Build Thread: LeGeyt CLM - Carpathian Spruce and Koa
As many of you know, I play period music as a member of the Fab Florentines. Here's a recent head shot.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...LMzJp0GGBAQWq9 When I played Burton's instruments at SBAIC and discovered his penchant for marrying old world styling with modern design, I decided to commission a piece to allow me to lay down sweet lute leads and thumping bass lines at the same time. Here's Burton with the prototype: http://jus-tone.com/misc/legeyt_lute_bass.jpg The scale length is not for the feint of heart. Specs TBD but definitely going with a Hoffee case. Ok, I lied. I was kicked out of the Fab Flor 3 years ago. I've actually commissioned a CLM (OM size plus a little more) based on the 2 very impressive CLMs I played at SBAIC. I really have no idea what the specs will be, though I do know I will incorporate a sound port, as I found them very effective on those two guitars. Here are the 2 guitars from SBAIC to kick off the thread. http://themusicemporium.com/assets/i...1-35b57d7c.jpg http://themusicemporium.com/isotope/...1015_750_6.jpg http://themusicemporium.com/isotope/...015_750_11.jpg http://themusicemporium.com/isotope/...015_750_14.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ps3rqxlhcj.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...pswewcxpkj.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...psi5rjh72r.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...pslrlel2be.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ps1im9beyv.jpg |
😂😆😎😜😱.....!!!!!
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Oh great! I always wanted to hear Michael Hedges played with a Black Plague flair. :)
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The more I look at "me" with that monstrositar I realize what it is really missing is a victrola horn off the back..... You know, just to balance out that long neck.
I also start to realize that I don't think it would fit in my shop! |
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And Juston, are you wearing contact lenses now? Col PS Look forward to the build thread! |
As I said... The Brazilian LeGeyt from the SB Show blew me away... So much So, I'm officially now its new owner! I jumped on the Burton Bus! :D
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Congrats Dave...:up:
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I can't wait to get on the Burton Bus. I'm still at the Burton Bus Stop.
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At long last, the construction of the Lute Bass begins.
Carpathian spruce top and koa back and sides. I'm pretty flush with mahogany at the moment so Burton and I did a little change-a-roo. I didn't create any kind of tonal goals for this guitar; I'm just going to let Burton voice it to his liking. He suggested Carpathian spruce, and I was an easy sell. I really like the Carpathian spruce top on my Brondel. And since we know that species of spruce all have a very consistent and predictable sound, I expect this set will sound exactly the same . . . https://jus-tone.com/misc/legeyt/LeG...a_CLM_003.jpeg https://jus-tone.com/misc/legeyt/LeG...a_CLM_004.jpeg https://jus-tone.com/misc/legeyt/LeG...a_CLM_001.jpeg https://jus-tone.com/misc/legeyt/LeG...a_CLM_002.jpeg |
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Burton is the best, I am impatient to see how this built will turn!
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You were so much older then, Juston. You're younger than that now.
Great look wood set! I'm looking forward to experiencing this build vicariously. |
I think a lute bass is a great idea.
Wonder if Burton has shaved since that photoshop or did he grow a COVID hermit beard? 😂😂 |
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