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Kenwood GE-74 Equalizer With Reverberation Amplifier 80s Crazy Stereo Equipment!
A pretty rare unit. While this one is not great it does function. Pioneer, Realistic and a whole bunch of brands made Reverbs in the 70s but while Kenwood was late to the party here adding a 7 band EQ makes it unique. The graphic display is really just a 4 segment VU meter hooked to multi color bulbs. If you use it as an EQ and just add a touch of delay its a perfectly fine companion in your rack.
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1980s Panasonic RC-6810 Talking Clock Radio Man or Woman Voice Dual Alarm Space Age Retro Bomb!
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What can I say? In the 80s talking was not just for Chrysler Cars. A talking clock radio with battery backup Dual Alarms and a selectable man or woman robotic voice! Enjoy this trip back. #retro
1970’s Mopar AM FM 8 Track Player Model 3501 329 Lit Up and Working
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Yes I know I should have said Ford Tape Cartridge. My screw up after I viewed the recording. Enjoy a 30 sec blast of nostalgia. Thanks for looking.
Quick Demo of 9” Sony Trinitron KV-9PT40 with Atari 2600 - Color TV 1994
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Looking back at a 9” Micro Trinitron. Designed as a Kitchen TV that could be bolted down. It brought the one gun one lens Trinitron to your room where you cook.
Running Through 3 Mid Century Sprinklers - Sears Water Command, Sunbeam Rain King, Nelson Aluminum
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My gift to my fellow Gen X'ers. A goofy description and run through of childhood type sprinklers. That Sunbeam Rain King is dangerous as a circular saw that squirts water. Check out the mass involved spinning at 1000rpms. Leave a comment with what your parents had!
1978 Chrysler Dodge or Plymouth AM-FM 40ch CB Radio! Its Like Being in a Lil’ Red Truck.
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Here’s another vintage item only the 1970s could provide. A time when cars from the factory could be CB radio equipped. Enjoy a short clip of what driving was like. PS: my uncle had one of these in his car of the day.
Original Lakewood Kool Operator Fan Model 007 70’s 80s Disco Fan
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Very nearly mint 18” floor sitting version of a disco era Kool Operator. This fan especially in the Jr version was a huge seller that captured the style of the time. Also one big air mover, quiet…..styling that didn’t detract from function. Thanks for watching this oddity!
Great Lakes ACE Hardware Example of Price Gouging or Is It Inflation? How Consumers Need To Be Aware
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Great Lakes ACE Hardware Example of Price Gouging or Is It Inflation? How Consumers Need To Be Aware
1927 Martin 000-18 Guitar - Part 2 More Prewar Goodness - Blacklight Examination & Restoration Data!
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1927 Martin 000-18 Guitar - Part 2 More Prewar Goodness - Blacklight Examination & Restoration Data!
Full Review: 1927 Martin 000-18 - Pre-war Martin Acoustic At Its Best!
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Full Review: 1927 Martin 000-18 - Pre-war Martin Acoustic At Its Best!
Reverb.com How to Use the Price Guide - Used Guitar Pricing Tool Nobody Knows About!
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Reverb.com How to Use the Price Guide - Used Guitar Pricing Tool Nobody Knows About!
Rare 1970's GM Dealer Equipment AC Air Filter Tester in Operation
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Rare 1970's GM Dealer Equipment AC Air Filter Tester in Operation
Surprise Test: 1976 Ramirez 1a - The Most Well Known Classical Guitar in the World
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Surprise Test: 1976 Ramirez 1a - The Most Well Known Classical Guitar in the World
1982 GM Delco AM-FM Stereo 8-Track Player
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1982 GM Delco AM-FM Stereo 8-Track Player
Full Review: 1999 Martin D35 25 Years Old. Is It Vintage Yet?
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Full Review: 1999 Martin D35 25 Years Old. Is It Vintage Yet?
Sony Trinitron RM-204 Ultrasonic Remote Commander - Not IR Not RF - See It Work!
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Sony Trinitron RM-204 Ultrasonic Remote Commander - Not IR Not RF - See It Work!
Short Demo: 1984 (KMart) KTV 12UT2 Black & White Television w/ Atari 2600
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Short Demo: 1984 (KMart) KTV 12UT2 Black & White Television w/ Atari 2600
Full Review: Vintage 1971 Martin N-10 Nylon Guitar - Willie Nelson's Little Brother. How's It Sound?
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Full Review: Vintage 1971 Martin N-10 Nylon Guitar - Willie Nelson's Little Brother. How's It Sound?
Holiday Wish to All My Viewers - The Vintage Guitar Community is Simply Great!
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Holiday Wish to All My Viewers - The Vintage Guitar Community is Simply Great!
1965 Harmony H-173 Classical / Folk Guitar - Spruce Top Mahogany Neck, Is It Vintage Goodness?
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1965 Harmony H-173 Classical / Folk Guitar - Spruce Top Mahogany Neck, Is It Vintage Goodness?
Short Demo: Vintage 1981 General Electric CT03000 Digital Versatron Toaster Oven Woodgrain - Rare!
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Short Demo: Vintage 1981 General Electric CT03000 Digital Versatron Toaster Oven Woodgrain - Rare!
Full Review: Vintage 1964 Gibson C-6 Richard Pick Custom Classical Guitar - Brazilian Rosewood
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Full Review: Vintage 1964 Gibson C-6 Richard Pick Custom Classical Guitar - Brazilian Rosewood
Demo: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Wagon Rare Original Flip Book! Walk In Wagons!
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Demo: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Wagon Rare Original Flip Book! Walk In Wagons!
Quick Demo of Two Aluminum Sony Portables AM Stereo Sony SRF-A100 & WM-10II Walkman
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Quick Demo of Two Aluminum Sony Portables AM Stereo Sony SRF-A100 & WM-10II Walkman
Short Take: 1969 Thomas Haile 5-String Banjo - Hand Made Brass, Ebony, Flamed Maple. Need Your Help!
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Short Take: 1969 Thomas Haile 5-String Banjo - Hand Made Brass, Ebony, Flamed Maple. Need Your Help!
Quick Demo of General Electric 4CM3326X With Atari 2600 - Color TV AM-FM Stereo Micro Cassette 1982
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Quick Demo of General Electric 4CM3326X With Atari 2600 - Color TV AM-FM Stereo Micro Cassette 1982
Short Take: 1966 Goya G-10 Classical Guitar - All Solid Woods, One Piece Neck!!
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Short Take: 1966 Goya G-10 Classical Guitar - All Solid Woods, One Piece Neck!!
Short Take: 1973 Epiphone FT-565 12-String Guitar - Vintage 3-Piece Back Dee-Luxe Model
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Short Take: 1973 Epiphone FT-565 12-String Guitar - Vintage 3-Piece Back Dee-Luxe Model
Short Take: 1966 Guild Mark II Classical Guitar - Golden Era Hoboken NJ Made!
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Short Take: 1966 Guild Mark II Classical Guitar - Golden Era Hoboken NJ Made!
Short Take: Kay Kraft Model A Venetian Guitar World’s Only One (or Two) With A Truss Rod!
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Short Take: Kay Kraft Model A Venetian Guitar World’s Only One (or Two) With A Truss Rod!

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  • @ForgottenMachines
    @ForgottenMachines 14 днів тому

    I LOVE this! Reminds me of models that I used to dream about owning when I was 10-12 back in 1982-84!

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 14 днів тому

      @@ForgottenMachines it is a cool unit. Thanks for watching

  • @PerryNight-gc3fp
    @PerryNight-gc3fp 15 днів тому

    Does the fluorescent light work on hundreds that way too.

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 14 днів тому

      @@PerryNight-gc3fpYes. Very similar. Thanks for watching.

  • @ThatSavoieDude
    @ThatSavoieDude 19 днів тому

    I've got a 1962 Guild Mark II and that guitar will resonate and hum a tone when you're just talking in the same room as it. It's fully opened up and sounds gorgeous - just wish I could reduce the action at the 12th fret but otherwise a gem of an instrument.

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 19 днів тому

      @@ThatSavoieDude You might be able to. I assume you shaved down the saddle. Is the neck bowing forward?

    • @ThatSavoieDude
      @ThatSavoieDude 19 днів тому

      @alsguitars5127 yeah the bridge is like 0.5mm above the wood so it's pretty low. It is what it is

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 18 днів тому

      @@ThatSavoieDude you could have the bridge shaved. You remove it and sand it thinner or have the saddle slot deepened and Edges of the support shaved. If you have some extra forward bow in the neck it can be heat pressed perhaps back to flat.

  • @ThatKomputerKat
    @ThatKomputerKat 22 дні тому

    I don’t suppose there’s a model/part printed number anywhere on the removable microcassette recorder unit by any chance?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 22 дні тому

      @@ThatKomputerKat Model 3SVA410. Hope that helps you.

  • @robertknight4672
    @robertknight4672 27 днів тому

    Never seen a toaster oven that turns the upper heating element off once it reaches baking temperature in the bake mode. I have a modern air fryer toaster oven with a digital control panel. And on that particular unit you can set a specific temperatures for broiling and while it's preheating it will turn on the bottom and burners and then once it reaches temp it will switch to just the top. I'm also guessing your General Electric toaster oven doesn't have a cooling fan to cool off the control panel maybe where it's on the bottom and heat rises it's not as much of an issue.

  • @nicolastanoe
    @nicolastanoe Місяць тому

    Bro that motor is rarer than you think😧

  • @ShimekaClinton
    @ShimekaClinton Місяць тому

    Yes fake money

  • @lsu1992
    @lsu1992 Місяць тому

    I see vintage alnico 12" speakers on ebay from old tube amps, organs, etc. and alot are 16Ohms, which I need. What would they sound like in a guitar cabinet? I bet these Jensons would rock.

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 Місяць тому

      @@lsu1992 They all had different frequency specs, power capacity and sensitivity ratings. Jensen speakers are very well suited to guitar cabinets. I have several guitar combos with late 50s Alnico 5 equipped Jensens. To me they have a great tone. Thanks for commenting.

  • @ZombieDawg
    @ZombieDawg Місяць тому

    I enjoy my 1991 Sony KV-20EXR20. All that, plus an S-Video input and composite AV output

  • @DanielNunes-p3j
    @DanielNunes-p3j Місяць тому

    Sony is so full of BS

  • @stuco
    @stuco Місяць тому

    This is when they still used mahogany necks on these also and not "select hardwood" which usually means Spanish cedar but sometimes is genuine mahogany.

  • @eb.unknown
    @eb.unknown 2 місяці тому

    Shi reminds me of chicken little

  • @meb2931
    @meb2931 2 місяці тому

    what about the manual versatron 1000? did those perform well? would you recommend?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 2 місяці тому

      A good performer. Functionally a decent oven from that time period but in this chassis its really about the over the top tech of the day. A nice condition 1000 works just fine but lacks the impressive electronics. Thanks.

  • @yourbestpallshawn4139
    @yourbestpallshawn4139 3 місяці тому

    What a guy

  • @yuwen9859
    @yuwen9859 3 місяці тому

    影子游戏

  • @matthewrodriguez2921
    @matthewrodriguez2921 3 місяці тому

    Although it’s cool the popcorn is never really that good so thank god they got replaced by any modern day stuff

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 3 місяці тому

      @@matthewrodriguez2921 While that can be completely true, if not overcooked and with a good long in the future expiration date it comes out great. This one for video was really good and had not one burnt kernel which is a first for me. Thanks for watching.

    • @yourbestpallshawn4139
      @yourbestpallshawn4139 3 місяці тому

      What are you talking about. It constantly comes out better than the newer stuff lmao.

  • @Unknown-e7j4o
    @Unknown-e7j4o 3 місяці тому

    I been tried one of those when I was 8

  • @heyitshay5084
    @heyitshay5084 3 місяці тому

    gen x and before act like gen z knows nothing. like i had that too. you’re not showing me anything i don’t know 😂

  • @adrianalexander4391
    @adrianalexander4391 3 місяці тому

    Anyone else think about scream

  • @satsui2424
    @satsui2424 3 місяці тому

    lmfao at this point just buy popcorn seeds use a pot and put a lid over it that is way too much work💀

  • @icefrosty1546
    @icefrosty1546 3 місяці тому

    Here u thought it was a home fire detector 🤣

  • @StacyK-Kidney-Cancer-Warrior
    @StacyK-Kidney-Cancer-Warrior 3 місяці тому

    Iv taken this on camping trips... Really does make the best popcorn

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 3 місяці тому

      And you have to be quick over an open fire or it burns.

  • @MrDad405
    @MrDad405 3 місяці тому

    Those alway remind me of the 1st Scream movie

  • @jellybutton4694
    @jellybutton4694 3 місяці тому

    Dude this isn't a generation thing💀. It's popcorn

  • @lukaniehaus4974
    @lukaniehaus4974 3 місяці тому

    These are way better than microwave popcorn

  • @beingkindapissedoff
    @beingkindapissedoff 3 місяці тому

    I think its so funny the way the popping eventually gets loud enough to drown you out lmao

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 3 місяці тому

      It’s better that way! Thanks for watching.

  • @thewillofus.defend1351
    @thewillofus.defend1351 3 місяці тому

    The best popcorn ever! Why better than any bag popcorn 🍿 😊.

  • @seancasey5024
    @seancasey5024 3 місяці тому

    It’s considered vintage at 20 years old

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 3 місяці тому

      @@seancasey5024 Congrats. You picked the lowest number for vintage yet. Thanks for the comment.

  • @makssila3572
    @makssila3572 3 місяці тому

    please tell me what is the difference between Martin d 28 and Martin d 35? I'm especially interested in the sound and ease of play, where would it be better🤔

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 3 місяці тому

      @@makssila3572 Ease of play would be no difference. Neck is the same as is the action spec. D35 may be a little more responsive with light strings due to the lighter top bracing. You need to play both. If you have the wallet for it, the HD-28 gets you the lighter bracing with a two piece rosewood back. Also one to definitely try in your search. Good luck. Trying is more fun than buying.

    • @makssila3572
      @makssila3572 3 місяці тому

      @@alsguitars5127 Thanks for the information, tell me, there are also two Martins, the D 28 standard and the D28 street legend. Do they have the same sound or does the street legend still sound more interesting?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 3 місяці тому

      @@makssila3572 The street legend is just a D28 that’s been distressed and the finish worn. I’m of the camp that you buy shiny and pretty and if you use it and get honest wear and dings you end up with something that’s yours. Also a played guitar sounds better than a new one and it opens up with age up to a point. If you want a street legend your better off with a well used D28.

    • @makssila3572
      @makssila3572 3 місяці тому

      @@alsguitars5127 thanks for the explanation. Tell me also, there are DH28 and d28, you can already hear the difference in sound, but what makes the DH 28 sound better than the regular d28?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 3 місяці тому

      @@makssila3572 that’s HD-28. The top has lighter weight scalloped bracing. From the ones in my hands over the years the tops also appear to be a bit nicer looking, with real nice cross grain silking patterns. Thats not an advertised feature but they have all looked very good.

  • @davidfischer7895
    @davidfischer7895 3 місяці тому

    Is it vintage is kinda funny. In 99 I would've considered a 70s guitar "vintage" but I currently think of a 90's guitar as new lol

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 3 місяці тому

      The passage of time. I don’t disagree. Is a 1994 Chevy Corsica a classic car? It’s 30 years old. I think we all view things in terms of eras not straight years. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @223Carbine
    @223Carbine 4 місяці тому

    My dad had one of these motors. Really smooth running. Used to fish the Detroit River as a boy. Used our little Evinrude all the time.

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 4 місяці тому

      @@223Carbine this one is in the Detroit area as well. Must have been a strong Evinrude dealer network at the time here.

  • @steelhead197
    @steelhead197 4 місяці тому

    It was the 70’s…everyone tried to make “Martin’s”, but only very few made good sounding guitars….cheers

  • @SomeAntiqueTechEnthusiast
    @SomeAntiqueTechEnthusiast 4 місяці тому

    Wow! That’s really cool! I have an atari 2600 and I can’t seem to get it hooked to my old tv. (The ones with the four bolts in the back saying vhf or uhf.) What parts did you use?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 4 місяці тому

      @@SomeAntiqueTechEnthusiast You need to hook to the two screws labelled VHF. The two screw style is a 300 ohm set up. If your game box has a single threaded end cable with a slender spike in the center thats a 75 ohm connector. Purchase a 75ohm to 300ohm adapter. Its a threaded barrel with two wires with lugs on the ends for the antenna input of your old set. Thanks for watching.

  • @Lord_Ivoundy_Creood
    @Lord_Ivoundy_Creood 4 місяці тому

    How odd, another video said the exact opposite, but it was for boots... He said that if you push on the botts and it forms lines its faux and that its the plastic that is creeasing

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 4 місяці тому

      Can’t speak to the other video but I was taught the info in my video by an old upholsterer with a ton of experience. Its never failed me yet.

  • @silverspring9086
    @silverspring9086 4 місяці тому

    Seems to work better than the cheap plastic versions they sell today.

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 4 місяці тому

      @@silverspring9086 It has definitely been longer lasting.

  • @milomiller909
    @milomiller909 4 місяці тому

    ???????

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 4 місяці тому

    Trigger

  • @richhansen8874
    @richhansen8874 5 місяців тому

    What are the differences in the D-35 over the years till now? Besides what you've already mentioned.

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 5 місяців тому

      @@richhansen8874 That’s a big question. End of 1969 Brazilian back and sides change to Indian rosewood. Some with a single Brazilian piece in 1970. Pick guards get lacquered over in the 70s, causing no end of finish trouble. Necks stay pretty hefty in size. 80s the pick guard issue ends. 70s offers the D35S which is a 12 fret neck variant. 1990s the necks get thinner profile. Very good quality in the 90s though the 70/80s rosewood looks more attractive. 2000s stay the same but the Ebony boards no longer have that jet black look. Tuners change back and forth but not really an issue. Lots of variants or special editions along the way. The HD-35 copies the look of the HD-28 and in theory has a higher quality top. Hope that helps a bit. The D-35 to my ear is a great guitar but less consistent than a D18 or D28. I’d guess because a lot of different woods come together on them. I like to play a D35 before I buy it as they have a wide range of sound from guitar to guitar where I’d mail order a D18 as they are all close enough to be happy.

    • @richhansen8874
      @richhansen8874 5 місяців тому

      @@alsguitars5127 Thanks! Very much helpful and appreciated! 🙂

  • @busterscrugs
    @busterscrugs 5 місяців тому

    I'm sold, give me fifty!

  • @8BitNaptime
    @8BitNaptime 5 місяців тому

    I have the similar KV-9PT50, adorable things

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 5 місяців тому

      And a nice picture….thanks for commenting

    • @8BitNaptime
      @8BitNaptime 5 місяців тому

      @@alsguitars5127 I got real lucky, the cashier at the Restore had no idea of the value of the little thing, it had no price sticker, so she sold it to me for 5$. The manager came running out of his little office but too late. Ever since then they give me the stink-eye at that store. Thrift stores have insane prices these days. Broken Kallax shelves for 50$, etc. OK rant over

  • @drewvalentine6536
    @drewvalentine6536 5 місяців тому

    What’s the model number on this motor? I have the same one but the tag on the transom clamp is so worn that I can’t even make it out. Thanks in advance!

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 5 місяців тому

      Hi. I’ll be glad to help you out but the boat is at our cottage and wont be there for a few weeks to get the model. I do know that in 1989 (motor year) they had three versions of the service manual defined by serial number range as they made many running changes.

    • @drewvalentine6536
      @drewvalentine6536 5 місяців тому

      @@alsguitars5127 sounds great, thanks!

  • @PatrickMcneil-h7x
    @PatrickMcneil-h7x 5 місяців тому

    I had two !!! They would run like sob’s in 55 gallon drums with city water but they had an aversion to river water. Put the boat in the river and you better take two paddles along ….

  • @stevedixon921
    @stevedixon921 5 місяців тому

    Stick that on the back of a canoe and have a great old time.

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 5 місяців тому

      It has a zingy throttle feel. Must be very short stroke as when you pull the rope it fires like 7 times in one pull.

  • @joshuaratliff4116
    @joshuaratliff4116 5 місяців тому

    I need this how much

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 5 місяців тому

      Funny you should say that. Ebay auction 186534655897. Read the whole description. Its a very complicated outboard and still needs much love. Thanks for watching.

  • @jacobe9187
    @jacobe9187 5 місяців тому

    I love the sense of humor thank you for the laughs.

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 5 місяців тому

      Thanks. Always want to provide something hopefully fun to watch.

  • @Camlynn0503
    @Camlynn0503 6 місяців тому

    Goya?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 6 місяців тому

      Yes. A Goya. Made in Sweden by the the Levin Company. Learn about it on my review video here. Good info. ua-cam.com/video/RPtmNE-cxR8/v-deo.htmlsi=H1bVTyfa6PIPQsy_

    • @Camlynn0503
      @Camlynn0503 6 місяців тому

      @@alsguitars5127 how do you feel about a g30?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 6 місяців тому

      @@Camlynn0503 An Excellent guitar. Flamed Maple back and sides on a full 15” body. I have one lined up for the channel. Ebony fretboard. Its a great sounding guitar. If you like the G30 you will also like the FL7 which is a lighter weight version but hard to find. Thanks.

    • @Camlynn0503
      @Camlynn0503 6 місяців тому

      @alsguitars5127 I found a 1958 g30 and I'm not sure if I should get it or if I should get a alvarez mpa70e they are both the same price both in good shape but the Alvarez is over all I better shape (understandable because it's not very old) which one should I go with?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 6 місяців тому

      @@Camlynn0503 Wow. Thats an old desirable Goya. I would expect the Goya to blow away the Alvarez in sound quality and be much more sellable if you didn’t like it after a while. That said, have you had it in your hands? Any 60+ year old guitar could have neck or body issues if not cared for. Assuming the G30 is in good playing shape its the one to buy.

  • @adamklassen1
    @adamklassen1 6 місяців тому

    I just gotta play this video on hot days when I'm stuck inside, thanks for the cool sprinkler vid!

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 6 місяців тому

      If you only knew how way too old I am to have done this video….thanks for the comment. Wanted it to be a fun light hearted two minutes for those who might remember these. In all seriousness that Sunbeam will hurt you! Take Care.

  • @Doverbendoverben
    @Doverbendoverben 6 місяців тому

    What do you recommend for a stiff or seemingly locked steering ?

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 6 місяців тому

      Oil and grease. Yours may have a grease fitting on the radius arm as well as fittings on the pivot points of the motor for left right and up down. You need a grease gun to lube those. There also may be an exposed rod that slides into a tube on boat side of engine. The surface of that rod should be greased all the way around the whole length. Make sure the steering cables are not pinched or sharply bent and oil them with light machine oil like bicycle or motorcycle cables in the sheath. That should ease the steering quite a bit.

  • @Cookieboii
    @Cookieboii 6 місяців тому

    I have this same engine I can’t get the water to exhaust like that

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 6 місяців тому

      Could be water pump impeller, gouges in pump housing, clogged passages. Seeing if water volume changes when thermostat opens? These should have an overheat alarm wired in to warn you of an issue. They don’t like to run hot or lean. Always wipes out the center cylinder. Thanks for the comment.

    • @Cookieboii
      @Cookieboii 6 місяців тому

      I have this same issue but even before I turn my boat on the alarms going off

  • @goodshepherdmusic2734
    @goodshepherdmusic2734 7 місяців тому

    I don't know how intense the light is that you use but I have never seen a cedar soundboard allow any light through. In fact many people use the light test to determine if a soundboard is cedar or spruce when there is any doubt. I only use a light that is no more powerful than a standard 25 W lightbulb, so perhaps you have something far more powerful or that utilizes a different spectrum. Some Ramirez Guitars from this time were made with redwood instead of cedar so that would be another consideration. The sides of Ramirez 1a and 2a guitars from that time were lined with cypress inside. At any rate, it is a beautiful Guitar!

    • @alsguitars5127
      @alsguitars5127 7 місяців тому

      I use a lot of LED light. About the equivalent of two 100watt traditional floodlights. I’ve been able to blast the light through a mahogany back even. The guitars top was thick and dense.