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Early 19th C scordatura
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All,A question: was Sor the first person to advocate retuning the bass strings (6/D, 6/F, 5/G)? I can't find anything earlier. And I haven't found similar scordaturae in Giuliani, Carulli, Carcassi,…Continue
Tags: tunings, scordatura, Sor
Started this discussion. Last reply by Juan Pablo Pira Jan 9, 2017.
WTB: 4-course renaissance guitar
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USA sellers preferred, due to customs and shipping. 60cm maximum please. Authenticity of construction not really a big issue, but I don't just want a tenor uke with a "King Henry's Royal Fantasie…Continue
Tags: guitar, renaissance
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Norton Jan 11, 2016.
Yairi parlor classical
Well, I went and did it: bought a replica 1800s-type guitar. It's a 1975 Yairi parlor classical, model GL 600, spruce/rosewood (laminated), 620mm scale. Yes it's the one which was on eBay last…Continue
Started Jan 11, 2013
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- My day-job is the Human Resources & Regulatory Compliance Manager for a large manufacturer in Salt Lake City. My hobbies are classical guitar, cooking, WWII naval history, and hiking.
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Hey David, welcome to the early guitar forum. It's a great bunch with lots of info and support. You'll like it here.