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Brad Goodman
PostPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:45 pm 
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This is what I call my Dying Crapshooter model:

This thing sounds like an orchestra…

24.9 inch scale tuned to full pitch
Ladder braced
Satin lacquer finish

Adirondack red spruce top (Aaron Hix)

Flamed Birch back and sides (CarlBarney)
Two piece birch neck with walnut center stripe
Celluloid nitrate tortoise head veneer ,binding and heel cap (Axiom inc. Bill James)
Ebony fretboard and bridge.
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J De Rocher
PostPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:14 pm 
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Very nice, and a big thumbs up on the tortoise shell trim. Is there a story behind that name?

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Chris Pile
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Holy cow. MATCHING peghead AND trim. Sexy.

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Joe Beaver
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Another beauty!!! I had the same question as Jay.

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Alex Kleon
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Your guitars never disappoint, Brad! The tort headstock overlay and binding look sweet against the birch and Adirondack!

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Brad Goodman
PostPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:11 pm 
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J De Rocher wrote:
Very nice, and a big thumbs up on the tortoise shell trim. Is there a story behind that name?


Yes, It is a Blind Willie Mctell song.....

"Let a deck of cards be my tombstone, buddy- I got those Dyin' crapshooters blues"


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That is slick Brad! How large is the body?

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Haans
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Bill James is the "go to" guy for Tortoise and Ivoroid celluloid.
Also makes the best mandolin tailpiece available.
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ernie
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Love that tortoise brad vy nice indeed !!!!
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Brad Goodman
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pat macaluso wrote:
That is slick Brad! How large is the body?


14-1/2"-What I call Grand Concert size. It's a Regal shape.


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Brad Goodman
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Haans wrote:
Bill James is the "go to" guy for Tortoise and Ivoroid celluloid.
Also makes the best mandolin tailpiece available.

Yes, he is.. Love his products and service.
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