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Post by marcus on Mar 31, 2015 8:08:39 GMT
Great sounding and looking instrument... makes me almost glad I don't play anything other than the guitar otherwise I'd be in trouble. Congratulations. Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Mar 29, 2015 22:19:39 GMT
The Session King looks very well worn in... it got me wondering whether there is just as much work in creating that worn look as there is in getting your more traditional gloss finish?
All the best, marcus
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Post by marcus on Mar 17, 2015 23:02:29 GMT
Goats cheese is highly overrated... and quite possibly may explain that funky hump thing.
Thanks for your reply Nigel.
Cheese
Marcus
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Post by marcus on Mar 17, 2015 2:46:02 GMT
Thanks Nigel and Martin. I really enjoyed reading the interview and was struck by all the thought and experimentation that you put into constantly improving your guitars Nigel. I see you've already got plenty of questions but hope it's okay to ask just one more:
flat-top vs. domed top vs. cylinder top vs. Howe-Orme style top... do you decide which to use solely based on a desired tone ("Now I could blather on about the different tonal qualities but you'd be better off listening to the sound samples and forming your own opinions.") or do other factors come into play? The funky hump gets my vote on looks alone!
Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Mar 2, 2015 6:20:47 GMT
My, "This little Bird" sure has a sweet voice... what a wonderful tune. Thanks for posting the video.
Nigel how did you find your replica compared to your original Howe Orme?
Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Mar 2, 2015 6:13:03 GMT
How come the deer scored an invite but not me? On second viewing, I'm kind of glad it was the deer and not me.
Sounds like a wonderful day... thanks for sharing the pictures.
Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Mar 1, 2015 8:17:41 GMT
This build is quickly deteriorating into a flame war... looking forward to seeing it come together. Cheers, marcus
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Post by marcus on Mar 1, 2015 7:57:37 GMT
This certainly sounds like a wonderful experiment. It's funny how much "external" factors influence my feelings about a guitar. I once bought a very nice luthier-made guitar from Canada at a really good price. Unfortunately shipping ended up being a nightmare... costs were misrepresented, wrangling with the shipping company ensued which was mostly futile, and it took a lot of time and energy to get the guitar released from customs. By the time I got hold of it I was ready to send it back... so I never really gave it a chance and sold it at a hefty loss. Perhaps I should have stuck on a blindfold when I first opened the box and given it a go.... then again, I do find that rationality and objectivity go out the window when guitars are involved.
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Post by marcus on Mar 1, 2015 7:47:36 GMT
You, sir, are my hero...
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Post by marcus on Feb 26, 2015 4:41:42 GMT
That's sooooo OldSkool...
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Post by marcus on Feb 25, 2015 1:48:35 GMT
I own a Brook Torridge Sitka/Walnut. It is a beautifully made guitar with a (what I think of as a) clear, sweet tone. Works well for standard and altered tunings and plays very easily with a lovely neck profile and good action. The Brook tone is quite different to what I hear with some American brands but I'm not that good at describing tone... it is simply a "good different" to my ears.
The fellows at Brook are wonderful too.
Enjoy your auditioning on Friday. All the best, marcus
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Post by marcus on Feb 13, 2015 15:19:23 GMT
Mmmmm, I like it.... Teleforster
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Post by marcus on Feb 10, 2015 3:04:39 GMT
Very nice indeed... I'll echo the comments about the bridge (bridge, bridge, bridge, bridge). Is there some kind of pickup hiding under there? All the best, marcus
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Post by marcus on Jan 30, 2015 8:41:51 GMT
Pity about the mahogany but at least another piece of furniture can be sacrificed to appease the 12 string gods... should be a beauty!
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Post by marcus on Jan 22, 2015 3:11:37 GMT
I've seen a few threads about Per's guitars. They look to be very impressive... no wonder you're excited.
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