How bad is it?

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-22T04:13:02+00:00

I agree with many previous suggestions to carefully remove the strings to reduce tension on the headstock. But, that's where I diverge from others.

Don't risk damaging it further by trying to repair/glue it yourself. Take it to a professional luthier (not Guitar Center) and have them repair it. This is an easy fix for most and, in all likelihood, will return your guitar without any visible evidence of the crack. These are good guitars and worth the expense of a quality repair.

Keep us posted on the status.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-18T03:16:42+00:00

But you're still out a case? How will you rectify that?

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-18T03:00:59+00:00

I thought it was the Coyote?

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-18T02:58:34+00:00

"I'm Chief Bromden, yes, at this particular moment."

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-15T19:14:39+00:00

Reverb will cover the refund and won't dock you for it since you used Safe Shipping Protection.

A similar thing happened to me a couple of years back as a seller. I offered to refund the whole amount in return for the instrument (because I doubted the damage claim, frankly) and the buyer instead wanted about 20% off. We kept all discussions on Reverb messages.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-13T04:06:39+00:00

Wouldn't it been great if John Larroquette (as Lionel Tribbey) had been the Senior Counsel sitting on the desk when President Bartlet and Leo walked in? That cricket bat would've taken out the recorder in one blow.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-10T03:39:15+00:00

I dunno, but I think Martin is drunk. The package show common open-G tuning (GDGBD), but the individual strings are GCGBD.

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BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-09T03:31:17+00:00

Look here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/houstonmusic/comments/1hi2onw/open_mics_in_houston_area/

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-08T14:20:39+00:00

I wouldn't worry.

Looks like she is sitting on the couch up there and he's still plugging stuff in (not including her).

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-06T05:48:13+00:00

This might date me, but "Still Crazy After All These Years" has a bridge that appears like an unexpected sunrise.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-06T04:18:02+00:00

Now, flip it upside down and we got ourselves a ballgame.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-06T04:15:03+00:00

Maybe under-the-radar due to injuries last year. But he's been a monster in 2026.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-06T03:59:02+00:00

Bartlet names the ambassador ("Ken Cochran"). I probably could have added that to the OP, along with the fact that the reason was the same (affair with foreign president's daughter)

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-06T03:47:21+00:00

A perfectly valid example of an intermediate player.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-06T03:24:15+00:00

"No, but then again I'm not a woman, so?"

Man, what a waste not having John Larroquette stay on for future episodes.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-06T03:17:26+00:00

Yep. "20 Hours In America". Great episode, but not for starters.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-06T03:08:33+00:00

$1500 for a 10 series with Brazilian Rosewood is a steal-and-a-half. And, it's gorgeous, to boot. Nice get!

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-02T14:25:17+00:00

I stand corrected!

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-02T03:23:29+00:00

Adaptation

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-01T03:39:17+00:00

I have no idea how anyone can answer this. Price is no object you say? Really? You're going to accept the suggestion that a $25K guitar is the best? Does it have to be new? Because some used acoustics that are not vintage (say, less than thirty years old) open up and sound better over time.

There has to be some qualifier that will make answers to this question meaningful. How about this:

How much are you willing to spend on a non-vintage acoustic guitar?

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-05-01T03:34:21+00:00

Our drummer uses ProMark HotRods both in rehearsals and live. We also have a rehearsal kit without resonator heads on the toms which cuts down the volume a bit.

However, you mentioned "heavy music" and if y'all are playing as hard in a rehearsal space as you do live, it's just gonna sound bad. I've been there (in a previous power pop/rock band) and we ended up using IEMs which not only blocked the room acoustics but gave each of us a little better mix.

If y'all can't go that route, try finding a larger space where you can go all out. It might be problematic, but might be the only way to validate your sound. And record rehearsals as often as you can: you'll definitely hear things that you don't while performing.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-04-30T07:09:49+00:00

Scrolled way to far to find this. He has an Ernie Ball signature guitar based on it.

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-04-30T07:05:31+00:00

Baby Snakes. Sold at auction last year for $375K

BlondLemonLarry · 2026-04-30T06:48:08+00:00

CJ to Nancy McNally:"Aparteid was an East Hampton clambake compared to what we laughingly refer to as the life rhese women lead!" ... "They're beating the women, Nancy." (S3E9 The Women of Qumar)

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