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Post by nkforster on May 21, 2020 12:22:08 GMT
 Two guitars, made from identical bits of wood. Consecutive Italian spruce soundboards from the same log. Matching sapele back and sides from the same log. Matching Pacific maple necks from the same board...this was an experiment I started back in 2017 when we lived in Germany. I've been a bit busy, so I've only just had time to finish them off.  So, what is the difference between them? Why do it? Well, one is a Model S-SS. That is my "Standard soundboard." Based on the work I did with Stefan Sobell in the 90s.and early 00s. The other is a Model S-HO. A cylinder top. An X braced version of a Howe Orme. Actually, both guitars have exactly the same bracing pattern too. With braces cut from the same board. You can read a bit more on my blog. Hopefully, I'll get a video made in the next week or so. Nigel www.nkforsterguitars.com/blog/twins/ |
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Post by Phil Taylor on May 21, 2020 18:11:12 GMT
Two guitars, made from identical bits of wood. Consecutive Italian spruce soundboards from the same log. Matching sapele back and sides from the same log. Matching Pacific maple necks from the same board...this was an experiment I started back in 2017 when we lived in Germany. I've been a bit busy, so I've only just had time to finish them off. So, what is the difference between them? Why do it? Well, one is a Model S-SS. That is my "Standard soundboard." Based on the work I did with Stefan Sobell in the 90s.and early 00s. The other is a Model S-HO. A cylinder top. An X braced version of a Howe Orme. Actually, both guitars have exactly the same bracing pattern too. With braces cut from the same board. You can read a bit more on my blog. Hopefully, I'll get a video made in the next week or so. Nigel www.nkforsterguitars.com/blog/twins/Absolutely stunning looking guitars. What's the basic difference in sound Nigel? Phil |
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Post by nkforster on May 22, 2020 7:44:34 GMT
Hard to say Phil. They are different, but similar. I need to spend a bit more time with them. Its not just how they differ, but which would suit what? I'll try to get a video done next week, playing the same tunes on both, with fingers and with a pick. Then you can compare yourself. Best, Nigel www.nkforsterguitars.com |
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Post by Martin on May 22, 2020 10:59:32 GMT
Really gorgeous instruments, Nigel. I’m looking forward to hearing the comparison video.
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Post by nkforster on Jul 4, 2020 2:25:53 GMT
Finally got around to making the video. I tried one day - but the lorikeets were going nuts, when they calmed down a kid on a motorbike was tearing around the field. Then the kookaburras started a scrap. Then the ice cream van turned up... So please excuse the wild like noises in the background. Put your headphones in and enjoy... Nigel www.nkforsterguitars.com/blog/twins/ |
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Jul 4, 2020 7:59:06 GMT
Post by olsk on Jul 4, 2020 7:59:06 GMT
Thanks for doing the experiment, really interesting to hear the differences, and great to have it boiled down to that one variable.
They both sound great, but the extra punch and power in the HO model would be my preference.
I think you mentioned a while back about releasing a book on the cylinder top construction, is that still in the pipe (!) line?
I can only guess it is done using cylinder clamping board and having the arching in the braces?
Cheers
Oli
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Post by nkforster on Jul 5, 2020 1:14:01 GMT
I think you mentioned a while back about releasing a book on the cylinder top construction, is that still in the pipe (!) line? I can only guess it is done using cylinder clamping board and having the arching in the braces? Cheers Oli I wrote it on holiday a few years ago but I've never got around to finishing it. To be honest, I'd probably only sell a dozen copies or so. So they'd have to be very expensive to be worth the bother of finishing it off. Mind other makers have done similar things. Hans Brentup in the US sells his small spiral bound photocopied books about his Larson style guitars for about £100 or so. Maybe I should set up a Go Fund Me page or Kickstarter or whatever it is. If I knew I was going to get paid prior to taking the time, I'd do it. As it is, I've plenty to be doing. n |
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