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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 20, 2016 19:03:27 GMT
looks like the humble soundport has evolved
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Post by leitrimnick on Dec 20, 2016 19:06:41 GMT
Something about the pattern of holes seems to suggest a resonator, perhaps he was thinking of removing the bridge and adding a cone/biscuit set up. Might possibly make it even more banjo like.
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Post by vikingblues on Dec 20, 2016 20:07:56 GMT
Blimey Bruce! I knew they had big spiders in Australia but their moths must be enormous!
Of course acoustic guitar has to be dramatic to get anywhere on the '.. Got Talent' type programmes. Maybe it needs to look dramatic too.
Mark
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Post by scripsit on Dec 20, 2016 23:12:10 GMT
The guitar is a Greg Smallman, some of the most expensive guitars around! Smallman guitars have lattice bracing and incredibly thin tops with heavy sides/back. Smallman guitars have a reputation of being the most 'banjo' like of classical guitars, and their thin soundboards are supposed to be very prone to wear/holes forming. Yep, people say the 'banjo' thing on classical guitar forums all the time, but I haven't noticed it when hearing John Williams live. 'Loud' is probably a better description, although the last time I experienced this was some years ago. See what you think. Kym
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Post by sigmadel on Dec 21, 2016 16:41:15 GMT
Has anyone considered the fact that , it will be much easier to retrieve lost picks , with loads of holes in the top. 😆
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Post by ocarolan on Dec 21, 2016 16:50:43 GMT
Has anyone considered the fact that , it will be much easier to retrieve lost picks , with loads of holes in the top. 😆 But the chance of dropping one in is hugely increased. And, as any fule kno, soundboard holes shrink considerably in size when you have to get something out of the guitar. Keith
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Post by missclarktree on Dec 21, 2016 19:35:16 GMT
Blimey Bruce! I knew they had big spiders in Australia but their moths must be enormous! Of course acoustic guitar has to be dramatic to get anywhere on the '.. Got Talent' type programmes. Maybe it needs to look dramatic too. Mark Maybe guitar vandalism is his gimmick. The thing is, it could have been avoided if he'd fitted some clear pickguards as used for flamenco. What a waste!
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Post by jonnymosco on Dec 21, 2016 23:19:01 GMT
Sacrilege! How did he trash it so much? However, a guitar's got to be played.
I have a double top classical, cedar, 1mm thick with nomex, lattice braced, basically the same as the Smallman, but much sweeter sounding and cheaper. I have played mine back-to-back with a Smallman regularly - Smallmans tend to be very cold sounding and often described as sounding like an elastic band twanging on a bucket, I tend to agree. They are really heavy due to the laminated sides and back.
Double tops are loud (but sometimes at the detriment of tone) - for the concert guitarist volume is a priority. Sweet sounding Spanish guitars are relatively quiet, perfect for the home and small settings, but regarded as limited when playing with an orchestra or in a large hall (I prefer Williams' Fleta recordings to his Smallmans).
Anyway, I had to adjust my playing style, experimenting with a gentler touch, I think this has been good for my development, the tonal range of my guitar is huge.
Interestingly, steel string guitars I've played with double tops are pretty bland.
I'd like to hear the trashed Smallman unamplified, be interesting to hear how much the extra holes change the tone - there must be a big difference.
Jonny
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Post by Wild Violet on Dec 22, 2016 23:10:01 GMT
Well of course the intelligent thing to do for people who go for that well worn look without the actual wearing out is to hire an 'artiste' to recreate something like this:
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Post by andy3sheds on Dec 23, 2016 0:43:15 GMT
The integrity of AcousticSoundboard matters a lot! Keith You say that but I'm selling out at the earliest opportunity - a pack of Rolos is normally all it takes. To where do you want the Rolos delivering
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Post by sigmadel on Dec 26, 2016 16:51:27 GMT
I must admit that I never understood selling posts with the words "The guitar has been gigged , hence a few dings and scuffs"! Or "The guitar is mint" "Never been gigged" . I realise that upon leaving ones dwelling place , that it may be possible for an instrument to pick up a knock or two , but I am super careful of others 😉 and in fact , theres more chance of my guitars being dinged in the house with four kids and a dog present ! I can only imagine how precious Id be over a guitar that cost thousands rather than hundreds but I suppose its all subjective 😅
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Post by Riverman on Dec 26, 2016 17:24:49 GMT
I've never damaged an instrument on a gig, but I did once put my knee through the side of a guitar when I kicked it (accidentally!) as it sat leaning against the sofa at home.
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Post by sigmadel on Dec 26, 2016 19:41:53 GMT
I was at a party once , when the host pulled out a cheap Yamaha for everyone to have a wee shot on . It wasnt until someone rested it against a sofa and it fell over and a girl stomped on it and completely smashed the top in , that he informed us "My parents bought me that for my 13 birthday" . The room fell silent .
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