tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.comments2024-03-11T04:46:52.956-07:00The Ones That Got AwayJaimie Muehlhausenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314535493613557305noreply@blogger.comBlogger396125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-70266302374780831672024-03-11T04:46:52.956-07:002024-03-11T04:46:52.956-07:001984 Fender Flame Tobacco Sunburst with case and s...1984 Fender Flame Tobacco Sunburst with case and spare F-top knob for auction on 15 March 2024 at Lacy Scot and Knight <br />https://www.lskauctioncentre.co.uk/auction/lot/526-a-1984-fender-flame-master-series-electric/?lot=561809Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-22694834966215829382024-02-21T09:34:11.791-08:002024-02-21T09:34:11.791-08:00I bought a mint D-2 model a couple years ago, havi...I bought a mint D-2 model a couple years ago, having never seen or heard of such a guitar. It’s an absolutely delightful guitar. I was surprised to see it and not know it, because I have over half a century of experience as a luthier specialized in repair and restoration, so I’ve really seen a lot of stuff from the worst to the best. I worked with a friend in his shop in Victoria, Canada, and he remembered George Gruhn haunting the bluegrass festivals offering people unheard of holy grail instruments sold out of a funky old car that he didn’t even bother to lock, because it was guarded by a large rattlesnake sunning itself very conspicuously on the rear deck! He was a hobby herpetologist and very competent snake handler who knew how to safely enter the car. That’s gotta be my favorite Gruhn story. Apparently people didn’t trust or believe him at first, but when they saw things like early D-45 Martins he started getting their attention and respect! I’ve written to his shop three times about this Hohner and gotten nowhere so far. I bought it purely because of the name on the headstock inlay, and went with the assumption Gruhn would never design a crappy guitar, and I was right! It’s like a kind of hybrid guitar based partly on an old Gibson, with the round shoulders and little rectangular bridge, and I recently saw a prewar Gibson called a D-35 that was a new model to me, and it really does look like it could be the inspiration for this guitar. The neck and fingerboard are perfect, and I mean as clean and smooth as anything I’ve seen at any price, and even with its plywood body it’s got a sound that blows away everyone who tries it. It’s hard to find anything out about these, and of what little information is available is mostly referring to the jumbo model, but this so-called dreadnought model is a real sleeper to watch for and grab if you see one! I have a friend who’s a really skilled player and uses an old Martin OM that’s probably worth over twenty grand, and he played this thing for a few hours and said he likes it every bit as much as the old Martin and thought the neck might even be a little better. The person I got it from bought it new locally in the late nineties in a different store from where I was working. I paid $400 Canadian for it and I think it’s a steal at that price.Rick VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14029260217835975404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-25792864454929947972024-02-18T00:39:17.864-08:002024-02-18T00:39:17.864-08:00About this car guitar when it was brand new back i...About this car guitar when it was brand new back in 84 I think it was at a music store in Lodi California just south of Sacramento I've been playing it ever since I playing a classic rock band and I've been doing it for over 35 years rock still playing the same guitar has a little road rash it's all original and still sounds really great I would not trade it for anything I'll send you some pics if you want me to<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-1732087008960881512024-01-23T05:15:03.516-08:002024-01-23T05:15:03.516-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Dillon Mannhttps://dillonmann.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-14819855074556454662024-01-18T18:38:08.128-08:002024-01-18T18:38:08.128-08:00What about pricing one to sell? The club model in ...What about pricing one to sell? The club model in perfect shape. <br />A.) less than 1000<br />B.) more than 10,000<br />C.) pricelessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-48106802863221395682023-12-18T18:03:45.288-08:002023-12-18T18:03:45.288-08:00My father bought a club model in a Nashville music...My father bought a club model in a Nashville music store back in the mid 70’s. After passing, I now own/play it.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-30911424996753916382023-11-19T21:50:09.406-08:002023-11-19T21:50:09.406-08:00I have this guitar- I bought it in Sydney Australi...I have this guitar- I bought it in Sydney Australia in about 1980. I still love playing it, it sounds perfect and feels greatDi Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247523783442684989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-43058356824610041372023-11-16T09:15:39.492-08:002023-11-16T09:15:39.492-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-73592444107371042462023-09-23T22:54:48.417-07:002023-09-23T22:54:48.417-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Bloggerhttps://myisca.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-13212836530442006062022-11-04T15:14:03.135-07:002022-11-04T15:14:03.135-07:00Make that. Club Model..damn autocorrect Make that. Club Model..damn autocorrect Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-29861606791342653712022-11-04T15:13:31.983-07:002022-11-04T15:13:31.983-07:00I have a Class Model! I have a Class Model! Tom Conklinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-30231660795094593002022-08-09T05:51:17.986-07:002022-08-09T05:51:17.986-07:00I have this same model. Does anyone know what it i...I have this same model. Does anyone know what it is called? I am having trouble with microphonic pickups and when i opened it up they were like nothing I have ever seen before. The closer neck had two coils on top of each other and the other neck only one coil. Does anyone know if a coil has been removed from one or are they supposed to be like that? Lots of resistors etc in the wiring as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282247832087671801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-57346038670346886382022-08-08T09:18:50.135-07:002022-08-08T09:18:50.135-07:00Greeat post thanksGreeat post thanksHVAC Contractors Middletownhttps://www.hvac-professionals.com/us/mechanical-contractors-ohio/hvac-contractors-middletown.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-64988832250407889512022-07-07T13:10:40.417-07:002022-07-07T13:10:40.417-07:00Just came across one of these for sale in non-work...Just came across one of these for sale in non-working condition for $250. First reaction was to pass, but I started searching for second opinions. Looks like my instinct was correct... not going to put a lot of work into something just because it's rare, it has to be rare and have some redeeming sonic qualities.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052525002420746680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-52489307421681945622022-06-28T13:39:04.966-07:002022-06-28T13:39:04.966-07:00My so has the George Jones sho Bud given him by Sh...My so has the George Jones sho Bud given him by Sho Bud Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-86409009343177019502022-05-09T10:42:46.083-07:002022-05-09T10:42:46.083-07:00I've read this article before & decided to...I've read this article before & decided to post my thoughts. I purchased mine a D1in the early 90"s. One of my friends who owns a number of acustic guitars over 2,000 sterling commented she ranks with them all. Nigel has played her since I first purchased her. Oh & I also have a bubble under the plastic Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-45413062503140809352022-04-07T06:32:27.329-07:002022-04-07T06:32:27.329-07:00I see alot about the Club and Diamond, but never s...I see alot about the Club and Diamond, but never see anything about the Heart model? I've had mine since 1992, and still play it in 2022! Would love to know more about this model?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742468862206011199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-52162649957201577072021-11-18T11:51:51.111-08:002021-11-18T11:51:51.111-08:00Like everyone else on this site, I LOVE my Hohner ...Like everyone else on this site, I LOVE my Hohner Gruhn D2! Bought it from a bandmate for $200 about 15 years ago, my first folk guitar. Sadly, it's size has become challenging for my arthritic right shoulder, so I just bought a slightly smaller guitar (for 10 times the price) that accommodates my shoulder and still sounds good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-21960891828828433712021-10-24T04:36:57.082-07:002021-10-24T04:36:57.082-07:00Good readGood readCameron Nashhttps://www.cameronnash.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-10331442008576036942021-07-23T02:22:52.882-07:002021-07-23T02:22:52.882-07:00I found this guitar for 50 bucks! No strings, sadd...I found this guitar for 50 bucks! No strings, saddle or pins. I knew it was solid mahogeny w Spruce top so I rolled the dice. Blew me away! Sounds like my Martin D15 on the bottom end but the top strings were a bit brighter. Incredible sustain!It was first year (91)so I believe it was USA made. I will NEVER sell, going to the grave with me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757018732338967795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-20534760740359914952021-06-17T09:50:34.894-07:002021-06-17T09:50:34.894-07:00I own a Hohner Gruhn Design F 1 and I'm much m...I own a Hohner Gruhn Design F 1 and I'm much more enthusiastic about the guitar than it was thirty years ago. With every new guitar that I bought in the years that followed, I came to appreciate the Hohner Gruhn more and more. It has a wonderful sound and develops a great timbre year by year, the neck is straight and allows very low action. Many guitars have come and most gone in the thirty years. I wouldn't want to do without my Hohner Gruhn Design, it has an equal place with my Gibson L-00 and my Martin CEO 7 - 12.<br />It's so crazy: despite the three-part neck and laminated back and sides, this guitar is on par with ten times more expensive guitars in terms of sound and playability.<br />The quality of the materials and workmanship too.<br />Sometimes you find one offered for sale, but the price is so low, usually around 250. It's really crazy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-90797924646184759842021-06-04T19:08:16.174-07:002021-06-04T19:08:16.174-07:00This is the only exact replica of the one I have t...This is the only exact replica of the one I have that I can find on the internet... Lap steel manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612649204824459153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-32005075532190044742021-06-04T19:04:43.934-07:002021-06-04T19:04:43.934-07:00Oh my gosh, I have been researching the heck out o...Oh my gosh, I have been researching the heck out of this instrument that somehow I stumbled upon as well. This is super helpful to me in finding out what I actually have. Thank you!Lap steel manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612649204824459153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-6528447298359235652021-04-08T17:14:41.698-07:002021-04-08T17:14:41.698-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043860330661605070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184770256379673783.post-70930353741886498542021-04-01T13:15:37.250-07:002021-04-01T13:15:37.250-07:00How much did you pay for it. I have one now trying...How much did you pay for it. I have one now trying to find value on it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754373557202388000noreply@blogger.com