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Topic: 1930's 7 String National New Yorker
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Steven Cearley
Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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posted 06 May 2003 08:19 PM
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Anybody know anything about this instrument, pros or cons? Has the stairstep body, has a control knob that has three position (Hawaiian, Chimes and Harp). What type of pickup did these come with? Also, is the seven string more rare as opposed to a six string? Thanks, STEVE------------------
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Brad Bechtel
Moderator From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 07 May 2003 09:15 AM
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These are great looking and fine sounding instruments with a distinctively clear sound (to my ears). The seven string is definitely more rare than the six string models.
I own the six string model and ALWAYS get comments when I play it. Suprisingly enough, they're usually positive!------------------
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John Borchard
Member From: Athens, OH 45701
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posted 07 May 2003 02:07 PM
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Ditto what Brad said, Steve. I love the sound of my New Yorker. Those pickups are remarkably clear and balanced sounding.Remember, though, that the 7- and 8-string versions have the strings crammed onto a 6-string neck. In my opinion, the 7-string spacing is tolerable while the 8-string is too cramped. Just my 2 cents worth. By the way, you might want to check my thread in this section regarding Switchcraft mic to 1/4" adapters on eBay. Most (if not all) New Yorkers use a screw-on mic connecter instead of a 1/4" standard guitar jack. The adapters for sale on eBay solve that problem. John Borchard[This message was edited by John Borchard on 07 May 2003 at 02:19 PM.] [This message was edited by John Borchard on 07 May 2003 at 02:21 PM.] |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 07 May 2003 08:07 PM
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and now, an amazing demonstration....  |
Russ Young
Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA
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posted 07 May 2003 10:16 PM
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What a relief ... I had been seriously considering a thread called Where is Howard's digital camera? |
Steven Cearley
Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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posted 07 May 2003 10:47 PM
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Thanks for all the replys. So, is the 7 string a factory item or an add-on by a luthier? Also, any ideas on tuning the 7 string? Thanks again, STEVE |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 08 May 2003 05:00 AM
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This is a factory original as as you can see. John is correct in the fact that they used a 6 string neck and just added the extra string. Both necks measure 2 1/4" wide at the nut.Speaking of nuts, Russ, I'm always here. It's just that my writers were on vacation. Although this 7 string isn't properly strung up yet, I like the Jerry Bryd C6/A7 tuning. L>H.....C C# E G A C E |
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