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Hoot Owl

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  1. I got just about everything crammed into one corner, and here it is.
  2. I'm interested in a Helios, probably a 50-watter. But I recently caught wind of this. The touch sensitivity is supposed to be off the charts. Too bad they labelled the front panel like a first-grader. PHIL X SIGNATURE - Friedman Amplification
  3. You should have told me that before I reached my tongue all the way in there to lick it.
  4. No. It means you won't get arrested if you do. 😜
  5. I layed in bed this morning wondering about that. And I'm still not sure what 18 means.
  6. Well, I'll be darned. Handwritten in pencil it says C 1882. 'C' I assume to mean circa. Bingo.
  7. Vintage Guitars Info - Martin collecting vintage martin guitars (guitarhq.com) Older 1800s Martins are a challange to date (since they don't have a serial number like 1898 and later Martins). A "New York" stamp does not immediately suggest that the Martin guitar is from the 1830s for example. To accurately date pre-1898 Martins you must be familiar design and ornamentation appointments and the changes that took place in each model throughout the 1800s. Most useful though is the stamp, but you can only use the stamp on the INSIDE of the body on it's center backstrip (visible through the soundhole) to date a guitar. And even then you can only date to a period (and not to an exact date). For example if it says on the center back strip, "C.F. Martin, New York", then the guitar is pre-1867. If it says, "C.F. Martin & Co., New York", it is between 1867 and 1897. Note 1860-1890s Martins have a date (year of manufacture) penciled on the underside of the top. Check with a mirror, looking just below the soundhole and between the braces. 1833-1840s: Paper label "Christian Frederick Martin" or "C.F. Martin". 1836: Some with paper label "Martin & Schatz". 1838: Some with paper label "C.F. Martin and Bruno". 1838: Martin manufacturing moved from New York to Nazareth PA. 1840s: Some with paper label "Martin & Coupa". 1833-1866: Stamp "C.F. Martin, New York" on inside backstrip. 1867-1897: Stamp "C.F. Martin & Co., New York" on incide center backstrip. Yep. No serial number means produced before 1898. Mine has "C.F. Martin & Co., New York" on the inside center backstrip, so its 1867-1897. It also has the same stamp on the neck joint inside the body. I haven't checked for the pencil mark on the underside of the top. This was easier than I thought. I should have known there'd be plenty of data on the internet. Hope y'all learned something here. Thanks for no help. 😉
  8. Understanding Martin Model Designations | One Man's Guitar (onemanz.com) After reading this, now I'm confused. He may be talking about more-modern Martins. In the early 1900's 18 may have meant something different. Anyone? A 000-18 stands for Size “Triple Oh” in Style 18 (or as some older Martin factory workers put it, “Triple Naught”,) which includes mahogany back and sides, and a top of spruce, with dark bindings on the body, an unbound neck and white dots on the fingerboard, etc.
  9. Well, guess what, I think I found it. Just like that. Identifying Martin Guitars (vintagemartin.com) Before 1898, when Martin models were consolidated, it was more common for a specific trim level to be available only in certain sizes. These combinations of size and trim level dated to about 1852, when the model names were first developed. At the time, the number of the trim level was derived from the price of the guitar. Thus, in 1852, a Style 2-27 was a size 2 Martin with a trim level costing $27. This can lead to some confusion, since a style 27 is fancier than a style 28. This is because a style 27 was offered as a size 2, while a style 28 was offered as a larger size 0, which was more expensive to build. So, I guess it's a size 2 guitar that cost $18. Technically designated as 2-18. There is no serial number on the guitar. I guess this one can only be dated to a range of years. Does that make sense? Google is my friend. 😁
  10. What does the 18 mean? It appears to be a quality grade. This is an early 1900's parlor. Any other info appreciated as well. Edit: I forgot to mention, the image below is on a piece of paper affixed to the inside of the coffin case.
  11. Hoot Owl

    Doping...

    Amen, to that.
  12. Hoot Owl

    Doping...

    Who, I don't know. Someone. 😉 On dope: Dope Explained – Weber Speakers (tedweber.com)
  13. Hoot Owl

    Doping...

    Ted Weber offers the option to dope or not to dope when ordering his speakers (at least for some of them). What are the pros and cons of? Also, here's another question for anyone who knows, concerning speaker impedance. Suppose your amp has speaker outs for 4, 8, and 16-ohms. You have a variety of speakers. Which do you choose? I've heard to run it at 16-ohms, if possible. True or not? The simplified theory being that 4 and 8 would not use the full tonal capabilities of your amp. And is any difference even noticeable to human ears?
  14. Bogner has a 150-watt version of the Uber-Ultra - KT88's.
  15. Old school. These became hot when sludge metal doods started using them. 150-watts. And according to the article, there is a reissue coming. “Every meeting we have, we talk about the Model T”: Sunn confirms a reissue of its most iconic amp is in the works – and it might be more affordable than you think | Guitar World
  16. I'm into porn...deep and loud. Amp porn😁. So, having a morning hard-on, post pics, anything over 100-watts...or 100-watts if yours is small😒.😉 Out of the blue, off the top of my head, 120-watts. Leviathan – RedSeven Amplification | Boutique Amplifiers and Devices (redseven-amplification.com) They made ONE, just one, in this format (special order). I'll bet this goes for a lot of money someday (you know, some crazy-rich Asian (like the movie) into The Joker).
  17. Oh, right, those. When Radiohead started using them they became collectable. I saw one go for four grand a while back on Reverb. 😁🤣 (JK)
  18. Not the most watts, but 'up there'. And expensive! PRICE: Starting at 9,999.99 Bludotone Amp Works - Hi - Plains Drifter
  19. I have a Silvertone I bought in a pawn shop decades ago. I like it. But one cheap guitar is enough...for me.
  20. I have a 50th anniversary Strat that came with 'noiseless' pickups - samarium cobalt, or whatever. Anyway, they sucked. I went to SD and Fralin. So much better.
  21. The only real LP is a Gibson LP. 😡 BTW, I just read that Gibson is now making great guitars again, after slacking off for a few decades. I don't know how true that is. This red one is mine, but may sell and get a basic black one that I can actually play without worrying about wear. 'Red' is a 1988 Custom Showcase Edition, and $3,800 will pry it from my cold, dead hands...not including shipping😉.
  22. I almost left this place multiple times due to harsh moderation in Political Party. Anton doesn't run it like that. He's fair and friendly. By comparison, the old days were like a Southern Baptist convention. Political Party wasn't/isn't even visible to non-members, so why was there a desire to sanitize it in every conceivable way? When I first came to HC I was blown away by the rank humor. It was so entertaining, in a smart way. That's what I miss here. The crowd was younger back then.
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