Kevin cornette Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 KT, sorry to say I’m not an arch top guy. All I know is it chords so easy. I’m not familiar with your 175. I don’t want to misrepresent my self here among you all. I’ve never been an equipment guy like my friend Keith Satterfield and others I know. I’m a competent enough player to have played irhythm in several bar bands but I was Keith’s bass player off and on since 1974 through 88. Lack of bass players in my area kept me able to play in bar bands till my back showed me I can’t do 4 hour twice a weekend. My last band I was the new guy with them for 13 years. I had started playing bass in our church in 1993 and still play there today. I left my working band in 2006 due to several back surgery’s. No one ask but there’s my musical life story. I’ve forum’d with several of y’all since I joined this forum would some of y’all mind telling me about yourselves? I just hope I've Not bored y’all to tears. But thanx for interest y’all have shown. kevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 I had an 00-18 back in the late '60s. It was a sweet guitar, too. Later had a '51 D-18, which has been passed on to my late wife's brother-in-law. I like the single cutaway models. ES-175, 235. 140. Being more of an acoustic wannabe player, the hollow bodies are more what I can handle. Your whole collection is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin cornette Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 I wonder what that D18 is worth now. Every Martin I’ve ever played and I mean only about 5 of them had a high action from the factory. Hard for me to chord. Even this 000-18 Id like to eventually have action lowered. I’ve got what I’m told is a pre war 125 arch top F holes that was owned by mr Louis Marcot who was in original Swing Kings later Boogie Kings. It’s the sweetest playing, huge single coil. He stuffed body with pillow case and packing peanuts to keep from feeding back as amps increased in power. It’s cased up but I will send a pic before long. Sorry I drone on so. I’m still stoked at having speakers back. I apologize. kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin cornette Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 The Gibson was close to top of the stack of cases so I went ahead and pulled it out. I hope head stock got in pic. I loved the man I got it from and had the honor to have played with him at two dances back in mid 70’s. Those old players I’ve played with all had that clean ChetAtkins style. Even their faster chops were clean distinctive notes. Not blurred no unnecessary notes. Again I drone on sorry. kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMarkDeneen Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Parlor guitars? I have a mint condition '73 Martin 0-16NY I'd like to move on to someone else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 ya mean its for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 On 9/10/2023 at 6:31 PM, Marvel said: Sometimes it's hard to decide which guitar to play... Oh good golly...I'm sittin' here beside myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 43 minutes ago, babadono said: Oh good golly...I'm sittin' here beside myself. That's my line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 3 hours ago, RealMarkDeneen said: Parlor guitars? I have a mint condition '73 Martin 0-16NY I'd like to move on to someone else. That’s beautiful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 4 hours ago, RealMarkDeneen said: Parlor guitars? I have a mint condition '73 Martin 0-16NY I'd like to move on to someone else. Mark, that's a beautiful guitar! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 I had a 125T that got stolen out of my car, around '69-70, I think. My Martin's had ok string height. The '63 D-28 I had was fine. The D-18 as well, and yes, it's worth quite a bit now. They were only $125 new in '51. So... head over/down to the Lounge area and join the Guitars and more... section. We could probably get Travis to move some of these posts over to it. @Travis In Austin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMarkDeneen Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 2 hours ago, babadono said: ya mean its for sale? Yessir! If anyone has interest it is over on the" Vintage Martins for Sale" group on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMarkDeneen Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 19 minutes ago, Marvel said: Mark, that's a beautiful guitar! It is. I have some other vintage Martins too that I must dispose of. I lost my ability to play due to severe arthritis in my hands. Time to move on, and take up new hobbies. I've sold about 6 vintage Martins this year and have 3 left plus one Gibson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 1 hour ago, RealMarkDeneen said: 3 left plus one Gibson. why not post the guitars on the Garage Sale section .it's safe and free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 51 minutes ago, RealMarkDeneen said: I have some other vintage Martins too that I must dispose of. I lost my ability to play due to severe arthritis in my hands. I'm sorry to hear that, Mark. My best friend sent me a Martin D Jr, made in Mexico model. It's been so much fun I've been playing more every day. It's actually helped my hands loosen up more. Plus, it's been good for my soul and spirit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMarkDeneen Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 6 minutes ago, OO1 said: why not post the guitars on the Garage Sale section .it's safe and free Is that permissible? I didn't know if that was ok. I'll put something up tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Just now, RealMarkDeneen said: Is that permissible? definitely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMarkDeneen Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 4 minutes ago, Marvel said: I'm sorry to hear that, Mark. My best friend sent me a Martin D Jr, made in Mexico model. It's been so much fun I've been playing more every day. It's actually helped my hands loosen up more. Plus, it's been good for my soul and spirit. Of all my Martins i enjoyed playing the '54 00-18 the best. Played it everyday for hours---just because it is so good for the soul! I will miss it dearly, but life has to keep chugging on and a room full of unplayable guitars was going to be a drag! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 Yep .. My fret hand is not working so great anymore... Have not touched a guitar in several months Been playing for some 53 years.. Well ...Until now ...That, and I am really tired of the games and infighting with other musicians ..mIt's finally worn me down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 w0w. !!! How many pages ?? I guess this was a great idea for a Thread. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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