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Diamondave 10-19-2020 01:57 AM

Laurent Brondel A2 Brazilian German Build Thread 2020
 
Howdy Folks, the time has come for another Brondel build thread...!!! Laurents work has continued to fascinate me over the years, I've owned 2 guitars from the used market, and I custom ordered 2 of them four years back... I'm now having 2 A2's made, both German Brazilian...different scale lengths... different appointments...

I'm not really hoping to achieve anything that different with these compared to any of the others I've owned, its just REALLY fun to build guitars... this is my hobby and obsession in life! Laurent has become a friend over the years, I've made some Brazilian rosewood trades with him, and I built his Wife's Wedding ring, so we have a cool back and forth thing going on... The tone, playability, aesthetics and vibe i get while I play a Brondel is off the charts. So yea, Laurent builds amazing guitars, and gets them to me when he says he will:roll:



Brazilian #1 Burl Trims, Ebony fingerboard and Bridge, Black Mother of Pearl Alessi Tuners, 25.6 scale...

https://i.postimg.cc/y8kHLGjg/image0.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Kjm10cBF/image2.jpg



Brazilian #2 Snakewood Trims, Snakewood fingerboard and Bridge, Snakewood Alessi Tuners, 25.4 scale...

https://i.postimg.cc/9XBRrTHf/IMG-5176.jpg



Headstock design...

https://i.postimg.cc/Hx9x8GKN/brondel30a-1.jpg



Heel cap design with matching end graph....

https://i.postimg.cc/BQQ8D6JB/IMG-3168.jpg



Rosette and top trims design....

https://i.postimg.cc/XqNvwH6Y/DSC-0017-2.jpg


Inspiration for snakewood guitar...

https://i.postimg.cc/YSgjkLxM/A2-1.jpg



I'll now start sharing what Laurent emails me as I receive updates... He just started and I have a few pics so far...

The sides for #1 didn't match that good after sanding and were switched for a better pair...

Diamondave 10-19-2020 01:58 AM

German, YUMMY....!

https://i.postimg.cc/QCqTDKhH/B0-D69...A69-D7-B54.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/KjQRwXDT/ED368-...88-C5-C057.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/y6h9ctcs/795795...6110-EFFF5.jpg


Brazilian #1 sanded with head plate, end graph and heel cap...

https://i.postimg.cc/RVXHbtgY/365866...ECD82-AD19.jpg


Brazilian #2 sanded with head plate, end graph and heel cap...

https://i.postimg.cc/659Z0cfR/0-AB59...004-B697-A.jpg


Rosettes in the works.... snakewood and burl...

https://i.postimg.cc/RZYnvB5Q/415-C6...EC-1-201-a.jpg


Heel caps in the works close up... Snakewood, Burl, Maple

https://i.postimg.cc/QtQBgKB0/CF043-...BC-1-201-a.jpg

iim7V7IM7 10-19-2020 04:16 AM

We haven’t looked over Laurent’s shoulder while he works at his bench for too long. Following...:up:

Guitars44me 10-19-2020 08:45 AM

Oh Boy!
 
This will be fun to follow. I'm in...

Salud

Paul

El Conquistador 10-19-2020 09:09 AM

Hi Dave,
Love me some Brondel. Looking forward to this thread.

Steve

Nemoman 10-19-2020 09:48 AM

Very cool, Dave--awesome woods and appointments!

Looking forward to this...

nootis 10-19-2020 09:55 AM

Very nice. So cool. They are both going to be stellar and classy.

Cocobolo Kid 10-19-2020 10:03 AM

Brondel
 
Congrats Dave. Looks awesome so far! Your Brazilian sets are primo, but I wouldn't expect anything less from you.

I will certainly be following this build thread with anticipation.

bho 10-19-2020 05:28 PM

I have played a couple of Laurent's guitars. They are superlative in every way, and the wood you chose is beautiful. I am looking forward to following this thread.

Diamondave 10-19-2020 06:39 PM

Thanks for all the comments Folks, SO exciting.... more pics to come soon!

justonwo 10-19-2020 10:31 PM

Laurent knows his was around a guitar. Nice choices!

FormerFoodie 10-19-2020 10:59 PM

Oh man... DiamondDave... You're living your best life! :up:

Looking forward to seeing this one come together, and if she's as awesome as the last one, well, that's just not fair. ;)

Love to hear your thoughts on the German vs. Adi. All the details in Brondel appointments are incredible.

cigarfan 10-20-2020 08:17 AM

Looking schweeet Dave! My oh my!

Carmel Cedar 10-20-2020 03:44 PM

Awesome thread, awesome builds. Congrats Dave! And all the more given you are pretty much a family member at the Brondel household.

This will be a fun pair to follow, thanks for sharing it with us! :up:

Dustinfurlow 10-20-2020 04:21 PM

Cant wait to see how this turns out, man!


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