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by Buck
Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:44 am
Forum: Other Builders
Topic: 14 fret slopes.. What ya got?
Replies: 30
Views: 32330

Re: 14 fret slopes.. What ya got?

Buck, thanks for sharing The Judge! I learned something today. :) Well, it's not like they're exactly plentiful. Judge is a talented builder and repairman, but like other talented builders I can think of he does have a day job. In addition to his acoustic builds, he does a significant amount of rep...
by Buck
Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:00 am
Forum: Other Builders
Topic: 14 fret slopes.. What ya got?
Replies: 30
Views: 32330

Re: 14 fret slopes.. What ya got?

I had a '48 J-50 a few years back. Probably should have held onto that one. Today I have this recent build from Judge Wolfe. Great guitar and great builder. Woods from John Arnold and the Hamptons, along with a 'graveyard black locust" bridge plate. Very happy to have this one. :-) J-35 on the ...
by Buck
Mon Jul 20, 2020 3:53 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: posture and seating
Replies: 5
Views: 4727

Re: posture and seating

I have a Pick-N-Glider in our multipurpose room where I record, but about any straight backed chair will do. If I'm sitting a long time, a padded seat or pillow is appreciated, but I don't sit on soft/sinking couches. That's terrible for posture. To that point, I like to put the guitar on my right l...
by Buck
Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: truss rod adjustment
Replies: 16
Views: 12882

Re: truss rod adjustment

You need to measure the relief. If the relief is correct, you should not be adjusting the truss rod to change the action. The change in action you described is more likely due to the additional torque on the top than it is the relief changing. Long story short, many (most I suspect) truss rods adjus...
by Buck
Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: Other Builders
Topic: Suda D-18
Replies: 7
Views: 50521

Re: Suda D-18

Hadn't been familiar with his work before. That is a beautiful instrument. I can't wait to hear it. There's a reason I've kept a day job, but here are a couple of recordings. Different songs, but the only change between when I made them is that the second recording has Antique Acoustics bridge pins...
by Buck
Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:20 am
Forum: Other Builders
Topic: Suda D-18
Replies: 7
Views: 50521

Re: Suda D-18

I bought it used. It was signed on the underside of the top last June and finished in time for the IBMA. It's one of a pair made at the same time. Kenny Smith has the other one.

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by Buck
Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:17 am
Forum: Other Builders
Topic: Suda D-18
Replies: 7
Views: 50521

Suda D-18

Thought I'd share a recent acquisition here, and maybe see if anyone else experience with Mr. Suda's work. I'd heard of these, but never had my hands on one.  The fact that Kenny Smith, Chris Eldridge, Josh Williams all play them didn't help abate my curiosity.  I've had it for less than a day, but ...
by Buck
Sun May 26, 2019 2:43 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Collings Playability
Replies: 22
Views: 18864

Re: Collings Playability

I agree with all your comments Todd and have wondered specifically about the bold-faced comment on fret height and those using an iron grip, but wasn’t familiar with stock fret wire geometry. Your observation could explain it. Wouldn’t a good setup control the influence of the saddle? Regarding the...
by Buck
Sat May 25, 2019 11:02 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Collings Playability
Replies: 22
Views: 18864

Re: Collings Playability

In my mind, "playability" vs. "playing stiff" are two different things. Some people have even developed a preference for one over the other. While many things affect the feel (soft vs. stiff) I think saddle height may be one thing driving the perception that Collings guitars play...
by Buck
Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:55 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Collings bridge pins
Replies: 6
Views: 7084

Re: Collings bridge pins

I much prefer the lighter weight StewMac pins.