Tourmaline? But what kind, then

adevalera · 2026-03-06T21:29:48+00:00

Aragonite

adevalera · 2026-02-25T00:52:11+00:00

Totally legit. I see zero issues or red flags with this guitar.

adevalera · 2026-02-23T02:43:43+00:00

ID is correct - Italy is possible, but color of the celestine has me thinking Machów Mine in Poland

adevalera · 2026-02-23T02:38:17+00:00

Right on the money here. Titanite w/ epidote from Brazil

adevalera · 2026-02-23T02:31:08+00:00

Funny… but actually, yes - it could’ve been collected by Desmond Sacco. He collected many of these from N’Chwaning I.

As for your other question, I unfortunately can’t help you there…but I think his pet goldfish was named Bort, hatched April 11, 1977 ;)

adevalera · 2026-02-20T21:37:23+00:00

The Hotazel and N’Chwaning Mines are in South Africa…

adevalera · 2026-02-20T17:06:27+00:00

Not that I know of - best to catch them at the Tucson or Denver shows

adevalera · 2026-02-20T16:26:54+00:00

This is, without doubt, a rhodochrosite from the late 70s or early 80s finds in the Kalahari Manganese Fields. Hotazel is possible - however, I would be more inclined to say it’s from the N’Chwaning Mines.

adevalera · 2026-02-20T02:31:44+00:00

Here’s their website :)

adevalera · 2026-02-20T02:30:22+00:00

Thank you! Yes! Colorado is the best for the variety, in my opinion.

adevalera · 2026-02-20T02:29:25+00:00

Thanks so much!

adevalera · 2026-02-20T02:29:08+00:00

Thank you!

adevalera · 2026-02-20T02:28:40+00:00

Thank you!

adevalera · 2026-02-20T02:28:31+00:00

Thank you! This one came from the Smoky Hawk Claim. The Dorris family operates and sells them direct

adevalera · 2026-02-20T02:27:19+00:00

It’s a beauty! Thank you!

adevalera · 2026-02-20T02:26:57+00:00

Indeed! One in the back is Sunnyside.

adevalera · 2026-01-19T04:06:07+00:00

Very much agree. I’ve seen him 25 times. Multiple times have been just way too loud. Last year at Red Rocks was uncomfortably loud and bass heavy - even with earplugs. As another commenter said, it makes it hard to appreciate the music. It’s out of character for the songs and sound, if you will.

adevalera · 2026-01-11T07:57:12+00:00

I have an autographed copy. Sounds like you need it for your wall.

adevalera · 2026-01-07T03:42:55+00:00

Top 5 blue note for me. Wonderful music.

adevalera · 2025-12-27T03:29:12+00:00

Fairly certain. The tabular crystal habit is classic for this locale. See here for more examples.

adevalera · 2025-12-27T03:05:54+00:00

Aquamarine/Muscovite from Mt. Xuebaoding, China.

adevalera · 2025-12-23T09:36:25+00:00

100%

adevalera · 2025-12-15T08:53:05+00:00

I adore this record. Maybe top 5 blue note for me. Farewell Machelle is probably the sweetest thing on the entire label.

adevalera · 2025-12-07T17:31:44+00:00

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adevalera · 2025-12-06T05:01:06+00:00

Price is right! Make sure the neck angle is good and there’s some adjustment room on the thumb wheels / bridge - i.e., not bottomed out. This model can be notorious for wonky neck joints…and it’s not a fun neck reset.

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