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Post by Phil Taylor on Nov 12, 2017 17:07:59 GMT
This looks like it will be stunning  Is it similar to an OM size? Phil |
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Post by francis on Nov 12, 2017 21:28:45 GMT
....... Is it similar to an OM size? Phil Upper bout a little smaller but the lower bout wider with a deeper body... |
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Post by lars on Nov 12, 2017 21:46:46 GMT
I must say that the craftsmanship of your guitars is fantastic. Your sense for details is absolutely stunning, and I have no idea of how you achieve it.
Me - yealous? Absolutely!
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Post by francis on Nov 19, 2017 15:01:36 GMT
Strings now on the lacewood and getting started on the intonation process. These are short brass tubes from my StewMac intonator kit (it doesn't work with a curved pin layout). I use one of the 'hooks' from the kit to slide the brass tubes back-n-forth until I get the intonation sounding correct. I then mark the tube positions on the tape and cut best fit saddle slot(s). There are different diameter tubes so you can get a good approximation to your final action height as well by choosing different tubes.  TBC... |
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Post by francis on Nov 24, 2017 15:58:23 GMT
Quick photo of the Lacewood:   More to follow |
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Post by earthbalm on Nov 24, 2017 18:25:55 GMT
Quick photo of the Lacewood: More to follow Yes please Mr Milsom sir. |
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Post by scripsit on Nov 24, 2017 23:18:45 GMT
Lovely looking guitar, Francis.
Are you doing tap tuning, as per 'the books'? I don't see carbon fibre in the bridge or provision for side weights, so I guess you are still working from your own variation of the Gore method.
Kym
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Post by francis on Nov 25, 2017 21:34:02 GMT
Lovely looking guitar, Francis. Are you doing tap tuning, as per 'the books'? I don't see carbon fibre in the bridge or provision for side weights, so I guess you are still working from your own variation of the Gore method. Kym Yes Kim, my own variation on 'the Books'. I'm taking my tops a little thinner, sides about the same but with deeper linings. No CF within the bridge area but compensating with the bridge plate. I feel I'm getting much more out of my guitars. I'll leave ocarolan scorpiodog and others at Paul's today who had the chance to play this guitar to make their comments... |
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 25, 2017 22:05:05 GMT
Well, I haven't a clue about the technicalities inside this guitar but the result is that it sounds superb. A real pleasure to play it today. Feels "alive" and responsive; comfortable to hold and to play. Well balanced response across the strings and along the neck; clarity right through from bass to treble; strums and fingerpicks beautifully; sustaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiinnnnns well; looks even more eyecatching for real than in the photos. Loved it! Keith  |
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Post by Martin on Nov 26, 2017 9:05:14 GMT
As one of the "others" I can confirm this is a special guitar with lovely tone and a warm resonant bass
It sounds and feels as good as it looks.
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Post by scorpiodog on Nov 27, 2017 8:02:16 GMT
It is, quite simply, a delight. That’s looks and sound and feel. Just superb.
A fantastic guitar, Francis.
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Post by francis on Nov 27, 2017 13:32:08 GMT
Thanks Guy's - better start the next one...  |
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Post by francis on Nov 27, 2017 18:52:23 GMT
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Post by lars on Nov 27, 2017 20:38:54 GMT
Hope you like  Yes we like. I'm drooling! |
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 27, 2017 22:13:15 GMT
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Jo whoever he is.
