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ralexander

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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Soundport Cover

I saw this on the website of one of my favorite steel string luthiers, and thought I would post it in case any of you are interested in the concept. IMO it's a fairly elegant solution for the customer that wants the effect of a soundport but maybe not all the time. I dunno, what do you guys think?

beneteauguitars.com:

Recently I came up with this solution to the problem of having a Sound Port but not wanting to utilize it all the time. My cover is curved to match the side and is a press fit into the port hole. Lined with cork, it will not damage the finish and, when in place, looks completely natural. - Marc Beneteau

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Anders Eliasson

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to ralexander)

This with something looking "completely natural" can be discussed from now on to eternity.
The idea is good and not to difficult to make but I cant personally see the "natural" part of the design.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 20 2012 15:49:47

Sean

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to ralexander)

I guess if you make the hole too big and overpowering you have to think up solutions for that problem. I would have just gone with a smaller hole, simpler that way.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 20 2012 16:31:02

Ron.M

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Sean)

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I guess if you make the hole too big and overpowering you have to think up solutions for that problem. I would have just gone with a smaller hole

That's almost as hilarious as Doit's "protection" post...

(Guess it's just a filthy mind...

)

cheers,

Ron

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Doit (2005):-

... So in past when I got warm, my protection broke and the training ended before the climax..... And the second problem was that I cant controll the guitar as usual if the protection is too big. I need very very thin protection and robust protection. And it have to be flexible.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 20 2012 18:08:04

at_leo_87

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

That's almost as hilarious as Doit's "protection" post...

(Guess it's just a filthy mind... )

LOL!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 20 2012 18:14:35

Doitsujin

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Ron.M

quote:

I guess if you make the hole too big and overpowering you have to think up solutions for that problem. I would have just gone with a smaller hole

That's almost as hilarious as Doit's "protection" post...

(Guess it's just a filthy mind... )

cheers,

Ron

quote:

Doit (2005):-

... So in past when I got warm, my protection broke and the training ended before the climax..... And the second problem was that I cant controll the guitar as usual if the protection is too big. I need very very thin protection and robust protection. And it have to be flexible.

ROOON YOU BASTARRDO!!! XD hahahhahaa!!! I almost forgot about that... hehe

But yes, Sean´s post can compete..hahaha!!

"overpowering"..lol!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 20 2012 21:45:33

kudo

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

That's almost as hilarious as Doit's "protection" post...

(Guess it's just a filthy mind... )

where is this post??? I wanna read it...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2012 0:40:04

Doitsujin

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to kudo)

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where is this post??? I wanna read it...

Ron cited it above your post..you can also find it in my citation of Rons citation of my citation from 2005.. I remember my English was much worse that time.. I had severe problems to write in English.... Luckily ...it improved a little.. haha

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2012 2:30:44

estebanana

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to ralexander)

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I had severe problems to write in English.... Luckily ...it improved a little.. haha

Well, if you would stop takind Conan the Barbarian as your role model your English would improve a thousdand fold in a few weeks.....

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2012 2:34:49

Doitsujin

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to estebanana)

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Well, if you would stop takind Conan the Barbarian as your role model your English would improve a thousdand fold in a few weeks.....

Tell me how exactly.. I will follow your instructions for sure. btw. Its not conan..its MacLeod from Highlander. This avatar is a challenge avatar. It just shows that Im still in the challenge...its a fight to get better skills in particular bulerias. I will change it immediately when I finish the challenge. If I cant finish it ecause Im not good enough..I wont ever change it. Its my rule.. I cant break it. I used to have nicer avatars.

I just wonder why everybody who tries to attack me picks on the avatar in a misunderstood way... Oo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2012 2:40:18

Ricardo

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From: Washington DC

RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Doitsujin)

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ORIGINAL: Doitsujin

quote:

Well, if you would stop takind Conan the Barbarian as your role model your English would improve a thousdand fold in a few weeks.....

Tell me how exactly.. I will follow your instructions for sure. btw. Its not conan..its MacLeod from Highlander. This avatar is a challenge avatar. It just shows that Im still in the challenge...its a fight to get better skills in particular bulerias. I will change it immediately when I finish the challenge. If I cant finish it ecause Im not good enough..I wont ever change it. Its my rule.. I cant break it. I used to have nicer avatars.

I just wonder why everybody who tries to attack me picks on the avatar in a misunderstood way... Oo

My favorite avatar was "quartermaine and two gays".

And while the protection post was funny i always loved when after a very long detailed post you respond with:

.

Oh about sound port cover.... I think what was meant by "natural" was the wood grain looks like it matches that's all. Just give a man a hole and he will find a way to plug it... It's only "natural" after all.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2012 3:12:02

Doitsujin

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Ricardo)

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My favorite avatar was "quartermaine and two gays".

haha Yeah that was a good one ^^ This funny picture from Friday night in something with Ali and Mac ...

Did you save it ?? I checked all my old discs for this avatar..Its gone.. . :/ sad..

EDIT: I just edited a brand new avatar. I just need to end the challenge..then you can enjoy it. The protagonist is Paco again.. :D And it has a very positive spirit. You´ll like it for sure. hehe

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2012 3:25:43

Florian

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Doitsujin)

Hmm Doit i thought your avatar was Mel Gibson from Braveheart

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2012 15:01:13

Doitsujin

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Florian)

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Hmm Doit i thought your avatar was Mel Gibson from Braveheart

Also a very cool character. Conan would also not that bad... in comparison to "The Barbarians" from 1987. They were at least very funny.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 21 2012 16:41:25

stpercival

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Doitsujin)

Doitsujin - It has been rumored for centuries that a certain Spaniard from Egypt with a Scottish accent taught Connor Macleod the art of Flamenco....and sword fighting.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 22 2012 2:37:32

Ricardo

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to stpercival)

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ORIGINAL: stpercival

Doitsujin - It has been rumored for centuries that a certain Spaniard from Egypt with a Scottish accent taught Connor Macleod the art of Flamenco....and sword fighting.

Did anyone else think it was strange he trained him so thoroughly knowing full well...."there could be only one"?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 22 2012 5:25:07

ralexander

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to ralexander)

There can be only one ... doitsujin

Epic thread diversion, guys! haha

Well, I'm not sure if one could come up with a more "natural" solution to covering a soundport - it's not very traditional, but neither are ports.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 22 2012 12:35:33

mrMagenta

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to Doitsujin)

HAHAHA!!! the quote from 2005.. I can't make sense of it. It's funny as hell, but what ARE you on about? Was that a nail thread? Awesome

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 22 2012 15:59:06

Ron.M

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to mrMagenta)

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Was that a nail thread? Awesome

Here's the complete thing so you can see it in context...

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=22781&mpage=2&p=&tmode=1&smode=1&key=

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 22 2012 17:37:12

Doitsujin

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RE: Soundport Cover (in reply to ralexander)

AAww yenks.I get embrassed after 7 zears... lol And whz is mz kezboard not working properlz_ Damnit!

Zeah..there can be onlz one Doitsujin guzs!! hehe

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 22 2012 22:29:02