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Post by marcus on Nov 19, 2013 1:06:13 GMT
Well after not too long a wait I've just received a wonderful Brook Torridge from the fellows in Exeter. It has a Sitka top, flamed Walnut back and sides, a burled Walnut headplate, Rosewood bindings I think, and Walnut rosette and inlay. I also opted for a pickguard and black tuner buttons. One peculiarity of this Torridge is that it has a 24.5" scale rather than the usual 24.75" scale... the slightly shorter scale should help with my tendinitis issues. I think the guitar turned out great. I asked Simon for something that could be a bit of an all-rounder as I mostly play fingerstyle at home but also strum out a fair bit when playing in church. I think the guitar really succeeds in meeting both those needs... I am delighted with the result. Thanks to Simon for all his advice and help in making the choices that go with building a guitar. Thanks also to Robbie and Phil for their assistance and support along the way (including a few sneaky shots when they visited the workshop). Here are a few photos and a couple of dodgy videos I made... sorry for the incompetent recordings; I really play and sound much much much better than I do in the clips (seriously... everyone says so... including my Mum) All the best Marcus      |
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Post by marcus on Nov 19, 2013 1:09:29 GMT
Here's a Bert Jansch tune....
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Post by marcus on Nov 19, 2013 1:35:54 GMT
Make sure all children and dogs are locked away... this Paul Kelly tune involves singing
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Post by marcus on Nov 19, 2013 1:37:54 GMT
And a DADGAD tune to send you off to sleep... thanks Al Petteway
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Post by scripsit on Nov 19, 2013 1:58:29 GMT
Beautiful looking and sounding guitar, Marcus.
What gauge strings are you using? There certainly doesn't seem to be a lack of low end with the short scale.
I'd be interested in knowing how complicated the shipping from the UK thing was, too, if you don't mind. It was fear of all the potential disasters that kept me looking locally.
Kym
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Post by marcus on Nov 19, 2013 4:35:06 GMT
Here's the Al Petteway tune that I mucked up posting first time around...
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Post by marcus on Nov 19, 2013 4:40:13 GMT
Hi Kym, I'm using light gauge strings (12s to  ) and will continue to use them. I think the guitar has excellent bass response. The shipping was no problem from my end. Simon at Brook just sent it with FedEx... but he did double-box the guitar. Funnily enough it took a very circuitous route to get here... England, France, China, Singapore then Australia. The guitar is almost better traveled than I am and it's only a few weeks old. I did have to pay a fair bit in import duties and shipping costs... but because the guitar is not being sold in England, Simon was able to subtract the VAT. So I think it only works out a bit more expensive than buying in England. All the best Marc |
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 19, 2013 8:14:45 GMT
Marc, I suspect you are a very happy bunny indeed  She looks gorgeous, sounds really nice, too ... top work, that man. Now, put it away until December 25th...  |
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Post by marcus on Nov 19, 2013 9:26:59 GMT
Hi Leo,
Yes indeed I'm very happy... the guitar truly is wonderful and so easy to play.
You know, some people say I'm not so tough... but I am no man's bunny!
December 25th? My birthday is in March... and I'm not waiting.
Cheers, Marcus
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 19, 2013 9:41:48 GMT
Congrats Marcus - patience rewarded! Lovely looking guitar - the wood choices work really well - that headstock veneer is superb! Your "long-wing" bridge looks so much nicer to my eyes than the short stubby one that Brook sometimes use, and the pickguard shape looks well on the guitar too. A very enticing looking package! And, more importantly it sounds good too! Enjoyed your videos - nicely played.  Keith (PS Is there some kind of compression/limiting on the sound though? Maybe the H2 setting?) |
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Post by marcus on Nov 19, 2013 9:58:07 GMT
Thanks Keith... the long wing bridge is apparently what Brook is using nowadays.
As to the H2... I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. I plugged it into my computer and used the programme "Movie Maker"... it's a bit frustrating as it doesn't capture the guitar at all well. Perhaps I should have come to that recording workshop at the Forum meeting.
Cheers, marcus
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Post by sigmadel on Nov 19, 2013 10:01:32 GMT
Very nice Marcus, lovely guitar and a lovely sound too . You must be chuffed to bits .
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Post by Martin on Nov 19, 2013 10:38:31 GMT
Beautiful guitar, marcus! Congratulations! It sounds lovely in your hands too. I'm also a big fan of that walnut headstock veneer  Interesting that the 'old style' logo is on there - is that something you requested, or has the new style logo been shelved? |
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Post by cottonopolis on Nov 19, 2013 11:23:58 GMT
Nice one Marcus, Another beauty from Brook. The guitar looks stunning and sounds really well balenced. Plenty of bass as well. ENJOY  |
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Post by alig on Nov 19, 2013 12:20:10 GMT
Hi Marcus,
That is an absolute beauty. Well played!
It looks and sounds wonderful - especially the Walnut. Were you able to specify the particular pieces of wood/your requirements?
Hope you'll both be very happy.
Alasdair.
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) and will continue to use them. I think the guitar has excellent bass response.
Jo whoever he is.
