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Thanks for sharing JR. Ryan should be proud of this guitar, it is really nice.
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Wow! It was great to wake up to this little gem this morning. JR, the guitar still sounds good, and your little tune is soulful and will be a joy to share with others.
I'm glad you're still playing her. (Is it because I have daughters that I use the feminine for my guitars, or is that how it is for all guitars?) I hope she continues to bring you joy and music. Thanks for sharing! |
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Thanks for posting, J.R. I was wondering if the guitar was behaving itself.
Glad to hear you still making music on her. Steve |
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That's a great story and sound. Sure is some lovely looking redwood. Is there any of it left?
Liked the recent telecaster too! Simon. |
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Hey Simon, thanks.
Just that one top from that one board...alas! However, we do have more redwood, some of it as nice or nicer. And thanks for the Tele-praise. Been reading the blog? Steve |
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Indeed I have! Great finish on that Tele! Now, if you've got some fine Redwoods I'm thinking that would be a good thing to have on my Archtop.
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You do like to step out of the mainstream, don't you Simon?
Why not make the back/sides out of walnut, not maple? I mean as long as we're shaking things up a bit! Steve |
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You got it Steve! Break out! I'm happy to throw a curveball and see what happens. Walnut instead of Maple... I could, I could! But what I was actually thinking of... was some tasty Mesquite for back and sides. How does that sound?
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Every bit a Kinnaird...
I've played that guitar and it is every bit a Kinnaird - course that has to do with the top and not Ryan! I AM JUST KIDDING...good job Ryan! Keep up the good work!
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Could go with an arched top and flat back. I mean, this is gonna be an odd-ball, right? Steve |
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Hi Steve,
Crazy as it sounds.... Well, OK, You're right to question the approach. To be honest, a large part of me wants an *actual* Gibson L5. Probably a Wes Montgomery model such as: http://www2.gibson.com/products/elec...ontgomery.aspx. So that would be a proper, grown-up Jazz guitar. No messing, serious expense and a big logo on the top. Big & Lovely. ...But, actually what I'm after is something more akin to the original Charlie Christian era product - so something like: http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/archtops.html and this does have a Flatback. Then, part of me says, well, don't go vintage - get one made and an archtop with flatback can work as these examples show / explain: http://guitar-maker.blogspot.co.uk/2...completed.html http://www.vintageandrare.com/produc...l-Finish-17361 http://www.pacinfo.com/~sholst/archtopjt.htm I like the Andy Mason approach best of those three (more traditional) but the redwood would give a nice warmer burst of colour (and possibly tone?). |
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Hey Simon,
Great links, thanks! Love that old Gibson, and think you'd be happy as a clam with something like that. Steve |
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Congrats!
Big shout of "Well done you!" to Ryan and his lovely wife Anna on the birth of their second daughter on Monday, 6-18. Little Arulai is a sweetheart.
Mom & daughter are doing fine, and Ryan is enjoying some well-deserved time away from the shop. (Kinda lonely around here, but we're happy for them!) Steve |
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Congrats to Ryan & Anna!
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Thanks Steve and Paul! I think after getting home from the hospital to a home of three girls some shop time is going to look more attractive.
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