Caldwell Amazon Rosewood/Lutz Spruce OM

RRuskin · #1 04-01-2011, 06:24 PM

Specs:

Lutz spruce top
Amazon Rosewood back & sides
25.4" scale
1.75” @ nut
Figured koa binding & heelcap
Waverly tuners
Paua abalone torch peghead inlay & rosette
Hide glue construction
Adirondack spruce bracing
One piece Honduran mahogany neck

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colins · #2 04-02-2011, 02:57 AM

Rick that is a beautiful package - the rosewood, the cross silking on the top, and the pickguard is really great - hope it plays as good as it looks!

Does it have a vintage sound or soomething a bit different?

Enjoy,
Colin

clinchriver · #3 04-02-2011, 05:41 AM

For me thats about as nice as it gets. Who supplied the back and sides?

roberts · #4 04-02-2011, 09:08 AM

Rick - Caldwells don't come into view that often and that one's gorgeous. Have not played the 3539s. What can you tell us about the sound and overall experience of playing one....

Regards,
Rob

RRuskin · #5 04-02-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by colins

Rick that is a beautiful package - the rosewood, the cross silking on the top, and the pickguard is really great - hope it plays as good as it looks!

Does it have a vintage sound or soomething a bit different?

Enjoy,
Colin

It plays very nicely as delivered but I suspect that some players might want it a tad lower at the nut. A very minor set-up detail, in my book.

It has a very clear & even voice from one end to the other, making it very easy to control tonal nuance.

RRuskin · #6 04-02-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by roberts

Rick - Caldwells don't come into view that often and that one's gorgeous. Have not played the 3539s. What can you tell us about the sound and overall experience of playing one....

Regards,
Rob

This is the 1st of that series I've had here and I'm very impressed. The fit and finish are 1st rate. To my ear, the sound is what Jimmy has set out to obtain.

I've kept track of several other Caldwells that I've had the chance to audition and can say that each has gotten better sounding with age.

RRuskin · #7 04-02-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by clinchriver

For me thats about as nice as it gets. Who supplied the back and sides?

I don't know Jimmy's wood source.

ChuckS · #8 04-02-2011, 11:28 AM

Lovely guitar. That Amazon RW is fantastic, and for tops I think Lutz can be the best looking of spruces, and this one certainly is.

There's not too much on Caldwell's website. Is there a source for more info on him and his guitars?