"Opening up"

October 18, 2001, 2:53 am

How long should it take a D28 to open up? Mine is 6 yrs old. Can I hope for more sound?

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What exactly are you hoping for in the way of more sound?More bass more mids. Thats a very subjective topic,I have a D-28 I bought in April of this year and I think it sounds better all the time, get...

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Re: "Opening up"

October 18, 2001, 5:28 am

I read last night in my handy dandy book "The Acoustic Guitar" that it takes 10 to 20 years for a guitar to open up. That sounded a bit long. If it's braced light and built light and you play every...

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Re: "Opening up"

October 18, 2001, 12:36 pm

I agree with "CFMLVR" and "Clyde"...play your D28...lots. Not only is it fun but it hastens the "opening up" process. D28's are great instruments. There are also some "things" you can experiment with...

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Re: "Opening up"

October 18, 2001, 8:04 pm

Thanks to all above. Rick I think you hit the nail on the head. Your comments have releived my mind and somewhat the GAS for an HD28. Can't afford it right now anyhow. Maybe later.

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Re: "Opening up"

October 18, 2001, 9:22 pm

I have heard people with D-28s getting the braces scalloped with good success. Would want to make sure it is someone that really knows what they are doing and not sure what that would do to your...

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Re: "Opening up"

October 18, 2001, 10:27 pm

DC60If your guitar is 6 years old and you've been playing it for six years, I'd be surpised if there is any dramatic change yet to come. If, on the other hand, you have a 6 year old guitar that hasn't...

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