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11-12-2015, 04:00 AM
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NGD averted
I decided to sell my Furch G40 CM, as it wasn't in the same class as my other guitars. It didn't sell on eBay. Having watched a lot of Pawn Stars, I contacted my local pawn shop, did a little haggling, and agreed a price online. In the shop there was a nice wooden bodied resonator, a used Gretsch Alligator. I was tempted, and went home to think about it. Did I really need another guitar?
I wasn't using my Stanford D1P very much, even though it's a lovely guitar. The strings felt too light for bottleneck, and the action too low. So, I put a shim under the saddle and put on a spare set of Martin MSP4200 mediums. The change was amazing. Nice tight strings, great action for bottleneck and a wonderful sound. NGD averted - for the time being 
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#2
11-12-2015, 08:32 AM
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It's been a few hours since you created this thread - did you buy that Alligator yet?
 I'm sure it's tempting.
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#3
11-12-2015, 08:53 AM
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NGD averted ?
nah NGD just delayed a bit!
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11-12-2015, 09:14 AM
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"NGD Averted"
My sympathies to you. 
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11-12-2015, 09:18 AM
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As for the Alligator - you should try a Boxcar before buying a reso. I had a Honeydipper and sold it - too loud and too heavy. I have played several Alligators too and strongly preferred the Boxcar each time.
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11-17-2015, 05:02 AM
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Well if you ever do decide to go for it, and it results in you offloading the Stanford, let me know!
Sold one and miss it.
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