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06-27-2015, 08:53 AM
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Tale of 3 Jumbos (Somogyi and Kostal content)
The best guitar I have ever played is a 97' Somogyi Jumbo.
The sound was incredibly loud and powerful... it filled the room w/ it's sweet voice... Very lush, it was orchestral... It had a presence of a grand piano. I played it in a small vintage shop in Osaka more than 6 years ago. Ever since that time... I begun lusting for that sound  That is how I ended up w/ these 3 superb instruments.  Kostal Maple Jumbo, Somogyi Braz Jumbo, Kostal Braz Jumbo I still wish I will be able to find the 97' Jumbo that got away. It was too expensive at that point in my life.... Looking back I shouldve taken a loan and bought it 
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06-27-2015, 09:21 AM
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My shoulder pain did not stop me from buying more Jumbos...
I guess Im really after the tone of the 97' that got away The first Jumbo is a Kostal German/Braz Jumbo. A very beautiful guitar... Jason used Master grade woods... I considered the Jumbo design when I was discussing its merits w/ Jason. It is heavy... my heaviest guitar ever. This guitar is all about power... 
Last edited by Fsgeek; 06-27-2015 at 09:34 AM.
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06-27-2015, 09:24 AM
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WOW! :0 Was the jumbo the one in Memphis? If so, I played it, and it is stellar.
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1930 Martin OM-28 2017 LeGeyt Parlor 2021 LeGeyt CLM Red/Tree 2021 Kostal MDW German/Pernambuco
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06-27-2015, 09:30 AM
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The second Jumbo used to be Jason's personal guitar.
It is a stunner... Even my wife loves the aesthetics of this guitar... The details are classy... It weighs a lot less than the Braz Jumbo The guitar doesnt sound like maple... It has a big warm bass... very clear sound w/ nice reverb.
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06-27-2015, 02:31 PM
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Perhaps you can give us your views on how the three instruments compare. The one Kostal OM (Brazilian) I got the chance to play didn't seem to have quite the resonance and responsiveness of the dozens of Somogyis I've auditioned. But I only played the one Kostal so I'd like to hear what you have to say about it. Thanks in advance.
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Bill Gennaro "Accept your lot, whatever it may be, in ultimate humbleness. Accept in humbleness what you are, not as grounds for regret but as a living challenge."
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06-28-2015, 01:02 AM
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Incredible,
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06-28-2015, 02:48 AM
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I am seeing Jason in a few weeks and I am going to ask him directly if you are crazy!! Cheers, Steve
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06-28-2015, 05:19 AM
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My wife has her own thing haha...
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06-28-2015, 12:20 PM
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Hi, wonderful guitars that you have there! You write that the Kostal maple jumbo dosn't sound like a maple guitar. I know that we had several maple discussions in recent times and wouldn't it be appropriate to say that the guitar does sound like what a great maple guitar should sound like? Just thinking
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#15
06-28-2015, 02:43 PM
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Stunning guitars, Dave.
The Kostal pair is beautifully matched while the Somogyi looks incredible. I could be happy with any of them. Do you still have any Mod Ds in your collection?
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