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Well yikes... I've been checking this thing out on the Blackbird site and it was love at first sight. Didn't know it wasn't readily available.
Anyway, I thought it would make a great guest guitar to compliment my GX and something to throw in The Jeep or take hiking, kayaking, etc. Just not sure about that sound port. I didn't like it on the Levoria ~ I stuffed a rag in it ~ and it looks like the port on this guitar is too small to be converted to a beer holder. Any thoughts on that? |
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I can only comment on the sound port for my Lucky 13. I like it -- it acts like a bass-reflex port in a speaker cabinet and enhances the lower end / primary body air resonance of this small guitar. But I can see how some players might not like the more "in your face" character of the sound.
An L13 can be ordered without the standard sound port. That is probably also true for the Savoy. But I tend to trust makers when they add them. They don't put in the extra labor without a reason. YMMV. |
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Seriously, I think the Blackbird ekoa guitars should be in this section (imo, they really don't belong in the General/wood forum, so where else?), but as I've mentioned before in other threads, I think it's time to modify the heading of this subforum to "Composite Guitars" (I think ekoa linen could be considered that) which would capture all non-wood guitars.
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Tom;
I agree that a wider classification might be better. But I would not want to eliminate all wood--for example, plywood is a composite of sorts, which complicates the classifying. |
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Evan, my suggestion is based on the tonal properties of Ekoa guitars. Based on that, we should be able to post in the General section abut them if we want. In fact, if/when I get my Savoy, I will definitely post an NGD in the General section as well.
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This section should be probably be rename to composite guitars. Whether the material is carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar , linen, or another product down the road. These are basically guitars of man made materials as opposed to traditional wood? It's a misnomer now in that the soundboards of all these guitars are not pure carbon fiber.
Classifying guitars on tonal property is a bit too subjective and nebulous. I did a Recording of three guitars two wood and my Rainsong JM1000. Most all the general section thought it was wood.
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Or, you could rename the
"General Acoustic Guitar Discussion" section to the "General Wood & Wood Laminate Acoustic Guitar Discussion" section. Anything else would have to find a place elsewhere. Probably here. |
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Carbon tone?
All I hear is guitar. Maybe it's just me.
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Note that there is no pick guard on the one that Joe guy is playing... they will come with one I believe if you want . I hope I am not bottom listed like Ted.
Also I like the looks of the guitar over his shoulder. . . PS.. Emerald...(I didn't start this)
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Speaking of a Savoy nylon string. Blackbird has a fine history of production nylon string instruments. The Rider Nylon string guitar is phenomenal; competes with good classical guitar sound, is light, and nicely stylized. The Super OMN was sweet. The uke is a nylon and has great projection and tone. And so, given its history, I would not be surprised to somewhere along the line see a production Savoy nylon strung guitar.
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I love my Lucky 13 - glad to see the Savoy has the same dual soundport concept (side soundhole plus the open hole at headstock). Really aids the volume and projection! Can't wait to see some of these out there as Joe cranks out production...
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Sorry if I missed it....but what is the Savoy listing for? Thanks!
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Interesting guitar. The specs show it is a bit smaller than the Lucky 13; a sweet spot scale of 24.5 on a small guitar is going to make it not feel cramped. The images on Blackbird's site don't show a detail shot of the back - I'm wondering what the shape is... flat? Rib bevel? What is the texture/feel of the back and sides? Smooth? Semi-gloss? Hard to tell from the photos.
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