New 00 Woodsman model Hatcher Guitars
I've started working on my newest model today that I'm calling the "Woodsman" It will be a deep bodied 14 fret 00:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1957/...529c8926_h.jpg It will be heavily influenced by vintage guitars as you can probably tell by the drawing. If you have been following my build threads you probably know I like to build from a theme. A theme has goals, there is a continuity to the elements, and there are rules. So here is my list: It will not be reliced. It will look old because of the design, methods, and the materials are old. Mostly 100+ years old woods. I'm making the case for it. I'm shooting for it to be very light at 6lbs Doesn't sound light? That's including the case! |
Liking this Mark. Congratulations.
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Exciting! I like the stag on the headstock. Is that a some new Hatcher branding? Will it be limited to the Woodsman series?
In keeping with the vintage inspiration and design, will you voice it to sound in the tradition, Martin-esque vein? Or will it have more of the signature Hatcher voice? |
Six pounds with the case???
Holy Moley, is the instrument filled with helium? If so will it affect the sound?
Haha. Nice! But I would vote for a slotted headstock option... This will be VERY fun to watch happen. Carry on and have FUN Paul |
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I am going for more of a vintage leaning voice. It will even have ladder braces on the back which will influence that. However, to some extent there is really no getting away from me making a guitar with a Hatcher's voice. |
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Yes, it is safe to say the sound will be affected. I expect a very quick and lively response. It should also just shake in your hands! I like the look of this style of headstock when it's slotted and it will certainly be an option. I also like the look of the plain traditional solid headstock which I'm going with here. It may become more evident why I'm making this choice as this all unfolds. Thanks for commenting! Mark |
Congrats on the new model Mark. It is a Hatcher, so we know it will be a success! I like the 100 year old woods for sure!
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It's amazing how light some of the old guitars were. I'll spare you the 'attic Strad' story, but my son came to have a 1927 OO-28 and he had me come over to try it. I expected a certain weight and when I picked it up it almost flew across the room. Light as a feather and except for a a neck reset and new bar-frets, all original. Hard to believe something so lightly built would last so long with only a little care.
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If that's a hard case, what in the world are you using? I've made several cases and 3lb for a case is VERY hard to do. I haven't come close (yet).
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Thanks for the comments! Mark |
Mark, I'm quite used to you building guitars with a distinct and beautiful visual impact, so it is going to be interesting to see your definition of "minimalist". Those older instruments were so utilitarian, and though wonderful to hear, were "just" guitars and no frills. I'm very much looking forward to seeing/hearing your take on a more vintage-like guitar. Your excitement when we discussed it at Woodstock was nice to see.
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The Top
The top:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4588/...ba818d7c_c.jpg The top for this guitar came from a train tunnel in Oregon that was built in the 1850s. It is old growth Redwood cut over 150 years ago. That would be the top left tunnel you see here on this old hand colored lithograph: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/816/3...e1c5c118_c.jpg The tunnels were reinforced with concrete and when the old beams were removed they threw them off down into the ravine. My source is a local guitar builder/fireman who has been hiking down into the ravine, examining the beams and cutting off the prime pieces he is able to pack out. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4587/...f827b398_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4590/...2f349fe1_b.jpg So if I were to say this is a prewar top I'd be talking about the Civil War. These tops have been fabulous. They ring like a bell, well, like several bells because of all the different tones you can get tapping them. Here is the top I selected for this build: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1973/...262068c3_b.jpg And we're off! https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4901/...e0d7ffbd_c.jpg |
I'm in love with this already, Mark! That redwood is amazing, and I'm looking forward to hearing what this guitar's unique take on the Hatcher sound will be! Thanks for posting all of this and letting us follow along!
beth |
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