Waterloo archtop
Aside from the action being too low on the treble side, this really sounds amazing in hands of someone who knows how to drive it.
Julian has an odd take on everything he does, but he can do it nonetheless. HE |
Hi Howard, thanks for this.
I'm trying not to be interested in the Waterloo archtops - despite becoming very fond of my Waterloo WL-12. BTW - been reading your bio on your website. Similar ages, similar history (although I'm a Brit), and also left handed! |
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Yeah, we're both old. When people ask me if I'm left handed I reply "No. I write with my left hand." The Waterloo archtops really do have a strong attraction on all levels. Luckily I own a 1930 Gibson L-5, so I don't have to entertain the thought of another archtop purchase. Regards, Howard |
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There weren’t any nuns in our Hebrew school, thankfully:-) My condolences, truly. Best, Howard |
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Back to the Waterloo...glad I'm undeserving enough to ignore its obvious charms. |
Mr. Lage's formidable chops notwithstanding (do we call that style psycho-Manouche...?), when I consider that a mere $500 more gets me this all-handcarved beauty:
https://themusicemporium.com/new-arr...ntage-sunburst - or this, if you're a fan of smaller-bodied archtops: https://themusicemporium.com/guitars...herry-sunburst - I personally find it hard to justify the asking price for a plain-jane, flat-back, latter-day rendition of an entry-level '30s instrument, regardless of who made it... |
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The Campellone Standards sell brand-new for $4995 each, according to the website... When I was in school (long before the days of Common Core Math), we learned that $4995 - $4500 = $495 - $5 short of $500, and close enough to use the $500 figure as a valid difference estimate... Peace out... |
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Perfect logic. In other news......Did you ever work out 'Deep Purple' by Nino Tempo & April Stevens? Have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy New Year! Howard |
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Once I managed to convince my parents they took me away from the school and sued them. They lost! That was how it was in 1953. |
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That is bitter beyond belief. I would resubmit that suit retroactively. There's got to be some malady you're suffering from that can be tied to coerced dexterity reassignment. Howard |
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I didn't go to court over it, but I did get an arch top guitar. Don't know how to put a picture in the post, but here is a link to one picture of this new toy. https://photos.app.goo.gl/V5ncoRe1BAFNaXwR7 |
Looks like an Emerald Kestral. Wondering how you like the acoustic sound?
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For chunka chucka with a pick or finger strumming, it can cut through loud and clear keeping the rhythm loud and clear as needed. No amp needed. It's has a tangy almost harsh sound that is perfect for keeping time in a group. I think I like it more for finger style (think Wes Montgomery sounds, but acoustic only). I have been fiddling around with various tunes and chords of a few jazz standards. It has full and beautiful tones with either delicate picking or finger style, and I have been playing whatever tunes come to mind. I would have to amp it if I was playing like this on a stage, but for doodling on the couch it's awesome. |
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