Members Stackabones Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 I had a GC Gift Card that was burning a hole in my pocket and it covered this Squier SP1 (Squier Parlor). Spruce lam, some kind of lam wood on the back and sides and neck. Nut is a little narrow but not too bad -- fingerpickers be warned! 12 frets to the body. I've always liked these little pickers and decided to get one. Perfect for the trunk in a Texas summer. Wabi-sabi! I couldn't find my camera, so here's a glamor shot from my cell phone. After getting this guitar, I came home and wrote this tune. I'm strumming with my fingers, no picks. I wonder if any of y'all know that technique I'm using in the middle and at the end? Berceuse I recommend this guitar all the time to my students and for folks who need a smaller/travel guitar or parlor-sized for not a lot of dough. This will be the guitar I always take to those friends/parties/soirees/board meetings where I'm not sure if I'll be playing guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffmeister Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Sounds real purdy! Corngratulashums!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 You understand the beauty of the parlor guitar. Just enough depth and fullness to complement a voice and still have a strong presence. Makes me want one. I especially like the 12 frets to the body. I know what you're doing but I don't know what it's called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gitnoob Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 This will be the guitar I always take to those board meetings where I'm not sure if I'll be playing guitar. Yeah, I see those at board meetings all the time. You never know when the Chairman's gonna whip his out. A good time is had by all. Great song, BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gthom Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Love it! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members abluesguy Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 That was really nice, Stack! Congrats on the new git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TESmith Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Really Cool I do not know if this is going to come out right but it sounded and felt comfortableJust kinda care free kicked back nice and comfy doing something you love That is what I got out of it! In my mind this is what I can picture you doing whipping out the little parlor.......Congratulations hope it gives you much fun and enjoyment! I am not astute enough to try and figure the techniques and all I will just enjoy the sounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mjuenem Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Sounds like a perpendicular "jailbreak" to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordchunker Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nice! I`ve been playing my parlour lots lately not only because its small and easy to grab, but I just love the tone of that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimmy Chaos Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 NGD Stack! I picked up a slot head parlour in my local guitar shop the other day. It was lovely! There is something about a parlour that just makes you want to pick it up and play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chriscarnucci Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Cool Cool Beans Stack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Very nice........I liked the tune too!! Play it in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chicken Monkey Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 My main acoustic is a Fender Parlor. It's hard to imagine how cheaply constructed the Squier would be, based on the shortcuts they took on the Fender version. Here's a tip--schedule two hours for the string change, and remember which bridge pin goes where, as each one only fits in one hole, and only with some convincing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gbosley Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Happy New Parlor Guitar Day and many more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Thanks, folks! * My main acoustic is a Fender Parlor. It's hard to imagine how cheaply constructed the Squier would be, based on the shortcuts they took on the Fender version. Here's a tip--schedule two hours for the string change, and remember which bridge pin goes where, as each one only fits in one hole, and only with some convincing. I don't have any experience with the Fender Parlor, but I've been around quite a few of the Squier Parlors. No problems so far. Good lil gits for not a lot of dough imo. I changed strings while watching one episode of Flight of the Conchords. Between fits of laughter and jamming with the music, I had no string/pin problems. The tuners weren't too smooth, but they seem to hold just fine. I think it'd look pretty cool with some traditional looking butterbean Grovers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chicken Monkey Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Between fits of laughter and jamming with the music, I had no string/pin problems. The tuners weren't too smooth, but they seem to hold just fine. I think it'd look pretty cool with some traditional looking butterbean Grovers! One of us has an abundance of luck--you with good, or me with bad. Mine sounds great, plays well, etc., as I was able to get a sense for that in the shop, but the cheapo plastic bridge pins are a huge pain for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Parlors are very cool... and if sell yours, you're gonna find yourself looking for another one in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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