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Anyone tried one of these things?

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Vibrates the top of the guitar to loosen it up. Borrowed this from a customer of mine who swears by it. I'm about 90 hours in. Tomorrow might be test day.

If it works, I might try my PRS Hollowbody II next. (22 frets. Sounds nothing like a Strat. :moresarc: )
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Conway wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 10:57 am Anyone tried one of these things?

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Vibrates the top of the guitar to loosen it up. Borrowed this from a customer of mine who swears by it. I'm about 90 hours in. Tomorrow might be test day.

If it works, I might try my PRS Hollowbody II next. (22 frets. Sounds nothing like a Strat. :moresarc: )
Ah, there she is...

I'd be interested to try that device. Though I'd be taking the guitar out of its case before using it so it all gets a good shakeup :-)

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I asked the guy about that. He uses it with guitar in the case. You can feel the vibration right up on the headstock, so I think it's getting a fair shakeup.
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I have a similar device from a different manufacturer. Mine has two speakers which do the vibrating but care is required as they can scratch the surface of the guitar unless carefully applied. I like to put one on the headstock and the other on the body. Great way to play a guitar in, acoustic or electric works just as well..
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My Mrs has one which is strange as she doesn't play guitar.

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Often wondered what they were like. A report back would be great.
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What if this is actually using up all the vibration the top has?
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Molly wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 12:49 pm My Mrs has one which is strange as she doesn't play guitar.
Just strums the furry banjo?
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Could you not just Sellotape a Rampant Rabbit to the guitar?

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GrantB wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 1:41 pm What if this is actually using up all the vibration the top has?
I think GB has a point here... you could be introducing wood fatigue prematurely...
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GrantB wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 1:41 pm What if this is actually using up all the vibration the top has?
Hmmm, that's a worry. I suppose you should just throw away any guitar older than 20 or 30 years then???
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Molly wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:25 pm Could you not just Sellotape a Rampant Rabbit to the guitar?
Just a minute, I'll have to Google how to use one of those.
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Conway wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:44 pm
Molly wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:25 pm Could you not just Sellotape a Rampant Rabbit to the guitar?
Just a minute, I'll have to Google how to use one of those.
Make sure you're in a busy cafe. :thumbup:

Separately, I was just looking at your TK Imperial. Just sayin'.

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Molly wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:47 pm
Conway wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:44 pm
Molly wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:25 pm Could you not just Sellotape a Rampant Rabbit to the guitar?
Just a minute, I'll have to Google how to use one of those.
Make sure you're in a busy cafe. :thumbup:

Separately, I was just looking at your TK Imperial. Just sayin'.
Should I make sure the volume is right up?

Have you had an Imperial before??? Outstanding amp.
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Conway wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:51 pm
Molly wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:47 pm
Conway wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 2:44 pm
Just a minute, I'll have to Google how to use one of those.
Make sure you're in a busy cafe. :thumbup:

Separately, I was just looking at your TK Imperial. Just sayin'.
Should I make sure the volume is right up?

Have you had an Imperial before??? Outstanding amp.
I got one new from Malcolm back in the day (and a Sky King too actually). Then another Imperial from Troy. Spiffing amps.

I'm in that 'fed-up - buy a new bike / guitar / amp' mood.

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