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My Recent Posts · (11/23/08

Mr Jody was doing some online research on these guitars, worried that the great sound coming from them might mean they are too lightly built. He said he only found one owner with a problem, posted here:
http://photos.brownnetwor...527_RMZz5#331683174_jUAe5

FWIW, I think it is an isolated incident, but thought it should be posted here for Stanford owners to know about. If it was endemic to the breed, I'm thinking Steve would have seen it somewhere by now, since he has had a substantial inventory of Stanfords for some time now.

I have just restrung my PSD 28 with Elixir PB nano lights (.053-.012) and it sounds just as loud as it did with mediums on it, and certainly much more to my taste with the nanos as well. I may keep it strung with lights. I also put back the stock ebony pins, only because they fit better. It still sounds magnificent with the ebony pins.

Dave

My Recent Posts · (11/23/08

This fellow sent me his guitar. Took 5 minutes to glue a lifting corner of the bridge that was dry glued. The "bulge" was nothing at all - same arch to the top as all the other guitars you folks have gotten from me. Actually, his was tighter than most, with less center rise.

This is the kind of complaint that comes from someone who has never really looked at guitars. The tops aren't flat on any of them once string tension gets applied.

So this fellow puts a "complaint" on the web and it sits there forever, when there never was a problem with a bulge. In fact, pretty much all the "bulge" problems reported that I get to look at are perfectly normal guitars with perfectly normal geometry, simply owned by someone who has never looked at a guitar closely before!

My Recent Posts · (11/23/08

I figured you'd have the lowdown on this one, Steve. I've looked inside mine with a mirror, compared top thickness with a friend's Collings and Santa Cruz guitars with a micrometer (they are nearly identical in top thickness), and couldn't find anything that led me to believe they are underbuilt in any respect.

Dave

My Recent Posts · (11/23/08

gypsyjazzguitars wrote:
This fellow sent me his guitar. Took 5 minutes to glue a lifting corner of the bridge that was dry glued. The "bulge" was nothing at all - same arch to the top as all the other guitars you folks have gotten from me. Actually, his was tighter than most, with less center rise.

This is the kind of complaint that comes from someone who has never really looked at guitars. The tops aren't flat on any of them once string tension gets applied.

So this fellow puts a "complaint" on the web and it sits there forever, when there never was a problem with a bulge. In fact, pretty much all the "bulge" problems reported that I get to look at are perfectly normal guitars with perfectly normal geometry, simply owned by someone who has never looked at a guitar closely before!

Might be why he was having such a hard time in the video showing the "bulge"......

. Wonder if he put any dents in the top banging around that metal ruler.

My Recent Posts · (11/23/08

Ha! I wondered that myself, intune66!

I posted a comment to his video, to the effect that this is the first "issue" of this type that I've ever heard of on a Stanford. I also noted that I have mine strung with mediums (I have since March when I got it), and I have noticed no "problems" with the bridge and/or "bulge" yet. In fact, mine has no more, and probably less, of a so-called "bulge", than many of the Martins that I've seen over the years. As Steve already noted, every guitar will have some type of arch to the top as that is the way they are made to be, from what I understand.

In all fairness, it seems to me that the fellow should have posted a follow-up to his video, mentioning that it was fixed very successfully by Steve.

If I recall correctly, Martin had a few problems with the D-18GE 's with the bridges becoming un-glued, a few years ago when they first came out especially. And I know that Recording King (particularly the RK-227's) have had their share of problems with the bridges, etc.

Jeff

My Recent Posts · (11/23/08

Even Taylors are noted for having air gaps on the corners under the bridges from what some owners have mentioned. Not sure if that ends up leading to a problem later. Doesnt sound like it. Inevitably you're going to see a bridge lift once in awhile on almost any manufacturer from bad glueing etc...... Nice that it's generally a quick fix for a qualified guitar guy.

My Recent Posts · (11/24/08

Watching that video the first thing that struck me was whacking your guitar with a steel rule! Man, find something else that's straight or a plastic rule. Made me wonder how much care was given to this guitar.

Of course there is going to be an arch in the top. If the top did not move under string tension it would have to be so stiff and thick, or overly braced it would hardly vibrate at all.

My classical, nylon is pretty much dead flat; but both the steel Eastman and the BR have the expected arch.

My Recent Posts · (12/12/08

My brand new PSD-21 came in yesterday. I played it last night and had a friend come over and he played and checked it out for me. It definitely needs a good setup job. The action is high for my taste and I don't care for the strings that are on it. However it sounds amazing and i'm sure I will love it. My friend that came over has been playing a very long time (Taylor, Gibson, vintage) and he said it is well worth the money that was spent on it. He bragged about how it "sang" when he played. Said he had only a few guitars that sounded that good and even fewer that "sang" that well. It actually has a little less bass than I thought it would, which is fine because it is very balanced from top to bottom. Once I get the setup done I will post some other thoughts on the board. Hope this finds you all well.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Kendall

My Recent Posts · (12/12/08

That's the problem with sending guitars out - when I'd set things up the way I like I'd get about 1/3 of folks wanting lower and a 1/3 wanting higher! Some like more relief and some like less. Some want plastic coated strings, some want uncoated.

My PSD21 is really sounding great. I have to figure out what I need to make first-class recordings. I don't know a thing about recording really. But that would be a big plus.

My Recent Posts · (12/12/08

Steve,
No problems man! I know it's all a personal preference. It's a great guitar and you guys have bent over backwards to help an ignorant guitar buyer out. When I buy an OM it will definitely be with you guys. Thanks again!
Kendall

PS.. I can help you with some recording information, just let me know. I personally run Pro-tools. Some like it some hate it but it works great.

My Recent Posts · (12/12/08

A less complicated way to do a basic recording is to use a portable digital recorder like H2 or H4 and simply upload it to your computer after you're done.

Jeff

My Recent Posts · (12/12/08

Good point Jeff. If you cant afford to get into recording software, that would be the cheaper and easier to understand way to go. Your recordings sounded fairly good from what I can remember, and those were just done with the built-in mic if I remember right....

Ryan

My Recent Posts · (12/13/08

I have recording software. I probably need a better mike. I should have one around here somewhere.

My Recent Posts · (12/15/08

This past friday I took my new Stanford PSD-21 to Randy Woods for a set-up. I don't know if anyone has heard of Randy Woods, but he is a pretty famous Luthier around the south. He has done work for Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton and tons of famous Bluegrass Players. I honestly didn't figure he would work on my guitar, thought it would be one of the Luthier that work for him. When I called I talked to a young lady and ask for directions to the shop outside of Savannah, GA. She handed the phone to a man that turned out to be Randy Woods. I mentioned that I had a Gospel group that he recognized and said that he would personally work on my guitar. Saturday I picked up the guitar and wow!

When I dropped the guitar off Randy greeted me and wanted to look at my guitar. He picked it up, looked at the insides and neck, gave a strum and ask how in the world I came across this guitar. I said by doing a lot of research. He said it sounded great, one of the better china made guitars that he has seen and heard. He said the setup was good (thanks gypsyjazz) but I told him that I wanted it lowered a little more and different strings put on it. When I got there saturday for pickup, he came out, sat down and played my guitar. He said that he loved everything about the guitar and that I had done good with this one. I told him that apparently all of these guitars sound like this. He wanted to know then where I got the guitar from and who distributes them. Hmmmmm!

I have to say, now the guitar plays and sounds like you would not believe. Thanks again everyone for the help!

My Recent Posts · (12/15/08

Glad you got the guitar to where you want it to be. I love my PSD21--it has a quality, whatever it is.. How low did you set your action? I'm beginning to fiddle with different actions. What strings did you put on it?

My Recent Posts · (12/15/08

Kindred Spirit wrote:

My brand new PSD-21 came in yesterday. I played it last night and had a friend come over and he played and checked it out for me. It definitely needs a good setup job. The action is high for my taste and I don't care for the strings that are on it. However it sounds amazing and i'm sure I will love it. My friend that came over has been playing a very long time (Taylor, Gibson, vintage) and he said it is well worth the money that was spent on it. He bragged about how it "sang" when he played. Said he had only a few guitars that sounded that good and even fewer that "sang" that well. It actually has a little less bass than I thought it would, which is fine because it is very balanced from top to bottom. Once I get the setup done I will post some other thoughts on the board. Hope this finds you all well.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Kendall

To correct the impression that I did a bad setup, see the later post: "When I dropped the guitar off Randy greeted me and wanted to look at my guitar. He picked it up, looked at the insides and neck, gave a strum and ask how in the world I came across this guitar. I said by doing a lot of research. He said it sounded great, one of the better china made guitars that he has seen and heard. He said the setup was good (thanks gypsyjazz) but I told him that I wanted it lowered a little more and different strings put on it. When I got there saturday for pickup, he came out, sat down and played my guitar. He said that he loved everything about the guitar and that I had done good with this one. I told him that apparently all of these guitars sound like this. He wanted to know then where I got the guitar from and who distributes them. Hmmmmm! "

My Recent Posts · (12/15/08

I think the fact that Randy Wood praised the guitar says about all that can be said about Stanfords. Maybe he'd be someone to approach about getting a consortium of dealers together to keep them coming across the big water, Steve. If others on this forum don't know about Randy Wood, he is a legendary luthier, right up there with Olsen, Merrill, Henderson and Dudenbostel.

My Recent Posts · (12/15/08

gypsyjazzguitars wrote:

Kindred Spirit wrote:

My brand new PSD-21 came in yesterday. I played it last night and had a friend come over and he played and checked it out for me. It definitely needs a good setup job. The action is high for my taste and I don't care for the strings that are on it. However it sounds amazing and i'm sure I will love it. My friend that came over has been playing a very long time (Taylor, Gibson, vintage) and he said it is well worth the money that was spent on it. He bragged about how it "sang" when he played. Said he had only a few guitars that sounded that good and even fewer that "sang" that well. It actually has a little less bass than I thought it would, which is fine because it is very balanced from top to bottom. Once I get the setup done I will post some other thoughts on the board. Hope this finds you all well.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Kendall

To correct the impression that I did a bad setup, see the later post: "When I dropped the guitar off Randy greeted me and wanted to look at my guitar. He picked it up, looked at the insides and neck, gave a strum and ask how in the world I came across this guitar. I said by doing a lot of research. He said it sounded great, one of the better china made guitars that he has seen and heard. He said the setup was good (thanks gypsyjazz) but I told him that I wanted it lowered a little more and different strings put on it. When I got there saturday for pickup, he came out, sat down and played my guitar. He said that he loved everything about the guitar and that I had done good with this one. I told him that apparently all of these guitars sound like this. He wanted to know then where I got the guitar from and who distributes them. Hmmmmm! "

I apologize if my post came across that you did a bad setup. That was not what I meant and definitely not what I intended. Sometimes my lack of expression in writing gets me in trouble and I apologize. I just meant that the setup was not right for me. As I said in another post, that is very subjective. Again I apologize for the mix up and highly recommend you guys at GypsyJazzGuitars.

Sincerely,
Kendall Hadden

My Recent Posts · (12/15/08

dmcowles wrote:
I think the fact that Randy Wood praised the guitar says about all that can be said about Stanfords. Maybe he'd be someone to approach about getting a consortium of dealers together to keep them coming across the big water, Steve. If others on this forum don't know about Randy Wood, he is a legendary luthier, right up there with Olsen, Merrill, Henderson and Dudenbostel.

Randy let me play one of his Custom guitars. It was an honor. Honestly, he is a great guy. I really didn't anticipate getting to meet him and have him work on my guitar. He definitely wasn't what I was expecting. Just seemed like a good old country boy. I highly recommend him!

My Recent Posts · (12/15/08

WOW! How cool! That says a lot right there about the Performer series Stanfords. Even a guy who's been around a ton of celebrity status instruments took serious notice to that PSD-21. Did he ask you how much you paid for it, Kendall? I guess that knowing it was an import he probably wasnt that surprised by the price, but definitely the quality. Glad to hear it turned out so well. Neat story! I'm sure you're quite grateful now that you asked our advice. This forum may be small, but it's one of the best IMO. Proud to be a part of it......

.

Ryan

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dmcowles		#21	[-]
Posts: 2122 (11/23/08 07:33 AM) Admin Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mr Jody was doing some online research on these guitars, worried that the great sound coming from them might mean they are too lightly built. He said he only found one owner with a problem, posted here: http://photos.brownnetwor...527_RMZz5#331683174_jUAe5 FWIW, I think it is an isolated incident, but thought it should be posted here for Stanford owners to know about. If it was endemic to the breed, I'm thinking Steve would have seen it somewhere by now, since he has had a substantial inventory of Stanfords for some time now. I have just restrung my PSD 28 with Elixir PB nano lights (.053-.012) and it sounds just as loud as it did with mediums on it, and certainly much more to my taste with the nanos as well. I may keep it strung with lights. I also put back the stock ebony pins, only because they fit better. It still sounds magnificent with the ebony pins. Dave You forget it and I'll forget it, but I'll remember it, and don't you forget it!
gypsyjazzguitars		#22	[-]
Posts: 122 (11/23/08 08:06 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	This fellow sent me his guitar. Took 5 minutes to glue a lifting corner of the bridge that was dry glued. The "bulge" was nothing at all - same arch to the top as all the other guitars you folks have gotten from me. Actually, his was tighter than most, with less center rise. This is the kind of complaint that comes from someone who has never really looked at guitars. The tops aren't flat on any of them once string tension gets applied. So this fellow puts a "complaint" on the web and it sits there forever, when there never was a problem with a bulge. In fact, pretty much all the "bulge" problems reported that I get to look at are perfectly normal guitars with perfectly normal geometry, simply owned by someone who has never looked at a guitar closely before!
dmcowles		#23	[-]
Posts: 2123 (11/23/08 08:15 AM) Admin Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I figured you'd have the lowdown on this one, Steve. I've looked inside mine with a mirror, compared top thickness with a friend's Collings and Santa Cruz guitars with a micrometer (they are nearly identical in top thickness), and couldn't find anything that led me to believe they are underbuilt in any respect. Dave You forget it and I'll forget it, but I'll remember it, and don't you forget it!
intune66		#24	[-]
Posts: 670 (11/23/08 10:15 AM) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	gypsyjazzguitars wrote: This fellow sent me his guitar. Took 5 minutes to glue a lifting corner of the bridge that was dry glued. The "bulge" was nothing at all - same arch to the top as all the other guitars you folks have gotten from me. Actually, his was tighter than most, with less center rise. This is the kind of complaint that comes from someone who has never really looked at guitars. The tops aren't flat on any of them once string tension gets applied. So this fellow puts a "complaint" on the web and it sits there forever, when there never was a problem with a bulge. In fact, pretty much all the "bulge" problems reported that I get to look at are perfectly normal guitars with perfectly normal geometry, simply owned by someone who has never looked at a guitar closely before! Might be why he was having such a hard time in the video showing the "bulge"....... Wonder if he put any dents in the top banging around that metal ruler.
Fstpicker		#25	[-]
Posts: 395 (11/23/08 11:08 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ha! I wondered that myself, intune66! I posted a comment to his video, to the effect that this is the first "issue" of this type that I've ever heard of on a Stanford. I also noted that I have mine strung with mediums (I have since March when I got it), and I have noticed no "problems" with the bridge and/or "bulge" yet. In fact, mine has no more, and probably less, of a so-called "bulge", than many of the Martins that I've seen over the years. As Steve already noted, every guitar will have some type of arch to the top as that is the way they are made to be, from what I understand. In all fairness, it seems to me that the fellow should have posted a follow-up to his video, mentioning that it was fixed very successfully by Steve. If I recall correctly, Martin had a few problems with the D-18GE 's with the bridges becoming un-glued, a few years ago when they first came out especially. And I know that Recording King (particularly the RK-227's) have had their share of problems with the bridges, etc. Jeff Last Edited By: Fstpicker 11/23/08 11:15 AM. Edited 5 times.
intune66		#26	[-]
Posts: 676 (11/23/08 12:41 PM) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Even Taylors are noted for having air gaps on the corners under the bridges from what some owners have mentioned. Not sure if that ends up leading to a problem later. Doesnt sound like it. Inevitably you're going to see a bridge lift once in awhile on almost any manufacturer from bad glueing etc...... Nice that it's generally a quick fix for a qualified guitar guy.
Pappy		#27	[-]
Posts: 80 (11/24/08 07:44 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Watching that video the first thing that struck me was whacking your guitar with a steel rule! Man, find something else that's straight or a plastic rule. Made me wonder how much care was given to this guitar. Of course there is going to be an arch in the top. If the top did not move under string tension it would have to be so stiff and thick, or overly braced it would hardly vibrate at all. My classical, nylon is pretty much dead flat; but both the steel Eastman and the BR have the expected arch.
Kindred Spirit	Thanks for the recommendation!	#28	[-]
Posts: 6 (12/12/08 05:34 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	My brand new PSD-21 came in yesterday. I played it last night and had a friend come over and he played and checked it out for me. It definitely needs a good setup job. The action is high for my taste and I don't care for the strings that are on it. However it sounds amazing and i'm sure I will love it. My friend that came over has been playing a very long time (Taylor, Gibson, vintage) and he said it is well worth the money that was spent on it. He bragged about how it "sang" when he played. Said he had only a few guitars that sounded that good and even fewer that "sang" that well. It actually has a little less bass than I thought it would, which is fine because it is very balanced from top to bottom. Once I get the setup done I will post some other thoughts on the board. Hope this finds you all well. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Kendall
gypsyjazzguitars		#29	[-]
Posts: 145 (12/12/08 06:13 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	That's the problem with sending guitars out - when I'd set things up the way I like I'd get about 1/3 of folks wanting lower and a 1/3 wanting higher! Some like more relief and some like less. Some want plastic coated strings, some want uncoated. My PSD21 is really sounding great. I have to figure out what I need to make first-class recordings. I don't know a thing about recording really. But that would be a big plus.
Kindred Spirit		#30	[-]
Posts: 8 (12/12/08 06:21 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Steve, No problems man! I know it's all a personal preference. It's a great guitar and you guys have bent over backwards to help an ignorant guitar buyer out. When I buy an OM it will definitely be with you guys. Thanks again! Kendall PS.. I can help you with some recording information, just let me know. I personally run Pro-tools. Some like it some hate it but it works great. Last Edited By: Kindred Spirit 12/12/08 06:23 AM. Edited 1 times.
Fstpicker		#31	[-]
Posts: 407 (12/12/08 11:05 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	A less complicated way to do a basic recording is to use a portable digital recorder like H2 or H4 and simply upload it to your computer after you're done. Jeff
intune66		#32	[-]
Posts: 749 (12/12/08 09:09 PM) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Good point Jeff. If you cant afford to get into recording software, that would be the cheaper and easier to understand way to go. Your recordings sounded fairly good from what I can remember, and those were just done with the built-in mic if I remember right.... Ryan Some of my Guitars: Stanford PSD-28, 21, 20 Aria AD-80 BR-70, 60-AS Morgan Monroe MCH-45 Recording King RDC-57 Washburn J-28SDL
gypsyjazzguitars		#33	[-]
Posts: 150 (12/13/08 05:06 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have recording software. I probably need a better mike. I should have one around here somewhere.
Kindred Spirit		#34	[-]
Posts: 9 (12/15/08 08:23 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	This past friday I took my new Stanford PSD-21 to Randy Woods for a set-up. I don't know if anyone has heard of Randy Woods, but he is a pretty famous Luthier around the south. He has done work for Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton and tons of famous Bluegrass Players. I honestly didn't figure he would work on my guitar, thought it would be one of the Luthier that work for him. When I called I talked to a young lady and ask for directions to the shop outside of Savannah, GA. She handed the phone to a man that turned out to be Randy Woods. I mentioned that I had a Gospel group that he recognized and said that he would personally work on my guitar. Saturday I picked up the guitar and wow! When I dropped the guitar off Randy greeted me and wanted to look at my guitar. He picked it up, looked at the insides and neck, gave a strum and ask how in the world I came across this guitar. I said by doing a lot of research. He said it sounded great, one of the better china made guitars that he has seen and heard. He said the setup was good (thanks gypsyjazz) but I told him that I wanted it lowered a little more and different strings put on it. When I got there saturday for pickup, he came out, sat down and played my guitar. He said that he loved everything about the guitar and that I had done good with this one. I told him that apparently all of these guitars sound like this. He wanted to know then where I got the guitar from and who distributes them. Hmmmmm! I have to say, now the guitar plays and sounds like you would not believe. Thanks again everyone for the help!
poboxnyc	Stanford PSD21	#35	[-]
Posts: 32 (12/15/08 10:13 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Glad you got the guitar to where you want it to be. I love my PSD21--it has a quality, whatever it is.. How low did you set your action? I'm beginning to fiddle with different actions. What strings did you put on it?
gypsyjazzguitars		#36	[-]
Posts: 154 (12/15/08 10:48 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Kindred Spirit wrote: My brand new PSD-21 came in yesterday. I played it last night and had a friend come over and he played and checked it out for me. It definitely needs a good setup job. The action is high for my taste and I don't care for the strings that are on it. However it sounds amazing and i'm sure I will love it. My friend that came over has been playing a very long time (Taylor, Gibson, vintage) and he said it is well worth the money that was spent on it. He bragged about how it "sang" when he played. Said he had only a few guitars that sounded that good and even fewer that "sang" that well. It actually has a little less bass than I thought it would, which is fine because it is very balanced from top to bottom. Once I get the setup done I will post some other thoughts on the board. Hope this finds you all well. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Kendall To correct the impression that I did a bad setup, see the later post: "When I dropped the guitar off Randy greeted me and wanted to look at my guitar. He picked it up, looked at the insides and neck, gave a strum and ask how in the world I came across this guitar. I said by doing a lot of research. He said it sounded great, one of the better china made guitars that he has seen and heard. He said the setup was good (thanks gypsyjazz) but I told him that I wanted it lowered a little more and different strings put on it. When I got there saturday for pickup, he came out, sat down and played my guitar. He said that he loved everything about the guitar and that I had done good with this one. I told him that apparently all of these guitars sound like this. He wanted to know then where I got the guitar from and who distributes them. Hmmmmm! "
dmcowles		#37	[-]
Posts: 2171 (12/15/08 10:54 AM) Admin Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I think the fact that Randy Wood praised the guitar says about all that can be said about Stanfords. Maybe he'd be someone to approach about getting a consortium of dealers together to keep them coming across the big water, Steve. If others on this forum don't know about Randy Wood, he is a legendary luthier, right up there with Olsen, Merrill, Henderson and Dudenbostel. You forget it and I'll forget it, but I'll remember it, and don't you forget it! Last Edited By: dmcowles 12/15/08 11:20 AM. Edited 1 times.
Kindred Spirit		#38	[-]
Posts: 10 (12/15/08 11:25 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	gypsyjazzguitars wrote: Kindred Spirit wrote: My brand new PSD-21 came in yesterday. I played it last night and had a friend come over and he played and checked it out for me. It definitely needs a good setup job. The action is high for my taste and I don't care for the strings that are on it. However it sounds amazing and i'm sure I will love it. My friend that came over has been playing a very long time (Taylor, Gibson, vintage) and he said it is well worth the money that was spent on it. He bragged about how it "sang" when he played. Said he had only a few guitars that sounded that good and even fewer that "sang" that well. It actually has a little less bass than I thought it would, which is fine because it is very balanced from top to bottom. Once I get the setup done I will post some other thoughts on the board. Hope this finds you all well. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Kendall To correct the impression that I did a bad setup, see the later post: "When I dropped the guitar off Randy greeted me and wanted to look at my guitar. He picked it up, looked at the insides and neck, gave a strum and ask how in the world I came across this guitar. I said by doing a lot of research. He said it sounded great, one of the better china made guitars that he has seen and heard. He said the setup was good (thanks gypsyjazz) but I told him that I wanted it lowered a little more and different strings put on it. When I got there saturday for pickup, he came out, sat down and played my guitar. He said that he loved everything about the guitar and that I had done good with this one. I told him that apparently all of these guitars sound like this. He wanted to know then where I got the guitar from and who distributes them. Hmmmmm! " I apologize if my post came across that you did a bad setup. That was not what I meant and definitely not what I intended. Sometimes my lack of expression in writing gets me in trouble and I apologize. I just meant that the setup was not right for me. As I said in another post, that is very subjective. Again I apologize for the mix up and highly recommend you guys at GypsyJazzGuitars. Sincerely, Kendall Hadden
Kindred Spirit		#39	[-]
Posts: 11 (12/15/08 11:51 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	dmcowles wrote: I think the fact that Randy Wood praised the guitar says about all that can be said about Stanfords. Maybe he'd be someone to approach about getting a consortium of dealers together to keep them coming across the big water, Steve. If others on this forum don't know about Randy Wood, he is a legendary luthier, right up there with Olsen, Merrill, Henderson and Dudenbostel. Randy let me play one of his Custom guitars. It was an honor. Honestly, he is a great guy. I really didn't anticipate getting to meet him and have him work on my guitar. He definitely wasn't what I was expecting. Just seemed like a good old country boy. I highly recommend him!
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Posts: 759 (12/15/08 02:46 PM) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	WOW! How cool! That says a lot right there about the Performer series Stanfords. Even a guy who's been around a ton of celebrity status instruments took serious notice to that PSD-21. Did he ask you how much you paid for it, Kendall? I guess that knowing it was an import he probably wasnt that surprised by the price, but definitely the quality. Glad to hear it turned out so well. Neat story! I'm sure you're quite grateful now that you asked our advice. This forum may be small, but it's one of the best IMO. Proud to be a part of it....... Ryan Some of my Guitars: Stanford PSD-28, 21, 20 Aria AD-80 Blueridge BR-70, 60-AS Morgan Monroe MCH-45 Recording King RDC-57 Washburn J-28SDL

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