pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Feb 16, 2023 12:08:45 GMT -5
Just did some more research on what were called flaws in 1980. Apparently, this is why my guitar was consider flawed.  It is part of the natural grain. I am happy the inspector considered this a flaw. If this would have been a D 10 with no flaws the cost when I purchased it in 2019 would have been at least double what I paid. If Cosmetic from nature, considered a natural blemish. Not really a "flaw" as stated by that inspector.......although that "photo" could lend itself to more scrutiny......since the black & white binder along the edge of the top seems to also have been disturbed, could very well be a compression made by an impact, rather a dent......a common "flaw" on "well traveled" soft Spruce guitar faces. We've had guitar discussions in the past.......Yes, Sigma guitars were made in Japan in the 70's, for Martin. The less expensive alternative for American made Martin's. I've never owned one, but have played them. On par "tone" wise with most Spruce topped, lite internally bridged, constructed American made Martin's. I've owned American made Martin's, still my favorite today. But I've sold all of them and only kept my vintage 70's Japan made, Hohner and Takamine dreadnought Concert & Orchestra models. Still play each today, as my venues require. Why did I keep them instead of my Martin's.....? Well, because the Martin's were a bit to fragile for my use and were worth to much money to sit and collect dust. They went to good homes......and more importantly, my two others have proved over the test of time and function, to sound and play just as well or better than the Martin's, and both have worn well from the beatings they have experienced.......lol.....and they still have a little "monetary" value if I ever chose to sell, which I won't.........many 70's Japan made acoustic guitars priced in the upper ranges, commissioned by well respected American guitar manufactures, have held their value and quality over the years.....to include Sigma......not so much today. Japan still designs/constructs their very own, very high end guitars, but most are now manufactured in China with little to no real quality control.....don't buy into that "inspected by" the American manufactures representative BS.....Absolutely every musician I know will not play or purchase anything made in China ........regardless of brand name. Wonder why.......lol |
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Post by fernwood on Feb 16, 2023 12:18:49 GMT -5
Just did some more research on what were called flaws in 1980. Apparently, this is why my guitar was consider flawed. It is part of the natural grain. I am happy the inspector considered this a flaw. If this would have been a D 10 with no flaws the cost when I purchased it in 2019 would have been at least double what I paid. If Cosmetic from nature, considered a natural blemish. Not really a "flaw" as stated by that inspector.......although that "photo" could lend itself to more scrutiny......since the black & white binder along the edge of the top seems to also have been disturbed, could very well be a compression made by an impact, rather a dent......a common "flaw" on "well traveled" soft Spruce guitar faces. We've had guitar discussions in the past.......Yes, Sigma guitars were made in Japan in the 70's, for Martin. The less expensive alternative for American made Martin's. I've never owned one, but have played them. On par "tone" wise with most Spruce topped, lite internally bridged, constructed American made Martin's. I've owned American made Martin's, still my favorite today. But I've sold all of them and only kept my vintage 70's Japan made, Hohner and Takamine dreadnought Concert & Orchestra models. Still play each today, as my venues require. Why did I keep them instead of my Martin's.....? Well, because the Martin's were a bit to fragile for my use and were worth to much money to sit and collect dust. They went to good homes......and more importantly, my two others have proved over the test of time and function, to sound and play just as well or better than the Martin's, and both have worn well from the beatings they have experienced.......lol.....and they still have a little "monetary" value if I ever chose to sell, which I won't.........many 70's Japan made acoustic guitars priced in the upper ranges, commissioned by well respected American guitar manufactures, have held their value and quality over the years.....to include Sigma......not so much today. Japan still designs/constructs their very own, very high end guitars, but most are now manufactured in China with little to no real quality control.....don't buy into that "inspected by" the American manufactures representative BS.....Absolutely every musician I know will not play or purchase anything made in China ........regardless of brand name. Wonder why.......lol The Sigma I now have was used on stage for many years by the person I bought it from. I had to sell the Sigma my Husband bought me in the early 80's, when I was short on money. Takamine guitars were great. I have played some of those. Agree that Martin's can be fragile. My daughter has the 1970 one my husband and I bought at the Gallup NM flea market in the mid 1980's. He leaned up against a chair. She bumped it and the neck snapped off. He had the neck repaired. |
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Post by rickb on Feb 16, 2023 15:26:06 GMT -5
My first guitar, purchased new in 1972. It was $19.00. Had lots of “advanced” features, such as a truss rod and adjustable bridge. It hangs on my bedroom wall most of the time.    My current guitar. A 1980, Anniversary Sigma from 1980. I play this one. Purchased it a few years ago for an excellent price. For anyone who knows Sigma guitars, it is a DM 10. I love it.     Nice guitars Beth and well taken care of. |
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Post by amygdule on Feb 17, 2023 14:31:53 GMT -5
 Down the road Through the woods A Hemlock to hug |
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Post by fernwood on Feb 18, 2023 8:50:00 GMT -5
1968. I am a cow girl, riding my spring horse.  The front pasture is behind me. This is where the cows go from the main 40 acre pasture before they are milked. It is near the barn. We used it a lot in the Winter, as there was a heated water tank there. |
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Post by miket on Feb 18, 2023 8:58:43 GMT -5
My grandson is going to have a new brother in a few weeks. Here's before and after pictures of the nursery in one of the houses that we've been working on...   |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 18, 2023 10:22:38 GMT -5
miket what a difference! Congrats, grandpa! 
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 18, 2023 16:14:14 GMT -5
miket Congrats are in order! Looks like a lovely nursery. Good job!
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 18, 2023 17:54:01 GMT -5
My sister just bought a house on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The peninsula (I guess it's a peninsula) is full of sleepy, little old towns full of watermen and farmers.
We have to take the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to get there. One of the modern engineering marvels of the world and a great trip in itself. Over 17 miles of bridge and tunnels.
After going over the tunnel, you reach a whole nuther world from the bustling city of Virginia Beach. Everything slows down and people are nicer.  My sister's house is about a half block to the water. She can see the pier and the water from her front porch. I'll be doing some fishing there this summer, for sure! A look at the overcast sunset the other night.
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 18, 2023 17:54:10 GMT -5
miket Congrats are in order! Looks like a lovely nursery. Good job! Dang! I never get "congrats" for cleaning up a room...I just get an "it's about time" comment! LOL miket - Congrats on the bambino's new bambino! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 18, 2023 18:08:30 GMT -5
Here's a picture of one of the many secluded public (and empty) beaches in her neighborhood.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 18, 2023 23:14:01 GMT -5
rockjunquie that looks beautiful! I can understand why she moved there. How wonderful that you can visit to escape the madness for a little bit. 
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Feb 19, 2023 0:01:10 GMT -5
My wife and I have a lady friend who enjoys teasing me with elaborate narratives of adventure she invents for her bear. I usually respond with comments about mental illness on display. She and the wife went to the other side of the house and left the bear vulnerable to my sabotage so I rigged the varmint to horrify the girls upon their return.   |
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Post by rickb on Feb 19, 2023 6:59:55 GMT -5
My wife and I have a lady friend who enjoys teasing me with elaborate narratives of adventure she invents for her bear. I usually respond with comments about mental illness on display. She and the wife went to the other side of the house and left the bear vulnerable to my sabotage so I rigged the varmint to horrify the girls upon their return. a sewaside bombear |
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Post by liveoak on Feb 19, 2023 8:25:07 GMT -5
We have to take the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to get there. One of the modern engineering marvels of the world and a great trip in itself. Over 17 miles of bridge and tunnels.
I always found the bridge/tunnel a little almost creepy.
First your on a low causeway bridge not far over the water (except a high spot in the middle) and then all of a sudden you dive into a tunnel. I remember it was expensive but going south years ago it saved time.
Except for the bridge tunnel, it sounds/looks like a nice trip.
Patty
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Post by knave on Feb 19, 2023 8:33:32 GMT -5
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Post by Son Of Beach on Feb 19, 2023 16:56:51 GMT -5
Didn't even know this boardwalk existed until today, just south of me. The wind of the lake blows back the slow river and makes a big marshy area. I'll be back when everything is blooming.  |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Feb 19, 2023 17:40:40 GMT -5
My wife and I have a lady friend who enjoys teasing me with elaborate narratives of adventure she invents for her bear. I usually respond with comments about mental illness on display. She and the wife went to the other side of the house and left the bear vulnerable to my sabotage so I rigged the varmint to horrify the girls upon their return. a sewaside bombear This pun had me in stitches  |
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Post by rickb on Feb 19, 2023 21:11:25 GMT -5
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nickinmd
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Post by nickinmd on Feb 20, 2023 8:27:48 GMT -5
Rockjunquie we live just accross the va/md state line north of her.
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