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#32
01-13-2022, 11:37 PM
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A possibility (IMHO) based on a guitar I own. If I were looking for an alternative to that Waterloo, I'd search for: a)smaller guitar, 2)same/similar tone woods; 3) similar scale, 4)12 frets. A 5th element might be ladder bracing but I'm guessing that will be tough to replicate. My Bourgeois LDBO is along very similar lines and is incredible IMO. Nice vintage vibe, cherry body (as the Waterloo), Adi/spruce top, 25.0" scale and body size somewhat similar. I have a 13 fretter (Nick Lucas) but DB builds them in 12, 13 or 14. The tone of the Adi over Cherry took me by complete surprise based on earlier cherry guitars I'd been disappointed with. The LDBO is clear, articulate, punchy, responsive w-some but not over complexity and great projection (which I believe "good" cherry guitars are known for). Anyway my two cents. Good luck in your quest.
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#33
01-13-2022, 11:55 PM
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If you really, really want the Waterloo, I’d just wait for a used one to pop up and then jump on it. It happens every few months.
I have one that I lucked into a few years ago, and it’s a wonderful guitar. I’ve never played anything like it. In the long run, if that’s what you want, you won’t want to settle for something that’s only similar (bracing and build in particular seem to be unique). It’s just a unique instrument.
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#34
01-14-2022, 02:09 AM
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I’ll 2nd the recommendation of a Crooked Star. Only played 2 myself, but each one was outstanding. The one pictured above looks great.
Jeff
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