Doerr Owners in the Pacific Northwest (WA)

polly9999 · #1 06-06-2014, 05:53 PM

I’m really intrigued and curious about the Legacy Select/Standard model. However, before I take the plunge to buy what would be my first custom build I would really like to try one out.

So if you anyone owns a Legacy in the WA state; say as far south as Tacoma from the Cdn border (I live in Canada) and wouldn’t mind letting me look at it, I’d love to hear from you. Please email or pm me.

Thanks your time and attention.

Paul

Mark80 · #2 06-07-2014, 08:55 AM

Tom makes very high quality guitars... Hope you would join in to be another doerr guitar owner!

SuperB23 · #3 06-07-2014, 09:15 AM

I owned an 08 Legacy in Cedar and Cocobolo and a 2012 Solace Standard in German Spruce and Wenge and both guitars were amazing. They are very responsive and they are nearly equal to some of the finest finger style builders guitars I've played like Petros, Olson and Ryan. I recently played a friends 4 month old Standard Solace in Cocobolo and Cedar that was also superb and amazingly beautiful!!! Now the bevel he offers and the fine cedar creek case its an incredible package for a great value. I still wish I could afford to get my Solace back but I bought this crazy expensive Ryan recently that makes that hard.

I highly recommend Tom Doerr's guitars!!

islandguitar · #4 06-07-2014, 10:31 AM

Hi Paul,
While not in your neck of the woods, I'll join in and relate how great Tom's guitars are! I've recently received my Legacy (May 7th) and could not be more pleased.......this was a "Standard" model with numerous upgrades: back and side Cocobolo, LS Redwood, top trim in Coco, rosette, and head stock upgrades. Tom's approach with this allows for some nice additions and flexibility to explore additions as your pocketbook permits.
My entire adventure was almost a year to the day......wait time and build time......Tom is SUPBERB to deal with......it's a highly personal journey as I was hoping for....each email and phone call a little "gift" toward the goal. I cannot speak more highly of the experience and the integrity which Tom brings to the process. He's a great guy who really knows his stuff.
If you do go with him....do so with great confidence!
Best,
Fred

swiftz07 · #5 06-07-2014, 12:02 PM

Having played 4 Doerrs thus far including having owned one, I agree with Bobby that Tom's guitars hold their own very well against the biggest names in the single-luthier market. I have a new Doerr build starting in October 2014 and I honestly can't wait!

I should mention as well that Tom's one of the nicest people as well that you'll ever meet.

polly9999 · #6 06-07-2014, 09:54 PM

Thank you for all your insight and comments. From what I read here and other previous comments in other threads I have no doubt Tom is a great guy and craftsman. We emailed back and forth a few times. He mentioned that he current has a standard legacy in stock with my fav wood combination (Sitka and Eir).
I just may have to call and have a chat about things. Again thanks everyone for you input. We have a great community here.
Paul

Nemoman · #7 06-09-2014, 09:16 AM

Paul--I'm not in Washington, but if you ever make it down to Northern California, you're more than welcome to try out my Doerr. They really are wonderful guitars--good luck!

polly9999 · #8 06-09-2014, 04:56 PM

Thanks Nemoman. That's awfully nice of you

charlieD · #9 06-10-2014, 10:49 PM

I have to chime in on Tom Doerr's great work. I now have the coco/cedar Legacy that Superb23 mentioned, and liked it so much that I had Tom build a Solace in basically the same woods. I initially thought I would sell the Legacy to fund the custom build, but in the end I couldn't bear to part with it, so I'm keeping both. They're tremendously responsive, look gorgeous and are meticulously built.

Everyone's already mentioned what great guy Tom is to deal with, and I just want to add that he is very generous with his time and knowledge. The only disadvantage I can see to buying one of the Legacies he currently has available is that then you won't have the enormous fun of working with him on a custom build!

polly9999 · #10 06-10-2014, 11:10 PM

Thanks CharlieD, appreciate the info!

Cheers

GaultierRedon14 · #11 10-18-2014, 08:18 AM

Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum. I've commissioned a Doerr Trinity Signature model in Brazilian/Lutz Spruce from Tom. If all goes as planned, he'll begin in December. I'll start a thread for it when he begins in earnest, so look for it if you're interested. It will have some unique details and should be an interesting thread to follow!
I've had the pleasure of visiting Tom's shop twice now, and spending time going over every conceivable detail for this build. He has the patience of a saint. I've changed my mind on various details and sent him way too many emails, but he always responds and helps direct me along the way.
Based on my experience in dealing with him so far, I can strongly recommend him!

swiftz07 · #12 10-18-2014, 09:06 AM

Gaultier, it looks like ur commission and mine are going into the same batch of guitars that tom will be building once his home renovations are done! Mine being a signature legacy.

GaultierRedon14 · #13 10-18-2014, 09:48 AM

Great, I hope you'll post some pictures of the build! I do remember him mentioning that there was a legacy signature in his next batch. This is my first-ever custom build, so I'm really excited.

islandguitar · #14 10-18-2014, 02:06 PM

Best wishes to the both of you with your builds. Gaultier.....looks like Tom is true to form with his help and support with your build. I'm envious that you got to visit his shop!!

I don't know if I've ever dealt with anyone as honest and supportive as Tom Doerr....in any purchase of anything I've ever bought.
I know it will be a blast for you......be sure to send pics through as your build begins to emerge!
Best,
Fred

GaultierRedon14 · #15 10-18-2014, 09:43 PM

Thanks. I will definitely post pictures as Tom gets them to me, sometime in December. As I mentioned, it'll be his smaller "Trinity" model, which is his take on a 12-fret 000 style. BRW/Lutz Spruce with some interesting touches--Bois de Rose for the fretboard, bridge, and headstock front/back veneers, Indian Rosewood neck, and Blue Paua Abalone everywhere! I'm hoping it will be a very charming and elegant little guitar. My idea is to have a very modern take on the 19th century parlor guitar, many of which were very ornate. The woods are all just gorgeous--the BRW is highly figured and colorful, perfectly quarter-sawn (and has CITES papers!!), and the Lutz is a "Master grade" set from the personal stash of the guy who cut the tree (Mario from Sprucetonewoods.com). Once Tom works his magical wood alchemy, I'm sure he'll create another masterpiece!
Sorry if this is a little "off the topic" of the original post.