Mosrite Serenade Acoustics

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Re: Mosrite Serenade Acoustics

Postby Johnny-Alien » Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:05 am

Thanks! I did not find any info in that thread in regard to the construction. I have don't some searching and it seems like the top is confirmed as solid but the back and sides are up in the air.

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Re: Mosrite Serenade Acoustics

Postby GTSP » Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:37 am

For those who do have a Balladeer or Serenade, do you prefer thinner gauge strings on it than you would, say, a Martin or Taylor?

I recently acquired a Serenade & have yet to change strings.
In order of purchase:
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300

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Re: Mosrite Serenade Acoustics

Postby t-bone » Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:41 am

hey GT. i use acoustic lights .011’s...works great for me. i wish you happy times with your serenade, they are really nice sounding guitars.
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Re: Mosrite Serenade Acoustics

Postby GTSP » Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:43 am

I did get the thinner gauge strings. Martin .011 & it does sound better. The guitar is in fair condition, so I'm not expecting miracles :)
In order of purchase:
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300

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Re: Mosrite Serenade Acoustics

Postby t-bone » Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:15 am

not sure what you mean by miracles, but....
mine had a lot of “character” when i first got it (i.e. fret buzz). a small bit of work with a fret file and raising the bridge a hair did wonders. the smaller (classical guitar size) body and the shorter 24.5” scale give it something special IMO
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