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'34-35 Slingerland Songster revived- clip added
I have a number of arch tops to bring back into playing condition. Nothing grand, but nice This 1934 Slingerland Songster Style 81 is one of 'em. Badly-needed neck reset completed. The neck is bowed but I have it decent playing action up to the 15th fret. The bow and the "hump" make it buzz when I have the action down to 3/32" on the E and 1/16" on the e. I have a couple of options- relieve the "hump", compression frets, or just leave it alone.
The guitar is in very good condition otherwise. Tuners work great. I have light John Pearse Pure Nickels on it and it sounds fine. It's a solid top (pressed, I'm sure) with laminate Maple back & sides. 1 3/4" nut. BRW fretboard. Replaced bridge (original was missing and it came with a broken/repaired bridge). Nice burst. The fretboard is really brittle. I had some problem pulling the 15th fret to steam off the neck- most chipping I've ever encountered. Here are some pics Here's a strictly rhythm clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He6hF80nmK4 Last edited by willysunday; 09-21-2021 at 08:48 PM. |
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Looks really nice. Well done.
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Very nice. I assume the fingerboard is “ebonized pearwood” or something similar. They used it on their banjos, and, yes, it will chip like crazy.
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Looks great!
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Quote:
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How do you imbed Youtube ??
Last edited by willysunday; 09-21-2021 at 08:46 PM. |
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Like so (see the youtubey like button up right, next to the SoundCloud icon?)
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