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Thanks for the replies, including the humorous ones. McPherson looks to be a small shop - might be hard to infiltrate.
I really have no preference on the Sable top as far as how it looks. I am more concerned with sound and playability factors. I do want the EVO frets. Wish they (and Rainsong) offered wider string spacing at the saddle. A Guitar Center order might be my best option in trying one of these out at this point.
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I hear the eye sight is one of the first things to go as we age....
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Such companies will acquire a startup from which they need the technology or expertise, or maybe even just a few engineers for a while, and then when these are no longer needed, we are gone (didn't folks used to say "gonesville" way back in the 50s with bongos playing in the background?). Anyway, I don't think layoffs and firings are the same. I am certain firing and firing squad are not the same (at least I certainly hope not). Tony
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On a more serious note (a D# wolf tone...), I have long felt most comfortable with at least a 1 13/16 nut and 2 5/16 saddle string spacing. However, in one thread where this discussion came up, one poster said that if one can't play comfortable with a 1 3/4" nut, that maybe my technique needs some work. I thought about it, did something about it, and now the string spacing on my Sable, which is the same as on my Taylor, is just fine for me. That won't always be the case, since we all have different size fingers, but in my case it was a solution, so I am passing it on in case it can be a solution for others too. careful placement of fretting fingers makes a lot of difference. Tony
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For the record, I am the youngest of three, with two older sisters. It was upsetting to my sisters (12 and 13 years older than me) that I got the long eyelashes, curly hair, and "bedroom eyes." They used to call me "pretty boy." Apparently, that was supposed to be insulting. It is a curse I've had to live with. You've probably heard "It isn't easy being pretty." People tend to not take you serious. I just want to be appreciated for my mind. See - sense of humor!
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It's all personal preference, but I went with standard weave. I aim to keep my gear for a long time, so I tend to go with more plain/timeless designs. |
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I've really been enjoying my sable. Every time I pick it up, an hour or more slips away because it just so enjoyable to listen to. It really does play beautifully. I have the honeycomb, and I really like it. Someone mentioned that their wife thought it looked like chicken wire, and I totally see why someone would say that, but I think it's a beautiful variation on the standard weave and it gives the guitar some visual interest. So far, I'm very happy with the purchase. Very expensive, but it sounds, plays and feels very expensive, too.
To the OP's original question, I have a hard time imagining that the particular weave of the carbon fiber would have any perceptible influence on the sound of the guitar, as others have said. |
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Looking at the subject line, I now think it just doesn't fit in with a community of guitar-hungry guitar players and polishers. Instead, it should be more accurately stated (rather than asking a question):
McPherson Sable_ - Standard AND Basketweave AND Honey Comb! Note that I used the same wording and markings as the original with exceptions to accommodate the suggested changes. Tony
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