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Bob Stone


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Gainesville, FL, USA
Post  Posted 26 Jul 2014 8:14 am    
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What is the string spacing at the bridge and nut on the Gold Tone 8-string reso?

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Bob
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Michael Maddex


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Northern New Mexico, USA
Post  Posted 26 Jul 2014 9:56 am    
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Bob, Gold Tone says that the nut is 2-3/8" wide and that the hardware is identical to the '50s Oahu Tonemaster®.

More here: http://www.goldtone.com/products/details/w/instrument/98/Lap-Steel-LS-8-Lap

HTH.
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Howard Parker


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Maryland
Post  Posted 26 Jul 2014 10:28 am    
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If a Beard set up Gold Tone 8:

nut = 7.5mm
brg = 9.75mm

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Bob Stone


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Post  Posted 26 Jul 2014 11:36 am    
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Thanks Howard.
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