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Ulhj (Ulhj)
Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 7:16 pm:   

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Ulhj (Ulhj)
Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 7:21 pm:   

Is there anyone out there that have information abot this guitar-model ?
It is marked V290AM.
I would greatly appreciate any information.

Thanks in advance !

Ulf
Johns (Johns)
Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 8:46 pm:   

Ulf:

Nice stripes! There are some Vintage series photos and specs here:

http://216.250.245.172/acoustic.html

But none are the V290. There's a 300 and a 310. Let us know what you find out
Cameron (Cameron)
Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 1:07 am:   

John, the V290 model appears in the 1985 catalouge,it's specs are as follows.

V290AM (amber)

Top: Flame Maple
Back & Sides: Nato
Neck: Nato
Fingerboard: Rosewood
M/Heads: Chrome
Bridge: Maple
Scale:640mm

These were available in 2 colours: AM (amber) & TV ( traditional violin )in a "open pore finish"

Cameron
Johns (Johns)
Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 7:35 am:   

Cameron:

Thanks! I was hoping you'd be out there lurking. (like the little Great White on the pickguard :))

Two questions: 1. What's Nato? 2. Are you sure the bridge is maple? I've only seen rosewood and ebony on acoustics?
Ulhj (Ulhj)
Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 1:03 pm:   

Thanks Cameron and Johns! Does the 1985 catalouge give a price ?

Ulf
Ulhj (Ulhj)
Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 1:24 pm:   

Concerning "Nato" - for the interested (with some spare time) [:D]

NATO - Used as a substitute for MAHOGANY on
necks and sometimes
bodies of less
expensive guitars. It is less stable
than MAHOGANY.

Family: Leguminosa

Other Common Names: Nato, Nato rojo (Colombia), Mora de Guyana (Venezuela), Marobukea, Mora (Guyana), Mora Moraboekea (Surinam), Pracuuba (Brazil).

Distribution: M. excelsa: Widely distributed in the Guianas and less so in the Orinoco Delta of Venezuela; dominant on river levees and flood plains forming dense stands. M. gonggrijpii: Restricted to Guyana and Surinam, a dominant species best adapted to hillsides on heavy clay soils.

The Tree Usually 100 to 120 ft high and 2 to 3 ft in diameter with clear boles 60 ft and more above very large buttresses that may extend 15 ft up the trunk. Trees of M. excelsa 160 to 200 ft high and 4 ft in diameter are reported.

The Wood General Characteristics: Heartwood yellowish red brown, reddish brown or dark red with paler streaks; sapwood 2 to 6 in. wide, distinct, yellowish to pale brown. Texture moderately fine to rather coarse, rather harsh to the feel; luster medium to high; grain is straight to commonly interlocked, very variable; astringent taste and slightly sour odor.

Weight: Basic specific gravity (oven-dry weight/green volume) 0.76 to 0.84; air-dry density 59 to 65 pcf.

Mechanical Properties: (First set of data based on the 2 -in. standard, the second on the 2-cm standard.)
Johns (Johns)
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:15 pm:   

Ulf:

Thanks for the detailed information on Nato.

This was interesting: "astringent taste and slightly sour odor". I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to eat my guitar, but the sour odor has always stopped me. :)
Cameron (Cameron)
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 10:16 pm:   

John, the specs say maple bridge, amazing what you can do with a tin of black paint :)

Keep on Rockin'

Cameron
Johns (Johns)
Posted on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 10:37 am:   

Ulf:

Just wondering if you purchased this guitar? If so, what's it like?
Ulhj (Ulhj)
Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 1:57 pm:   

Hi Johns,
yes I own it. I´d say it is good but no top of the line guitar. It´s very beautiful though.

Thanks for your help

Ulf

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