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Bill Yantz (Bill_yantz)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bill_yantz
Post Number: 78
Registered: 06-2004
Posted From: 205.188.116.8
| | Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 10:36 am: | 
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Arnold, beautiful.
Is there any way you could take height measurements of each string set at the nut?
Thanks. |
Bill Yantz (Bill_yantz)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bill_yantz
Post Number: 79
Registered: 06-2004
Posted From: 205.188.116.8
| | Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 10:38 am: |
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Beautiful work by Mark Arnquist. |
Steve Carsello (Steverok)
Advanced Member
Username: Steverok
Post Number: 100
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 136.182.2.222
| | Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 12:22 pm: |
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I wonder if the height of the strings at the nut has something to do with it tuning up better? Mine tunes up so well after he modified mine. If he didn't live in Seattle, I would have him go through all of my Ric's !!
BTW, that original nut shipped by Ric is, er, well, can't they do better on a $2000 guitar ?
I guess, when you get a 360 12-string, you should just assume up front that it will need a new nut to suit your tastes. |
Arnold Grove (Arnold_grove)
New member
Username: Arnold_grove
Post Number: 5
Registered: 05-2005
Posted From: 68.161.183.123
| | Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 03:18 pm: |
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Hey all,
Bill, I don't really have the proper measuring tools to give you an accurate figure. Also, I would think that each guitar may have a different measurement (string gauge, type, etc.). Why not drop give MA an email? He may be better able to answer that question.
Steve, I couldn't agree more. Intonation and staying in tune with the open position chords are spot on!
Regards,
AG |
Bill Yantz (Bill_yantz)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bill_yantz
Post Number: 80
Registered: 06-2004
Posted From: 205.188.116.8
| | Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 11:27 pm: |
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Thanks Arnold. I hope mark doesn't mind me saying but he has already contacted me and offered to help. Man, what a nice gesture. I have nothing but the highest respect for someone who responds in this manner - professional.
I remember with fondness how much time and effort Mark took to respond to hundreds of questions like mine in the Vibrola Tech section. I believe his knowledge and experience is greatly missed by many here who love this site. Thanks Mark. |
Michael Adelman (Dustoff)
New member
Username: Dustoff
Post Number: 12
Registered: 07-2004
Posted From: 12.158.26.228
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 12:45 pm: |
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I have to speak up too. I sent my 360/12 out to Mark to have him fix the "Rickitis" it had when I first got it. He is a great person, and does great work. I have sent other people his way, and would not hesitate do to so at any time. He is a true professional as Bill has said. |
J.C. Gaskins (Loverickbass)
Senior Member
Username: Loverickbass
Post Number: 349
Registered: 07-2002
Posted From: 152.163.101.6
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 07:16 pm: |
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Mine will be off to Mark tommrrow morning.
Cole |
Anthony Carey (Tony_carey)
Senior Member
Username: Tony_carey
Post Number: 630
Registered: 10-2004
Posted From: 81.157.56.119
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 08:20 pm: |
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My 360V64-12 plays like a dream, but if I ever come over to the US, it's coming over with me & Mark will be my first port of call. If it plays well now, just think what it will be like when Mark has weaved his magic! 
I wonder if Mark fancies a working tour of the UK? |
hal schmid (Hal)
New member
Username: Hal
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2005
Posted From: 66.109.135.67
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 10:41 pm: |
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Hey, Arnold, I saw your guitar after Mark Arnquist finished working on it. He showed it to me before he shipped it back to you (and started working on mine). Boy, you sure have a beautiful guitar.
Mark did the same mods and procedures to my 370-12 VP MG. It no longer sits in the case! I'm very happy with it, and I love playing it now. Glad I heard about Mark here on the forum . . . just before I was heading out to Seattle to visit my brother and sisters out there. Thanks for all the info and insights everyone shares here. It's nice to connect. |
Arnold Grove (Arnold_grove)
New member
Username: Arnold_grove
Post Number: 6
Registered: 05-2005
Posted From: 68.161.183.123
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 01:24 am: |
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Hi all,
Hal, thanks for the kind words. Yeah, I REALLY got lucky when I found it on ebay. One of those "fluke" things. I put a bid on it but it didn't make the reserve. I contacted the guy, offered him a fair price and that was it. It was in immaculate condition when I got it.
Tony, I have a friend who has a v64 and loves it, stock! I played it for a show while I was out in Chicago and had no problems with it. If you can play your 12 and it does right by you, then that's all that matters. But, saying that, after you try a 12 with the mods, the difference is stunning.
Cole, good luck with your guitar (bass?)! Let us know what you think when you get it back.
Michael, thanks for chiming in! It seems like there's a consistency here. Mark does good work!! ;-)
Bill, like I said, Mark is a genuine professional, both in his attitude and his skills. You now know why I started this thread in the first place. I am not used to getting real SERVICE anymore so, when something truly good comes along, I have to speak out.
Best regards,
AG |
J.C. Gaskins (Loverickbass)
Senior Member
Username: Loverickbass
Post Number: 350
Registered: 07-2002
Posted From: 205.188.116.8
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 03:19 pm: |
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Thanks Arnold, will do. Say a prayer for my 360_12v64 as she crosses this vast country of ours in the back of the big brown truck. I hope Dale doesn't pick this week to race the darn thing.
Cole |
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