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Post by colan on Sept 22, 2015 8:37:06 GMT
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Post by colan on Sept 22, 2015 8:59:19 GMT
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Post by Martin on Sept 22, 2015 9:48:34 GMT
The woods and worksmanship look really top class - lovely guitar, colan  |
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Post by ocarolan on Sept 22, 2015 9:52:13 GMT
Oooooooh!
Keith
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Post by davewhite on Sept 22, 2015 10:16:46 GMT
Nice one - lucky you  |
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Post by herb on Sept 22, 2015 11:41:32 GMT
"Proper Job" as they say down south.
You should now be planning a trip to Samois next summer, where the Gypsies will give it a thorough running in.
Really enjoyable pilgrimage too.
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Post by colan on Sept 22, 2015 12:01:19 GMT
It's pleasing that you approve, chaps.  Maybe one day, herb. Nice suggestion. Until then Providence will determine my musical direction. The woods, out of general interest; North American cedar top. East Indian rosewood sides and back. African ebony fingerboard, bevel, tailpiece insert, rosette and bindings. North American walnut and figured maple neck. Rosewood bridge. Top marks to Chris George for his courage and tenacity as well as his craftsmanship. There were two totally new areas for him in this build; the Maccaferri design and the bevel. Successfully combining both was a major challenge. Many makers might have blanched and passed on the commission. Thank you, Chris George. |
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Post by garynava on Sept 22, 2015 15:57:07 GMT
Very nice looking guitar; well done Mr. George!
Cheers Gary
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Post by herb on Sept 23, 2015 10:19:52 GMT
Gary,
I really like the birds at the 12th, pretty, but shouldn't they have been French cockerels?
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Post by colan on Sept 23, 2015 10:25:21 GMT
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Post by scorpiodog on Sept 23, 2015 12:08:50 GMT
The pictures - Wow!!!!
The guitar - wow!!!!
Your folk club looks damn good too.
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Post by colan on Sept 23, 2015 14:13:49 GMT
The pictures - Wow!!!! The guitar - wow!!!! Your folk club looks damn good too. Yes, we're getting there, scorp. There's still a fair bit of renovating to be done - but after that I'll be free to paint and play guitar all freakin day All are welcome at the club, of course. It's ' Between the lines ' tomorrow night- including Big Phil Biggs and his lovely Lowden. |
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Post by herb on Sept 23, 2015 15:04:09 GMT
Aah, I see.
I hope there was no offence. Absolutely none intended!!
My comment was meant to convey a little humour, given the French connection for the design/manufacture origins.
Can't improve on the comment by Scorpio. If I get to East Anglia sometime I will not be passing by.
As I said previously a pretty design for the 12th, and nice to have that personal touch.
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Post by colan on Sept 23, 2015 19:56:38 GMT
I'm not in the least offended, herb. I understood your implication perfectly and I agree, a Pierre of cocks would be a nice motif for a Selmer adherent. I'm no jazz player though- I'm just exploring the Maccaferri potential as a fingerstyle guitar.
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Post by Wild Violet on Sept 25, 2015 8:10:57 GMT
I heard Colin play this last night and it was lovely, and perfectly suited to his style of playing.  |
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I'm experimenting with strings as I'll be using it as a jazz/blues guitar rather than full-on gypsy. I've named it ' Two Birds ' ( no ambiguities, Leo 
Jo whoever he is.
