Bad Gas - Help! Ur opinions please...

[Tony Burns]

Seems a bit to much for what your getting - look at used handbuilts in our for sale section. Ive bought 3-4 guitars from their - some are fantastic deals.
and builder guitars have their own sound - you wont have a mass produced production made guitar. Thou i love my Martin Om28v , their is something special about my Mike franks .

[jcpharm]

Did you watch Chris's video on this wood combo recently?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQcmoGBmPY

[Kh1967]

Tobias Music is a local shop to me. They are absolutely fantastic to work with. Call them up, and ask to speak with Paul. He is extremely knowledgable, and extremely honest. You are in good hands with them.

Good luck!

[SRQ]

Originally Posted by MCDEMO1

Haven't played a guitar made with either of those woods.

Cocobolo, Yes. A hard and dense wood. Probably similar to Macassar Ebony.
Cedar, Yes. Similar to Redwood.

Richard Thompson sings with his Lowden F made of Ziricote (another hard, dense wood) and Cedar. I'm sure there are a lot of YouTube clips of him singing with that signature guitar.

Here's a nice write up on Macassar Ebony:
http://tonewooddatasource.weebly.com...details-m.html

Brilliant thanks so much!

[SRQ]

Originally Posted by jcpharm

Did you watch Chris's video on this wood combo recently?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQcmoGBmPY

Unfortunately yes I did :-) ! His enthusiasm is what got me...

[volman]

Originally Posted by SRQ

Thanks. I did check out Doerr -Gorgeous Oh Lordee - but they START at $6500 and not sure how long the wait is... Still It was a fine idea and I would not have thought of it on my own. Any other names you would recommend I check out ? Thanks again.

That starting price includes brazilian rosewood. Macassar doesn't cost as much as brazilian. Might be worth your time to call him. I think he would probably steer you away from redwood and more towards a swiss spruce top if you want a guitar to sing along to, but he will build what you want and you won't regret it.

FYI...the Solace I had him build for me was sinker redwood and cocobolo. It was an incredible guitar for fingerstyle and sounded great when strumming...but like you, I want to sing along sometimes and the redwood on that large body was too dark and overtone rich.

[Marcury]

Seems like a lot to spend on a guitar you haven't played.

[fregly]

Originally Posted by SRQ

Thanks. I did check out Doerr -Gorgeous Oh Lordee - but they START at $6500 and not sure how long the wait is... Still It was a fine idea and I would not have thought of it on my own. Any other names you would recommend I check out ? Thanks again.

Does not have to be a luthier build. I think for that kind of money travelling to a high end shop to try a bunch of guitars is advisable. More likely you will find exactly what you personally need. The right one hits you when you play it.

[SRQ]

Originally Posted by volman

That starting price includes brazilian rosewood. Macassar doesn't cost as much as brazilian. Might be worth your time to call him. I think he would probably steer you away from redwood and more towards a swiss spruce top if you want a guitar to sing along to, but he will build what you want and you won't regret it.

FYI...the Solace I had him build for me was sinker redwood and cocobolo. It was an incredible guitar for fingerstyle and sounded great when strumming...but like you, I want to sing along sometimes and the redwood on that large body was too dark and overtone rich.

I believe every word you say. Message received loud and clear. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience...

[SRQ]

Originally Posted by MCDEMO1

Haven't played a guitar made with either of those woods.

Cocobolo, Yes. A hard and dense wood. Probably similar to Macassar Ebony.
Cedar, Yes. Similar to Redwood.

Richard Thompson sings with his Lowden F made of Ziricote (another hard, dense wood) and Cedar. I'm sure there are a lot of YouTube clips of him singing with that signature guitar.

Here's a nice write up on Macassar Ebony:
http://tonewooddatasource.weebly.com...details-m.html

I'm enjoying discovering Richard Thompson for the first time. Love it!

[SRQ]

Originally Posted by fregly

Does not have to be a luthier build. I think for that kind of money travelling to a high end shop to try a bunch of guitars is advisable. More likely you will find exactly what you personally need. The right one hits you when you play it.

You're so right. Thnk you.

[menhir]

Bad Gas?

Beano!

https://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/473527/900.jpg



Honestly, this is not a good place to hang out if you can't control yourself.

[H165]

...look at used handbuilts ........ some are fantastic deals.

This is a GOOD recommendation.

There are some small-builder guitars out there that are just killer, and because they have very little recognition, the used ones can be so inexpensive it's appalling. Conversely, this makes for super deals for customers who can play them before buying.

[SRQ]

Originally Posted by ascotia

I just bought it

Problem solved!




(kidding kidding)

My heart literally skipped a beat !

[SRQ]

Originally Posted by menhir

Bad Gas?

Beano!

https://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/473527/900.jpg



Honestly, this is not a good place to hang out if you can't control yourself.

Done. and now the urge to plop plop down too much money has fizz, fizzled away. Thank goodness.