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Topic: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

Holy Capo Folks,
Couldn't stand it. Just purchased a new toy..., er, I mean musical instrument. I've been looking for a small-bodied (parlor) guitar for a while. Was outbid last week on eBay on one I'd been chasing for months. Was outbid again yesterday on a Dreadnaught that I was only lukewarm to, whew. Don't need any more dreadnaughts right now.

So I've stepped away from the bid "D" and away from my mantra of things made of wood should look like wood, i.e. natural WOOD color. The sunburst has been growing on me for a few months. So here I am the owner of a new (used) small-bodied "blues", "vintage-styled (whatever that means),"pre-war", "parlor" guitar. Of course it's manufactured in China but does have a solid spruce top and bone nut and saddle (pity the poor dog/cat who contributed!).

Needless to say I'm excited and buyer's remorse has yet to descend upon me.

My inventory in case you are interested: Seagull sloped-shouldered dreadnaught, Yamaha Country Jumbo, Yamaha 12-string Dreadnaught, Recording King "Toonstone, Az" 12-fret Dreadnaught, Squire (by Fender) (?)-caster imitiation, and now this Monroe.

Can I play? Sort of. Is this fun? THE most fun I've had in years! As Ferris Bueller says, "Ladies and gentlemen, you are such a wonderful crowd, we'd like to play a little tune for you. It's one of my personal favorites and I'd like to dedicate it to a young man who doesn't think he's seen anything good today - Cameron Frye, this one's for you." or maybe,"Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

There you have it. Have a great weekend!
Details below.


Blues 32 Vintage V-Neck
Built to exact 25 1/4† scale measurements, the Blues Deluxe is a faithful tribute to the instruments that dominated the Blues movement prior to the World War II. Every detail; from wood selection and neck profile, body contour, depth and finish have been meticulously orchestrated to create a playable work of art worthy of a collectors vault but priced to be played. This guitar features a solid sitka spruce top and select mahogany back and sides, a vintage “V-profile† mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, 5-ply Roset Inlay,
Grover sta-tite tuning keys and includes a arch top fitted hard-shell case.

Series: Blues 32
Style: 00
Case: Deluxe w/ Hygrometer
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back: Mahogany   
Sides: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood   
Nut: Bone
Saddle: Bone
Nut Width: 1 3/4â€
Keys: Grover Sta-Tite
Strings: Daddario

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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

Half the fun for me is searching for the instrument i want.  I usually take many months, or even a year or more once I get one in my mind.  I think about it, read about it, dream about it.  I imagine it in my hands.  And when I finally get it, it becomes a dream fulfilled.  That sounds like what you did and you finally got your dream.  I hope it works out for you and you enjoy the new sound.  Good luck.

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3 Reply by badeye (edited by badeye 2010-01-22 17:09:03)

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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

Sounds like you've added a blues brother to your musicial family, right on. sounds like a gem.


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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

Happy NGD naolslager! It is customary to post pictures of all new guitar purchases!!! smile

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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

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 wink -Pix

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  • From: Virginia, USA
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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

Guitarpix,
Yes a Blues 32. I'd been stalking a Recording King and was especially enamored with the Jubilee series but they are too pricey. Finally I found a "blem" on eBay but was outbid by $5.99. HOWEVER, I got the Blue 32 for about half THAT and I cannot wait until it arrives.

I'll let you know how it goes. Not much of a finger-picker yet but willing to learn. Eye candy when it arrives. Should be airborne as I type.

  • From: Virginia, USA
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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

Okay, Photos are available but I'm not smart enough to insert them here?

  • From: Madeira Beach, Florida
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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

^ hey naoslager - The first step in posting pictures is that they must be uploaded to a file hosting site (I use flickr - free & easy) there are others, photobucket is one. After you have the picture uploaded to that site, simply post a message here with the tags [img]"the picture URL link here"[/img]

If this is all too much of a hassle - email me the photo(s) and I'll be happy to host / post it for ya!

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  • From: Virginia, USA
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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

Thanks. I use Picassa. I'll give it a try.

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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

naolslager, I added a "how to" help topic to the forum.  topdown's directions are great, there's just a little more hand holding detail in my post if that helps... it can now be found here:  http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic. … 535#p88535

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  • From: Virginia, USA
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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

One month and stil loving it.  And still no photos, I know. Had a few issues with FedEx and the whle shipping process. Filed a claim for damage I found and the FedEx claim process is BROKEN. I even sent photographs and they couldn't find any damage. they did, however, keep my guitar for about two weeks. I now have it and am contemplating elevating my claim on principle.

12 Reply by Astronomikal (edited by Astronomikal 2010-03-21 03:10:35)

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Re: Holy Capo Folks! New Guitar Day!

NGD for me today (3/20), baby!

I don't have a photo sharing locale, but here she is:

http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/cho … mp;m=D12X1

Guitar Center is having a closeout (600 bucks), so I played around with it and fell in love.  It sounds like an orchestra;  MUCH better (IMO) than the Taylor, which was 3X the cost.  My brother-in-law and I bought the last two in the store.

I'm a happy camper.  Now I just need to (re)learn how to play (a 12 string is just a "bit" different).  Now I know why I wasn't able to match the sounds of certain songs (e.g. Give a Little Bit - Supertramp, Wish You Were Here - PF).  I've got it now.  :-)

Happy NGD to me!

'Nomikal

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