Loef Black Limba/ Swiss Spruce Ash OO

[Universe]

Loeb Arrived! It's a fiery lass named Nina!

Got her unpacked, straighten her strings at the saddle & tuned.
Saddle is a wee short on the hi E side.
It would move over without strings.
Not sure what that's about.
Really a great guitar to add to my collection.
Right now can't say she would replace Musser but he's a Brazilian OM.

You can't take a good photo of the tone of the top. It's a violet gray.
No photo comes close to it in person. The rays on the spruce are mesmerizing.

[koko61]

It's very pretty. The truth is that Olav handles varnishes very well, perhaps they are a little thick, but he achieves incredible color nuances.
Don't think that it is a matter of replacing any other guitar, it is complementary to your Musser and anothe member of your collection.

[Universe]

The guitar just fits me physically & the tone is very exceptionable for her size.
It feels so right in my arms. The hold upon my body. I have never had this close connection. She is what she is & slowly she is putting a spell over me...

Thanks, quite an expense but I've looked 3 months & her sound captured me the most.

Originally Posted by koko61

It's very pretty. The truth is that Olav handles varnishes very well, perhaps they are a little thick, but he achieves incredible color nuances.
Don't think that it is a matter of replacing any other guitar, it is complementary to your Musser and anothe member of your collection.

[koko61]

Well, I'm glad that your search has paid off! Now it's time to enjoy it!

[Deliberate1]

Originally Posted by Universe

It feels so right in my arms. The hold upon my body. I have never had this close connection. She is what she is & slowly she is putting a spell over me...

And there you have it, in a nutshell.
To my way of thinking, the most important quality of a guitar, and often, the most unappreciated. When you truly bond with a guitar, you intimately connect with the music.

I hope that connection just grows stronger with time.

David

[jmagill]

Love those bridgepins. Are they available anywhere?
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[Universe]

It was a bit scary & alien as I don't spend money lightly.

It's been all about the sound as I have never played any of the guitars I was checking into.

I was trying to filter out any bigger than an OM but it's hard sometimes & one thinks what difference does a half inch here & there make?
Well now I know.
I was never able to hold a guitar even a classical like they hold classicals. This one just fell into my lap & made itself at home. I felt I had control over the entire guitar. It was just not something in front of me it became a part of me & it's got great big sound & sustain. Just not that dark deep bass & shimmering highs I get from Musser. Still its a trade off to be able to play better.

It's a nice sound just different than the recording of it.

Too soon to judge the sound as I have only played it for a few minutes but already I could tell we are going to be happy together.

Originally Posted by Deliberate1

And there you have it, in a nutshell.
To my way of thinking, the most important quality of a guitar, and often, the most unappreciated. When you truly bond with a guitar, you intimately connect with the music.

I hope that connection just grows stronger with time.

David

[Universe]

One of my favorite songs to play to judge a guitar.

Nina & I are having fun getting a little CRAZY!

The link to embed is not working with You Tube.

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https://youtu.be/6IMZf882ZoY?si=tv1M6_kjY3Q18dp6

Wonder why photos are not working?

[dcn]

Here you go, and congrats!

[Universe]

I don't think the finish is too thick. I have seen worse. It needs some protection. I think it's about just right.

I wonder how the different bridge pins affect sound.
I have to ask him about that. Ebony vs the white...not sure what they are. I could ask to buy the black but I wonder if he would estimate the size.

Olav recommended the D'Addario light phosphor bronze EJ16.
Mine has the original strings. Not sure what kind Olav uses.

Originally Posted by koko61

It's very pretty. The truth is that Olav handles varnishes very well, perhaps they are a little thick, but he achieves incredible color nuances.
Don't think that it is a matter of replacing any other guitar, it is complementary to your Musser and anothe member of your collection.

[Universe]

Originally Posted by dcn

Here you go, and congrats!

I tried it & it would not open said error occurred.

I'll have to figure what I did wrong.

Thanks!

[Universe]

Just did a quick 1 verse tonight.
It was late so no time for practice.
Really getting into the sound.