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Old 07-16-2017, 03:16 PM
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Default Which of the more well known luthiers commonly build tight radius fretboard?

Just wondering which of the more well known custom shops/ luthiers are commonly building guitars with small fretboard radius. Such as 12", or even compound radius?
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Old 07-16-2017, 07:26 PM
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Many of "us" can customize whatever radius (straight or compound) you want, within reason. Just send out some emails or PM's and we will reply.
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Old 07-20-2017, 02:43 PM
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In my collaborations, I view my role as realizing the customer's needs/goals/fantasies while guiding them around obstacles and out right errors. In this process there doesn't seem to be much I haven't done, but of course there actually is; It all part of the adventure. What Tim said!

While not an out right mistake, too tight a fingerboard radius on an ACOUSTIC guitar can have an imbalancing effect due to giving the middle strings greater leverage on the bridge than the outside strings, it's a potential tonal issue.
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Old 07-24-2017, 12:04 PM
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In recent years a large percentage of my guitars have been a 12 radius...ALL of my personal guitars are a 12 radius. I personally am very comfortable with a 12 radius both as a player and builder. That said, my standard offering is a 16 but I do encourage a 12 any chance I get
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Old 07-24-2017, 01:31 PM
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Many of "us" can customize whatever radius (straight or compound) you want, within reason. Just send out some emails or PM's and we will reply.
I have found this to be true. I know Kathy Wingert built my guitars with a compound radius and is very open to working with the wants and needs of the customer.

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Old 07-24-2017, 01:54 PM
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Default I now know what I am looking for

I have spent the past couple of hours just listening on dreamsguitars site and YT.

At least based upon listening, I have a very clear favorite. Circa 7/8 spruce/cocobolo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsnop2jEo7E

https://www.dreamguitars.com/shop/20...-european.html

This is exactly the tone i am after. Perhaps this is more vintage than modern, I am not sure. But this is certainly it. Clarity, depth, excellent balance. Simply superb.
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