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Post by alig on Oct 6, 2013 10:55:00 GMT
And so it begins... As posted before, I've asked Rory to build me a couple of guitars. I had planned to have one made of Brazilian Rosewood and the other of Cocobolo (with a view to the Coco being built/set up for standard tuning and the other for DADGAD, etc.). However, after having the double- sided TB in Malaysian Blackwood for a week and having longs talks with Rory we decided to go for MBW instead of BRW. The MBW made such an impression on me! We also decided to have both made with double-sides. So, here they are - or will be... ![]() ![]() I'll keep you posted, as it were. |
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Post by alig on Oct 6, 2013 10:59:06 GMT
And so it begins... As posted before, I've asked Rory to build me a couple of guitars. I had planned to have one made of Brazilian Rosewood and the other of Cocobolo (with a view to the Coco being built/set up for standard tuning and the other for DADGAD, etc.). However, after having the double- sided TB in Malaysian Blackwood for a week and having longs talks with Rory we decided to go for MBW instead of BRW. The MBW made such an impression on me! We also decided to have both made with double-sides. So, here they are - or will be... ![]() ![]() I'll keep you posted, as it were. ![]() Ahem... Seem to have made a bit of an arse of it... Here goes again:   |
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Post by Martin on Oct 6, 2013 11:00:10 GMT
Good stuff. I'm looking forward to this (these?) Alasdair!  |
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Post by alig on Oct 6, 2013 11:01:04 GMT
And so it begins... As posted before, I've asked Rory to build me a couple of guitars. I had planned to have one made of Brazilian Rosewood and the other of Cocobolo (with a view to the Coco being built/set up for standard tuning and the other for DADGAD, etc.). However, after having the double- sided TB in Malaysian Blackwood for a week and having longs talks with Rory we decided to go for MBW instead of BRW. The MBW made such an impression on me! We also decided to have both made with double-sides. So, here they are - or will be... ![]() ![]() I'll keep you posted, as it were. ![]() Ahem... Seem to have made a bit of an arse of it... Here goes again: ![]() ![]() Sorry about that... ![]() Ok. Red-faced now! Some research is called for. Watch this space. |
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Post by alig on Oct 6, 2013 11:02:23 GMT
Has it worked this time...? |
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Post by Martin on Oct 6, 2013 11:04:55 GMT
 Yes! Just click on the IMG link on Photobucket and it copies automatically. Then right-click and select Paste in a forum post and it should display.
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Post by alig on Oct 6, 2013 11:13:41 GMT
Yes! Just click on the IMG link on Photobucket and it copies automatically. Then right-click and select Paste in a forum post and it should display. Yup! Thanks Martin. Got the hang of it (see post on MS thread!) All the best. |
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Post by leoroberts on Oct 7, 2013 7:51:41 GMT
Looking forward to seeing these take shape over the next few months, alig. But I want you to know that I am not in any way insanely jealous, oh no ... not me. Much. |
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Post by scripsit on Oct 7, 2013 8:25:27 GMT
I want you to know that I am not in any way insanely jealous, oh no ... not me. Much. I, on the other hand, am. Very. Kym |
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Post by ocarolan on Oct 7, 2013 8:29:13 GMT
Good to see those lovely pics Alasdair - looking forward to seeing more, but probably not quite as much as you are!!
Keith
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Post by marcus on Oct 7, 2013 9:04:29 GMT
Lovely looking woods Alasdair... looking forward to seeing these progress.
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Post by paganskins on Oct 14, 2013 12:00:53 GMT
I'll be watching this one too, particularly interested in the double sides which is a new concept to me.
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Post by leoroberts on Oct 14, 2013 12:08:40 GMT
I'll be watching this one too, particularly interested in the double sides which is a new concept to me. I don't even understand what it means! |
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Post by alig on Oct 14, 2013 12:22:21 GMT
I'll be watching this one too, particularly interested in the double sides which is a new concept to me. Hi, It was new to me until recently. Rory sent me the MBW TB, which is mentioned in the review (I think) section, for me to try (fingerboard dimensions, etc). I was amazed by the guitar. Deep, rich and resonant with plenty of overtones. I liked it so much I decided to have both of my guitars made with double sides - and to go for MBW instead of BR. The thinking is that double sides do some of the structural work of the top/back and allow more and cleaner vibrations. Rory's by no means the first or only maker to utilise this method and I assume he'll offer it as an optional extra. When mine are built I'll try and post some recordings. All the best. |
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Post by paganskins on Oct 14, 2013 12:30:43 GMT
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Jo whoever he is.
