GREAT MUSICAL CURIOSITY - Early Guitars and Vihuela2024-03-29T11:21:03Zhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/forum/topics/great-musical-curiosity?commentId=2111060%3AComment%3A70514&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Kingham cases are great.…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-04:2111060:Comment:707112017-06-04T04:40:06.707ZJames Edwardshttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/JamesEdwards
<p>The Kingham cases are great. Let me know how you like the Bow Brand gut strings.</p>
<p>The Kingham cases are great. Let me know how you like the Bow Brand gut strings.</p> Hello James,
So, I went ah…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-01:2111060:Comment:707832017-06-01T12:46:44.923ZLarry Kellogghttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/LarryKellogg
<p>Hello James, </p>
<p> So, I went ahead and order a case from Kingham. Bob is a great guy to work with and my maker, Dr James Westbrook, was able to supply a plan and an outline view. I went with the red velvet interior and a blue leatherette outside for a red, white, and blue look! I decided I wanted something a little different than a black exterior. I'm looking forward to receiving the case. Oh, they're going to fit it with backpack rings and a strap.</p>
<p>Hello James, </p>
<p> So, I went ahead and order a case from Kingham. Bob is a great guy to work with and my maker, Dr James Westbrook, was able to supply a plan and an outline view. I went with the red velvet interior and a blue leatherette outside for a red, white, and blue look! I decided I wanted something a little different than a black exterior. I'm looking forward to receiving the case. Oh, they're going to fit it with backpack rings and a strap.</p> Thanks. I ordered a couple of…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-05-24:2111060:Comment:707072017-05-24T01:06:42.976ZLarry Kellogghttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/LarryKellogg
Thanks. I ordered a couple of the 800 sets and the superior tension Alabastros, I hope that's ok. Don't ask me what superior tension means. Next time, I'll try the 900s.
Thanks. I ordered a couple of the 800 sets and the superior tension Alabastros, I hope that's ok. Don't ask me what superior tension means. Next time, I'll try the 900s. Hi Larry, probably the Ambra…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-05-23:2111060:Comment:707062017-05-23T21:19:40.889ZJames Edwardshttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/JamesEdwards
Hi Larry, probably the Ambra 900 set is the best choice, but the 800's and 2000's would work. I've tried all those on the guitar and it's just a matter of personal preference.
Hi Larry, probably the Ambra 900 set is the best choice, but the 800's and 2000's would work. I've tried all those on the guitar and it's just a matter of personal preference. Hello James,
Ok, I've put…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-05-23:2111060:Comment:705232017-05-23T12:23:16.772ZLarry Kellogghttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/LarryKellogg
<p>Hello James, </p>
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<p> Ok, I've put in an order for the gut strings and will give them a try. How long do they last for you? As I recall, you said you play with nails. </p>
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<p> What tension Aquila Ambra strings do I buy for the basses if I tune to 430? </p>
<p>Hello James, </p>
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<p> Ok, I've put in an order for the gut strings and will give them a try. How long do they last for you? As I recall, you said you play with nails. </p>
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<p> What tension Aquila Ambra strings do I buy for the basses if I tune to 430? </p> I don't have a link. I email…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-05-19:2111060:Comment:705212017-05-19T15:18:31.748ZJames Edwardshttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/JamesEdwards
<p>I don't have a link. I emailed them with my order request through the contact information on their website.</p>
<p>I don't have a link. I emailed them with my order request through the contact information on their website.</p> Hello James,
Could you post…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-05-19:2111060:Comment:706982017-05-19T10:51:36.669ZLarry Kellogghttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/LarryKellogg
Hello James,<br />
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Could you post a link to where I could order 8 foot lengths of varnished gut strings directly from Brand? I can't seem to find it. Thanks!
Hello James,<br />
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Could you post a link to where I could order 8 foot lengths of varnished gut strings directly from Brand? I can't seem to find it. Thanks! Hello James,
Thanks for we…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-05-18:2111060:Comment:706122017-05-18T16:29:39.026ZLarry Kellogghttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/LarryKellogg
<p>Hello James, </p>
<p> Thanks for weighing your case. I could probably live with a 6 pound case, not a 12 pound case, though. I did see the Karuna case, perhaps I'll go for that if I'm not happy with any other option. </p>
<p> I'd also like a car cover because I've grown used to having that extra level of protection on my other two cases. I'm just too worried about picking up a case when it is not latched. I don't do that if I have to zip up a cover first.</p>
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<p>Hello James, </p>
<p> Thanks for weighing your case. I could probably live with a 6 pound case, not a 12 pound case, though. I did see the Karuna case, perhaps I'll go for that if I'm not happy with any other option. </p>
<p> I'd also like a car cover because I've grown used to having that extra level of protection on my other two cases. I'm just too worried about picking up a case when it is not latched. I don't do that if I have to zip up a cover first.</p>
<p></p> Hi Larry, I weighed the Kingh…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-05-18:2111060:Comment:705172017-05-18T15:41:27.766ZJames Edwardshttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/JamesEdwards
<p>Hi Larry, I weighed the Kingham case for my vihuela and it's 6.5 lbs; not as light as I thought. The Karura case co. makes a carbon fiber classical guitar case that's under 6 lbs, and if it was customized to fit your smaller guitar, might be even less.</p>
<p>Hi Larry, I weighed the Kingham case for my vihuela and it's 6.5 lbs; not as light as I thought. The Karura case co. makes a carbon fiber classical guitar case that's under 6 lbs, and if it was customized to fit your smaller guitar, might be even less.</p> I play with nails and the var…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-05-18:2111060:Comment:705162017-05-18T15:12:46.146ZJames Edwardshttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/JamesEdwards
I play with nails and the varnished gut lasts longer; it's worth a try. My experience with Kingham cases is they are light. Perhaps the Colorado case co. could be helpful. Regarding pitch; I tend to keep it at a'=430 or lower.
I play with nails and the varnished gut lasts longer; it's worth a try. My experience with Kingham cases is they are light. Perhaps the Colorado case co. could be helpful. Regarding pitch; I tend to keep it at a'=430 or lower.