A successful experiment!

@TheHorse (238298)
Walnut Creek, California
November 23, 2018 8:47pm CST
It's "black Friday" and it's raining. A perfect day to stay inside. I read about 80 pages of "Fear," by Bob Woodward, played some guitar out on my balcony, and ate leftover turkey. Later, I decided to polish my Martin D-18 guitar, and in particular to see if I could reduce some microscopic (but visible) white lines that show between the binding and the wood. This is one of the most beautiful and best sounding Martins I've ever played, but the binding does not line up absolutely perfectly with the wood of the back and sides. So I decided to give it a go. I used Meguiar's #7 Mirror Glaze CAR polish and a new rag that I got at the dollar store (4 for $1.00). It had been recommended to me by Michael, co-subject of the Charlie et. al Kingdom of my previous post. The experiment was a success! I can still feel a slight "edge," but it is reduced, and I can no longer see any white between the two surfaces.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Nov 18
I'm glad your experiment worked. Our double bass has been borrowed for the evening by the young man who will play it tomorrow.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
Where is he playing it? I practiced only guitar and piano today. Gave a free guitar lesson this evening as well.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
@JudyEv I think instruments like--no, need!--to be played.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Nov 18
@TheHorse There is a festival of sorts in Bunbury near us. It's nice to think the bass will be needed again for a night or two.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
24 Nov 18
The guitar looks beautiful. Do you often play on it?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
Oh, yes. This is my "cannon," my loudest guitar. So I use it for jams and also try to practice a bit most days. I'll attach a link, in case you want to hear it. The rhythm guitar on this song is my Collings OM-1, a smaller guitar. But the leads are played on the Martin discussed here.
The Riddle Song
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"The Riddle Song" - A Traditional lullaby Colin H. Sacks - vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin Recorded by - Michael Stenberg Thanks to A.A. Milne, E.H. Shepard,...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
@Nevena83 Me too! There's nothing I like better than the jingly jangly sound of a good acoustic guitar.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
24 Nov 18
@TheHorse Wooow, it sounds very good. I love the sound of a guitar.
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
24 Nov 18
Awesome love the little stuff and know you may not like them but to me no one gets better tone than Social D Mike Ness yells at his band members if they do not meet the standard. Why I could never work for him, but it is pretty as hell. I get why he gets his reputation. He is not a nice man but think he is a fair man. Bet sounds awesome and if fans pay so much, bet you want someone like Mike Ness to make sure you getting what you paid for.
Social Distortion NEW SONG Live 3-1-2017 (Scars) Anaheim House Of Blues
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NEW Social Distortion Unreleased song title "Scars" Live from Anaheim House of Blues on March 1st 2017. Please view my page and subscribe for free as I am co...
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
24 Nov 18
@TheHorse I feel your pain. lol
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
Heh. Don't get me started on bossy or egotistical band mates. I'll check out the tune.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502391)
• Italy
24 Nov 18
I cannot see white lines, it worked perfectly. This is a beautiful guitar.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502391)
• Italy
25 Nov 18
@TheHorse I can imagine it's not something people would buy as they do for a pair of jeans or a smartphone.
The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
Thank you, Anna. It took me years to find this guitar. I only buy a guitar when it really resonates with me, both aesthetically and musically.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
24 Nov 18
That is one gorgeous guitar
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
Thanks! I like the "quilting" in the grain. Common in maple, but not in mahogany.
DEBJANI BASAK
@debjani1 (7202)
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24 Nov 18
Looks fresh and new ones. Today the weather is cold.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
It's partially sunny and warm here! I do NOT see smoke on the horizon.
DEBJANI BASAK
@debjani1 (7202)
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25 Nov 18
@TheHorse that's too good. Enjoy the weather.
Toni
@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
25 Nov 18
I'm glad it worked. Friday was a rainy day here too and I loved how the rain freshen up everything.
Val
@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
25 Nov 18
I'm glad your experiment worked. Playing the guitar and reading sounds the perfect way to avoid the shopping madness.
DE
@DaddyEvil (174377)
• United States
28 Nov 18
It sounds like you had a much better day than I did, pony! (I worked Black Friday.) Congratulations!
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Nov 18
Glad it worked for you
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
Thanks! Maybe I'll take it out and play it for a bit.
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (97990)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Nov 18
Love the polished look. We also got wind and rain this afternoon.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
It's warm and partly cloudy here today. I may actually head out for a cycle.
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Angie
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Nov 18
From the back it is a beautiful guitar. Its raining here now at just after midnight.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 18
The pavement here is still wet, though it's not raining at this moment.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
2 Jan 19
@TheHorse I am glad the experiment was a success. So Bob Woodward wrote another book. Isn't he the one that wrote about Watergate I think it was? What is Fear about?
Simone
@Janet357 (75638)
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24 Nov 18
Glad your experiment was a success.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Nov 18
Heh. I've found a couple of other areas to work on now.