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Post by Martin on Apr 3, 2013 11:20:18 GMT
If you have any comment to make or questions following the recently posted interview with luthier Rory Dowling, please use this thread to do so  |
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Post by davewhite on Apr 3, 2013 11:33:17 GMT
Martin/Rory,
Great interview - really interesting.
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Post by leoroberts on Apr 3, 2013 12:01:02 GMT
Champion interview - from a really nice bloke, too. He's made me feel welcome each of the times I've visited even though he knew I wasn't ordering a guitar (although I WAS once bringing the Roadtrip guitar back  ) So, a question - it seems that Luthiers never really make a shed load of money (though that rarely seems to be their motivation) until an artist 'endorses' their guitars... If Rory could choose an musician to do that, who would he pick, and why? |
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Post by ocarolan on Apr 3, 2013 12:01:42 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed reading that Martin - thanks to you and to Rory for getting it together. The decorative heel cap/back treatment on one of the pics was lovely, but must have been timeconsuming! Just one question though Rory, and you can maybe guess what it is.....cedar top Tirga Beag...? Keith |
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Post by andrewjw on Apr 3, 2013 15:43:53 GMT
A genuinely interesting read with some excellent pics ...really enjoying this series of interviews! |
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Post by raggy on Apr 3, 2013 19:47:26 GMT
Another interesting read, well done !!
Being a Scot something inside me says I should aim to own a Taran:
a.) Because they are good
b.) Because it's made in Scotland
But I'll have to save up and work on the wife. I got into trouble because I forgot to mention my last purchase, so now would not be a good time......ho hum
Cam
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Post by taranguitars on Apr 3, 2013 20:02:41 GMT
Hi Folks,
Thanks for taking a moment to read this and many thanks to Martin for all of his time. I really enjoyed doing it.
Good question Leo! I always wanted to build John Martyn a guitar, alas. I've enjoyed working with Matheu Watson over the years, I was talking to him today and he's got some ideas for a new guitar after his work on the new trans atlantic sessions. So really I enjoy working with players who are looking to develop a guitar. Any suggestions?
Ah Yes the Cedar Tirga Beag!! Well, maybe later this year Ocarolan. I've got some projects that I would like to get started, the Mandolins are burning a hole in the bench but you'll be the first to know. One question Walnut or Rosewood?
All the very best,
Rory
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Post by ocarolan on Apr 3, 2013 20:11:49 GMT
Thanks for reply Rory - cedar/walnut or cedar/rosewood? Hmmmm. Either would I'm sure make a great guitar, but I suspect I might veer slightly towards walnut , or even some decent mahogany.....? Your other existing planned projects sound exciting too - all the best for them, and thanks for doing this interview with Martin. Keith |
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Post by Martin on Apr 4, 2013 16:00:13 GMT
Well I've got a question too - when's your next road trip?
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Post by Phil Taylor on Apr 4, 2013 18:50:04 GMT
Brilliant Martin - really well done article!!
Phil
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Post by markthomson on Apr 6, 2013 9:43:28 GMT
Great interview with a thoroughly nice and talented chap!
Rory,
couple of questions;
1) What is the most challenging commission you have recieved?
2) What is the most interesting repair you have had to undertake?
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Post by taranguitars on Apr 10, 2013 9:50:49 GMT
Hi Mark,
Many thanks!
The most challenging order was for a Bouzouki. The cilent was great, but it was a real learning curve getting the archtop right. Pleased with them now!
Repairs, a C1 Martin archtop. It needed a neck reset, great to see and spend time with an instrument like that.
All the best,
Rory
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