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Topic: 8 string - 70s OMI or new Gold Tone |
Marc Stone
From:
Louisiana, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2020 1:25 pm |
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Have this OMI 8 string that I’m enjoying, but the vibe is tired and needs a change.
Knowing that “better†is greatly subjective, would you prefer an old OMI w this weird, “modded looking but I don’t think so bc the headstock looks unmodded†guitar w new cone or a new gold tone 8? I owned a round neck gold tone 6 string and though it was a solid instrument.
The OMI holds tune and has a pleasant, if weak tone, but I’m hoping that’s more vibe than anything.
Thx!
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David Knutson
From:
Cowichan Valley, Canada
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Posted 29 Oct 2020 2:05 pm
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I have the Gold Tone PBS-8 with the Beard Shop Set-up, and I love it. I don't truly know how much difference the Beard Set-up makes - that's just how mine came - but the common wisdom is that it makes them quite a bit better.
Your OMI photo looks like the neck is significantly narrower than the string spread. The Gold Tone has a full width neck for 8 strings.
A new Beard cone might make a big difference in your OMI's tone and output, and would be a pretty inexpensive experiment.
Hope this helps a bit. Good luck. cheers
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2020 2:54 pm
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| I installed a new Beard cone & spider in my early '80s OMI 60-D. A noticeable sonic upgrade. |
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Allan Revich
From:
Victoria, BC
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Posted 29 Oct 2020 2:57 pm
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Since there’s no such thing as too many guitars, you should keep your OMI and acquire a friend to keep him company.
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Current Tunings:
6 String | G – G B D G B D
7 String | G6 – e G B D G B D (re-entrant)
https://papadafoe.com/lap-steel-tuning-database |
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