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Post by 007 on Nov 24, 2015 13:27:05 GMT
Just collected my new 12 string from Dave White in deepest High Wycombe. for those who have not been following the build on Daves site here is a picture. defaoiteguitars.com/index.htmIts a 630mm 18 fret scale cutaway with a floating bridge 13 frets clear of the body with a 49mm nut width From my point of view with a very low set up it plays beautifully almost like a six string We had a great day yesterday looking round Daves workshed and Debbies arty textile designs played some of his other machines and all in all had a really nice day despite the near 300 mile round trip took it home and played it a bit. It will take a bit of getting used to but what a beautifully made guitar absolutely superb. Will post some songs on the PD but in the meantime will search our 12 string thread for suitable songs Thank you Dave |
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Post by Martin on Nov 24, 2015 13:31:11 GMT
I must admit, I completely missed it, Paul! Congratulations  Looking forward to hearing it, and of course some piccies of you and your new guitar!  |
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 24, 2015 13:51:57 GMT
Excellent news, 007! I'm sure you'll find, as I have, that these are wonderfully easy to play and make a BIG sound! |
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Post by davewhite on Nov 24, 2015 14:06:50 GMT
The build page on my website has been taken down now that Paul's guitar is finished but here are some pictures of his "An Tairneanach Mór":    I also recorded some "strummage" for Paul when I had the guitar strung up for the first time: "Paul's ATM Birthing" |
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Post by 007 on Nov 24, 2015 14:08:48 GMT
Thanks Dave for posting the piccies
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 24, 2015 14:25:03 GMT
Congrats Paul - I hope you'll be very happy together! Looking forward to hearing how you get on, and to hearing some recordings. Pics, of course, look fab - nice one (again!) Dave!  Keith |
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Post by brianr2 on Nov 24, 2015 20:06:33 GMT
Congratulations Paul. Dave has done you proud: a beautiful looking and sounding guitar. Have fun with it!
Brian
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Post by earwighoney on Nov 24, 2015 20:24:03 GMT
Beautiful.
Dave, I feel justified in my constant nagging for you to build a 12 string.
I had a look at your website, the 'Father Jack' instrument is the best named musical instrument I have come across. I doth my virtual cap to you. Is there any progress on the flamenco guitar which you in the works?
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Post by Akquarius on Nov 24, 2015 20:40:31 GMT
What a stunning guitar Congrats to the maker and the new owner!! |
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Post by davewhite on Nov 24, 2015 21:12:05 GMT
I had a look at your website, the 'Father Jack' instrument is the best named musical instrument I have come across. I doth my virtual cap to you. Is there any progress on the flamenco guitar which you in the works? Shubs, When it came to a name for the banjo Joe wondered about continuing my banjo theme of naming it after grumpy TV sitcom characters or my more usual Celtic theme for instruments so I thought "Father Jack" was the perfect blend  The flamenco is scheduled next after the various banjo tasks are sorted - watch this space.  |
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Post by Martin on Nov 25, 2015 10:36:32 GMT
Excellent photos of a lovely guitar!
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Post by andrewjw on Nov 25, 2015 22:14:57 GMT
Dave's recorded strummage sounds beautifully in tune and rings on and on..
Looks like you've got something special!
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Post by earwighoney on Nov 26, 2015 16:37:39 GMT
I had a look at your website, the 'Father Jack' instrument is the best named musical instrument I have come across. I doth my virtual cap to you. Is there any progress on the flamenco guitar which you in the works? Shubs, When it came to a name for the banjo Joe wondered about continuing my banjo theme of naming it after grumpy TV sitcom characters or my more usual Celtic theme for instruments so I thought "Father Jack" was the perfect blend The flamenco is scheduled next after the various banjo tasks are sorted - watch this space. My favourite FT character is the Bishop. I'm trying to think what kind of instrument would be fitting to be called 'Len Brennan' or 'Len'? |
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Jo whoever he is.
