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Old 04-08-2016, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by maurerfan View Post
This one definitely has me interested. I despaired when Haans Brentup stoppped building his beautiful oak-bodied guitars with the Larson aesthetic. It's wonderful to see this style re-emerge ... Kudos!! ... beautiful wood!

Oak is a fantastic tonewood ... and its use should be more widespread in lutherie.
Thank you, Maurerfan. Yes, it was a blow to the lutherie community when Hans had to hang up his apron. I have no delusions of filling his shoes, but much of what caught his eye also catches mine. I'm glad you like this set, and hopefully we can do it justice.

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Beautiful. I hear that it has a strong fundamental, like Mahogany, but a bit more richness.
Thanks again, WordMan, that puts it pretty well.

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