Members Tim Rhoades Posted December 2, 2007 Members Posted December 2, 2007 Well one is a ukele and it sounds killer, the acoustic is pretty nice, reminds me of the acoustic i started out with as a kid, don't see many around anymore. I got them both for 25.00, not bad eh. The uke says first act on the headstock anyone heard of them? the guitar is a harmony stella.
Members Stackabones Posted December 2, 2007 Members Posted December 2, 2007 First Act makes a wide variety of instruments. You can find some entry level guitars at Target. I had a calendar from First Act a year or so ago that had pics of their higher-end and custom gits. Very nice looking guitars!!!
Members Samilyn Posted December 2, 2007 Members Posted December 2, 2007 That cool old Stella reminds me of the git I learned to play on when I was a little kid. And a uke always ranks pretty high on the "fun factor" scale. Hey, for $25, you can't go wrong, especially for two. Happy "double" NGD! Have fun
Members babablowfish Posted December 2, 2007 Members Posted December 2, 2007 Enjoy! Those little Stellas are fun. (Which reminds me of another little Stella who was fun, but that's another story.)
Members dhoenisch Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 Congrats on the Stella. She really looks to be in great shape. I have a soft spot for old Harmony guitars. Dan
Members T.B. Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 A hardy congrats on your used but new guitars Tim. I like Harmony/Stella you lucky guy. Trina
Members Samilyn Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 ........ I have a soft spot for old Harmony guitars.Dan Me, too.
Members babablowfish Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 By the way, if the neck on your Stella is still in good shape, then I strongly advise you to use only light gauge strings and to tune down a note. The old Harmony Stellas have no adjustor for the truss rod so when they bend they stay that way. Less tension on the neck = longer life for the guitar.
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 Stack...you failed to mention a very important factor about Tim's newly aquired instruments and what makes them even more special.... a definate lack of BRIDGE PINS! I that Stella Tim...it looks almost in mint condition! Getting the Uke was a bonus too. Nice score
Members Samilyn Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 Stack...you failed to mention a very important factor about Tim's newly aquired instruments and what makes them even more special.... a definate lack of BRIDGE PINS! Hmmmm.....Stack must have been having an off day.:poke:
Members garthman Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 Hey Tim! That little Stella suits you - could have been made specifically for you (and watch out for that neck - do what Baba says). Happy playing.
Members daklander Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 Good looking instruments. I too love the Stellas.
Members Stackabones Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 Hmmmm.....Stack must have been having an off day.:poke:
Members lauren Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 will give you loads of festive fun and frolicking. Congratulations.
Members Tim Rhoades Posted December 3, 2007 Author Members Posted December 3, 2007 Thanks guys for all the kind comments about my new gear.
Members Broadus Posted December 3, 2007 Members Posted December 3, 2007 Let my allow my congratulations. Sound like quite a score. Bill
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