. Luckily, Yairi uses a twin solid sheet lam back that's also sealed interanlly with lacquer so it's more stable and had maintained it's proper shape.
I took the strings off, straightened the neck, and then leveled and dressed the frets eliminating the buzz. I then went about humidifying the guitar. I started off with 3 damp-its placed in the body with a soundhole cover on it to keep the moisture in the guitar. I did this for 3 days checking it daily and adding water to the dampits... The top was starting to rehydrate good at that point so I removed the cover and stepped down to one damp-it. At this point I also added some upward pressure to the top to be sure that it expanded in the proper direction since the dip was so bad. I did this by using a piece of fairly rigid foam under the X bracing and using a yard stick with a fulcrum at the neck joint and secured at the headstock to apply steady upward pressure to the top...

Here's a quick shot of the rig..

You can see how much I've already been able to lower the saddle and the top has risen so that the saddle no longer leans forward. The installed string has just enough tension on it for me to use as a reference point for movement from day to day... Things are looking really good Running a straight edge now only shows a 1/16 drop in the top, assuming it was a perfect neck set from the luther originally. The damp-it's are no longer running dry and it's close to being done. I'll maintain this through the weekend without using damp-its and just keep the pressure on with a room humidifier going. This should allow it to stabilize and maintain shape. I've also picked up some new GOTOH tuning machines to replace the original (36 yr. old) Grovers. I'll post pics of that process when I get to it next week...

So that's where I'm at, A neglected guitar that is coming back nicely... And did I mention that I scored this vintage Yairi w/hrdcase for a mere $250 bucks
As you can see in the pics, the top has some play wear but nothing major... Just some pick rub and I'd expect that for a guitar of it's age. I've never played a guitar with such overtones... She really rings The back and sides are some very nice looking EIR (IMO). I Love the coloration in the set... Here's a quick pic I just snapped..

Thanks for reading! I'll add as she progresses in her restoration All the best! -Pix

2010-01-22 20:47:18

Happy NGD! Blues 32... That's a Morgan Monroe right? I've considered the 32 a few times and would love to hear your hands on review! How's it respond to light fingerpicking? I've considered buying one for slackkey work... I had a Morgan M-50 for about a year and it was a great guitar but I was wanting something other than another dread at the moment myself and sold it to help finance a 314.

As Tops metioned, some "eye candy" would be nice -Pix

2010-01-22 20:34:41

Hate to hear it man Wish I could change arrangements but I teach all day Saturday so that's kinda out of the question.... Maybe we can get everyone together later on Good luck with the new job!

Any good places to check out in the area? Guitars

I'll post some ngp's (new guitar pics) Sunday evening -Pix

2010-01-22 12:05:52

mekidsmom wrote:

Hey Pix... any update on a video with a little tutorial on slaps, beats, muted strums etc? I did listen a little and found a few of the songs you've done with some of those slaps... I'd love to see more! Thanks!!!
Wayne... I just can't seem to get to what she is doing in that video. I think the palm muting in general has me a little baffled... at least to make it fluid along with strums. And then the chop thingie...wow. I've been working on the song however with picking out the verses and slapping w/ chords during the chorus... but just using my pick mostly for the slap so it's not TOO snappy sounding.
I listened over and over to different versions of this song. The original is very pretty... BUT... I learned it from my Dad playing and singing it, so to me the song should be a little "stronger"; not so light and airy... but then I also don't like the "rap" type sound of the Fugees but I do like the beat in there. So... I guess I'm trying to find an even ground to make it my own!

Sorry MK, Been busy this week... I'll get it up for you either this evening or tomorrow

Here's a cool little tune to work on the slap with You can play this song with one hand... pluck the D string and slap x2, G string and slap x2 then the A string with a slap x4.... I'll cover it in the vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OdJImQ5mRU

2010-01-20 12:12:25

Doug_Smith wrote:

Thanks for asking and sorry for the lengthy answer. I really enjoy this stuff and tend to get carried away.
Take Care;
Doug

No Prob. I rather enjoyed the lengthy answer I'm really into this stuff as well I used to spray automotive finishes for GM about 18 years ago. Now I build and finish cabinets and restore antique furniture, among other things... I currently use a ESP2255 Advantage Airless sprayer (HQ piston pump available through Sherwin Williams) for most of my finish work. A .014 or .017 tip depending on what I'm spraying. I used to loath piston pumps but technology has made great strides over the years and atomization is now very close to that of air set ups. -Pix

2010-01-19 21:03:48

Doug_Smith wrote:

If it is in fact a lacquer, you have a few choices as about the only thing that will cut the original finish and possibly give you grief would be another lacquer. Something that I have used with good results is a water borne lacquer available from stewmac.com. Doug

Just curious Doug... How well would a water based lacquer adhere to an oil based lacquer even with lite sanding? I know usually with any oil based finish that you're going to cover with a latex (water borne) finish a bonding coat of some kind is crucial for the transition from oil to latex for it to adhere properly and not flake/crack eventually. I would think that fish eyeing would also be a problem. I've never tried the product and am curious how it addresses these issues. I've never seen a Finish product that could.. Is there an extra step in there or do you spray water directly to oil?? Always open to gain some education -Pix

2010-01-19 20:41:28

The sanding itself doesn't effect the tone since you're only doing a scuff coat and not removing the finish. It's only for adhesion purposes.. You do need to be very carefully sanding and be sure you don't go through the finish. Any spots that go through will take the new finish you apply differently causing a splotchy appearance.. Where the problem comes in is adding the extra coats of finish to the top. Good guitars are built with all things considered. Top thickness, type and heaviness of the finish used, etc... All these are considered when the top is braced and voiced. It's built so they work together for max vibration of the top. 80-85% of the guitars tone comes from the top, so you can see why any added hindrance of the tops movement would affect the tone. More layers of finish means less responsiveness, a loss of tone and resonance... On some this will be more noticeable than others and honestly on most 1 or 2 REAL LIGHT coats probably won't be very noticeable, any more and I would be hesitant. Well really I'd be hesitant to add any if there was an alternative. The change will be there with even 1 real light coat but most of us just don't have the ear to hear it... I just feel it's better to be safe than sorry. It's not a process where you can say "I don't like it and am going to change it back" It's permanent! I guess it all comes down to how bad you want it to happen quickly and if it's worth the risk to you... The value of the instrument would be a strong factor if it was mine... Just some thoughts... -Pix

2010-01-19 13:03:46

If your wanting that aged golden hue. the best thing (IMO) to do is just be sure it stays out of it's case. UV light darkens it over time. You can even expose it to direct sunlight to reall speed up the process.. Just be sure it doesn't get too hot. Indirect light (like having it in a room with a lot of windows) will also speed up the process.

Here's a pic of a newer top (Seagull Artis Studio Rosewood)

And here is the same finish after a couple years. (S&P Pro Rosewood)

Both of those have the same woods and finish, The only diffrence is the age... I'd let time do the work for you No worries about mistakes or decreased value that way. Also unless your experienced with finishing a guitar, you can easily hinder top vibration and have detrimental effects on it's tone. -Pix

2010-01-19 02:45:11

Sounds like a steal! Should look something like this (depending on year)

They retail around $700

Here's how you determine the year on Godin instruments

The Godin 8-digit serial number system (ALL Godin guitars) denotes the year, week, day of the week, and number of units made that week. Their production year begins on August 1 and ends on the following July 31.

The first 2 digits: production year
3rd and 4th digits: production week
5th digit: production day (ex: 1 = Monday, 2 = Tuesday... etc...)
Last 3 digits: number of guitar built during that production week.

Thus, a guitar with a 05023217 serial number, was built the 2nd week of August 2004 (05 02), on a Wednesday (3), and was the 217th guitar built during that production week (217).

It has a Solid spruce top with wild cherry laminate back and sides... The laminate is of real good quality. It's not like most which consist of ply wood with a pretty veneer. Godin uses a 3 ply laminate of solid woods. They are layered thus. Wild Cherry, Mahogany, Wild cherry The mid mahogany layer is there to counteract some of the brightness of the wild cherry. The overall combination is quite pleasing to the ear... Good find and good luck with it! -Pix

2010-01-19 00:09:52

Simon & Patrick guitars are great! They are made by Godin, the same company that builds Norman, Seagull, Art & Lutherie, Le Patrie, etc... Simon & Patrick are (generally) at the upper end of Godins guitar line.... They are Canadian built. They're slightly shorter scale so they tend to hold up better compared to other 12's due to less tension on the top. I currently have 3 Simon & Patricks and they are wonderful guitars and a fantastic bang for the buck brand. The guitar is most probably a "Spruce 12" model and if so, is well worth the price quoted. As others have mentioned, be sure to give the guitar a thorough looking over. -Pix

2010-01-18 04:13:05

Thanks Cam! Sorry to hear of your difficulties. Our thoughts and prayers for you and yours during this difficult time.. Hope to see you soon! Best wishes -Pix

2010-01-17 23:11:20

Sounds like a plan then We'll wait to hear from Cam or any other chordians in the area before we set the final details... It'll be good to see ya again Maybe I can finally try out that fancy CA you've got I'll be sure to carry something with a soundport so you guys can try it out! -Pix

2010-01-17 22:38:47

Well I just bought a guitar off of craiglist in Greensboro. We've made arrangements for pick-up next Sunday so I'll be in the area... Yaw up for a little picking? I have to meet him at 2:30 but the rest of the day is open

BTW... The guitar is a Yairi DY-77 1973 model. I'm excited That's my birth year and most of you know I'm a Yairi nut, so this is a dream come true, for me to land my birthyear Yairi.

2010-01-15 21:15:37

MK I use slaps, beats, muted strums and such in most of my music... If it would help you, I'll post you a vid showing several different ways to get that sound with or without a pick... I even have a cool little trick for turning your guitar into a multi keyed snare drum that people find really neat. -Pix

2010-01-15 20:59:38

I believe he has a part 2 to that as well.... I thought this little spin off was hilarious http://www.youtube.com/user/Guitarpixx# … EqvCktdSBM (language warning)

2010-01-14 21:50:01

I'd be interested in something like that myself if (like you've said) the video is decent. I need to step up to something better... Everything I've ever posted has been done via a $25 walmart webcam for the audio and video Looking forward to your opinions!! -Pix

2010-01-14 21:38:09

On your email page there should be an Attach button (on some it's a paperclip icon) just click it and choose the file you want attached to the email. -Pix

2010-01-14 21:26:32

leeshay wrote:

please don't laugh but could someone pleaz help me theres a pic of a certain somethin i need to post here but i just realised...i don't know how to go about to do that, could someone pleaz assist me with this

If you want you can email it to me and I'll post it for you... It needs to be hosted online (flickr,photobucket,etc...) before it can be posted on the forum.

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