NGD

midiglitch

I've been on the lookout for a cheap acoustic to string up in 'nashville tuning' for recording doubled guitar parts and today I picked up this:

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r680/midiglitch/20130819_174954_zps5d64237d.jpg

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r680/midiglitch/20130819_175005_zps23591958.jpg

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r680/midiglitch/20130819_175034_zps2558aca2.jpg

Its a hohner mw600n, needs a clean and new strings but its lovely!  the previous owner told me it was made in 1969 but i'm not so sure of that - it was made in korea and that seems a little early to be outsourcing work to the far east; I will have to look into it.

The fingerboard is a great fit and profile for me and it sounds wonderful - very full and rich.  Only problem is I'm now doubting whether I should string it up nashville style or keep it normal - i think with a little attention it might be nicer than my main acoustic!

VimFuego

is that solid RW for the back and side?

midiglitch

not sure tbh - how would I tell?

Looks like it dates from about 1988.

VimFuego

well, I'd guess it's solid, mostly cos I've never seen laminate being arranged like that, ala a D35 etc. It could be RW, though I am hopeless at recognising it sometimes.

Andyjr1515

Looks great - I've always had a soft spot for Hohners

thermionic

VimFuego said:

well, I'd guess it's solid, mostly cos I've never seen laminate being arranged like that, ala a D35 etc. It could be RW, though I am hopeless at recognising it sometimes.

Looks like there could be a centre seam in the central piece there? If so, I'd guess it's only made to look like a 3-piece back.

rpr

midiglitch said:

not sure tbh - how would I tell?

Check if the grain on the outside matches the grain inside, esp any distinguishing figuring