tjmangum
Senior Member
Very interesting, with comments from Hans http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/150071
Thanks so much for posting this. I used to have a late '60's 1a in BRW. A great guitar, though the scale and action height was too much for me.
Mike is a member here, but he hasn't posted in a long time. Handle is mikehalloran. I wish he would participate more here as he has a massive amount of knowledge when it comes to classical guitars in general, and Guilds in particular. I'd say only Hans knows more.Mike is a member here? What's his handle, Sandy?
So, guys, is a 26-3/8" scale something commonly found on classicals? I mean, that seems really long to me, even for a 12-fret instrument... fascinating.
He insinuated a fallout between him and LTG due to Guild misinformation that is prevalent on this site. While I haven't noticed much Guild misinformation here since I have been a member, I do enjoy his knowledge and comments over on UMGF. Some of the senior members there really know their guitar history no matter what make.Mike is a member here, but he hasn't posted in a long time. Handle is mikehalloran. I wish he would participate more here as he has a massive amount of knowledge when it comes to classical guitars in general, and Guilds in particular. I'd say only Hans knows more.
He insinuated a fallout between him and LTG due to Guild misinformation that is prevalent on this site. While I haven't noticed much Guild misinformation here since I have been a member, I do enjoy his knowledge and comments over on UMGF. Some of the senior members there really know their guitar history no matter what make.
The Mark VII is now at Ed Goldens Guitar Gallery in Nazareth. Anyone coming to Nazfest can play it.
Cheers!
my thoughts exactly... especially since he was responding to me. I find his reaction surprising, unless he actually got into a flame war with someone here. Dunno. That wouldn't happen anymore. To me it's a bit of a "cut off your nose to spite your face" situation.I saw Mike's post and thought the same thing Jonathan. I don't really see a whole lot of Guild misinformation here, but I didn't want to pick a fight in his sandbox. It's sad, but obviously he has his reasons for not hanging out here. My impression of Mike is that he's always been a class act, and I value the vast knowledge he has.
Through a close buddy, i now have a Mark VII thats for sale. Hans verified its no 2 of the ten made and the first with a typed label.