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10-21-2004, 10:50 AM
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10-21-2004, 11:29 AM
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Twisted...
 "Leo Explains his Invention The "Twisted-Neck" guitar that I invented (US Pat. No. 4,534,260 et al) anticipated the "Twisted Body," but it has taken several years for the opportunity to come along for me to develop it. The neck I invented is not really twisted, but "formed." The fretboard shape is described in my Patents as "skewed," meaning that no string is either parallel to or in the same plane as any other string. The purpose is to make the fretboard more playable while presenting a more relaxed wrist position. My present invention, the "Twisted Body" is not really twisted either. The purpose of this new "Modern Guitar Body" is similar to the former invention in that, with its rolled down corners it fits more comfortably under the artists arm or in the artists lap. Another benefit is that the rich tones of the Burrell are comparable to the many fine guitars currently available. Only Violin style "Bass Bar" type braces support the Top and Back. The "stressed skin" construction creates its own support. While my Neck invention is described as "skewed," my Body invention can be described as having a top and bottom that are "opposing parabola." They aren't crowned as in the Violin and other such instruments. Nor are they "arched." Rather, the top and back of the Burrell are opposing Parabola ..."
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10-26-2004, 10:23 PM
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Actually, there is another on eBay.
I own #67 of the Burrell Guitars. How does it play? I would have to say it feels weird holding a standard flat guitar after playing a Burrell. The guitars are handmade, real wood (no laminates), and have a great tone! Also the action is awesome!  I have just started playing guitar, but it is so much easier with a Burrell. The GP Wilson guitars are made in the Phillipines, and are not up to par even when compared to a New York Pro! They are loud, but that's about all you can say nice about a GP.
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