Tale of 3 Jumbos (Somogyi and Kostal content) - Page 2

Fsgeek · #16 06-28-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by billgennaro

Agreed! That is one of the most aesthetically appealing instruments I have ever seen.

Perhaps you can give us your views on how the three instruments compare. The one Kostal OM (Brazilian) I got the chance to play didn't seem to have quite the resonance and responsiveness of the dozens of Somogyis I've auditioned. But I only played the one Kostal so I'd like to hear what you have to say about it.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Bill,

The Kostals are new... and that contributes to the tightness of the sound.
The tap tones coming out from the Kostals are huge and I see a lot of potential when the guitars mature...
I remember when I had my Traugott... it took 2 years before it opened up.
I have owned 7 Somogyis and have played close to 20.
Different eras have different voicing... I prefer those from the late 90s to the early 2000... and the best ones I have owned are around that period (#289, #293. #295).
I cant remember the serial of the 97' Jumbo that got away... must be between 240-250.
I hope I find her someday

Fsgeek · #17 06-28-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Stunning guitars, Dave.

The Kostal pair is beautifully matched while the Somogyi looks incredible. I could be happy with any of them.

Do you still have any Mod Ds in your collection?

Thanks Mau...
Yes I still have my Mod D.
Its a great one... the best Somogyi Mod D I have played so far... It has more depth and has more weight/power on the mids and trebles than the other Mod Ds I have played.

Fsgeek · #18 06-28-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hierophant

Hi, wonderful guitars that you have there! You write that the Kostal maple jumbo dosn't sound like a maple guitar. I know that we had several maple discussions in recent times and wouldn't it be appropriate to say that the guitar does sound like what a great maple guitar should sound like? Just thinking

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Hi H,

I have played many maple guitars...
The Kostal sounds different...
I wont say the maple guitars I have owned werent good b/c they sounded like maple lol.
I remember loving my 71' Guild F50 "Big Red"

Marcus Wong · #19 06-29-2015, 06:01 AM

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Marcus Wong · #20 06-29-2015, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

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Sorry, I was busy wiping the drool off my keyboard. Amazing collection Dave.

Hierophant · #21 06-29-2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fsgeek

Hi H,

I have played many maple guitars...
The Kostal sounds different...
I wont say the maple guitars I have owned werent good b/c they sounded like maple lol.
I remember loving my 71' Guild F50 "Big Red"

That's interesting, thanks. So this might probably proof the often read comment that the builder is more important than the wood.

SuperB23 · #22 06-29-2015, 08:19 AM

Great looking Jumbos!!! I feel like I'm a purveyor of fine large bodied acoustics myself. I've never had the pleasure of playing a Kostal or Somogyi though. The Traugott jumbo I heard was quite impressive. I also used to have a Ryan Cathedral that was pretty sweet. Also a McAlister jumbo in Adi over Ziricote!! A Froggy Bottom G also.

After playing quite a few Petros guitars, a Petros jumbo has haunted my GAS dreams some!

I'd love to play those guitars of yours!! Play them in good health!

Fsgeek · #23 06-29-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

Sorry, I was busy wiping the drool off my keyboard. Amazing collection Dave.

Lol Marcus, your Michaud looks amazing too...
Very classy....

Fsgeek · #24 06-29-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hierophant

That's interesting, thanks. So this might probably proof the often read comment that the builder is more important than the wood.

It is the most important factor.

Fsgeek · #25 06-29-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperB23

Great looking Jumbos!!! I feel like I'm a purveyor of fine large bodied acoustics myself. I've never had the pleasure of playing a Kostal or Somogyi though. The Traugott jumbo I heard was quite impressive. I also used to have a Ryan Cathedral that was pretty sweet. Also a McAlister jumbo in Adi over Ziricote!! A Froggy Bottom G also.

After playing quite a few Petros guitars, a Petros jumbo has haunted my GAS dreams some!

I'd love to play those guitars of yours!! Play them in good health!

Traugott Jumbos are rare... I still have my Ryan cathedral... Froggys and Petros are always nice

Diamondave · #26 06-29-2015, 07:54 PM

Ahhhh.... A 71 Guild F-50... The one that got away!!!

Fsgeek · #27 06-30-2015, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamondave

Ahhhh.... A 71 Guild F-50... The one that got away!!!

Lol David...
I actually reacquired it 2x... So i bought it 3x haha.
Its simply one of the best maple guitars and it wasnt expensive...
The Gibson J200s didnt compare...

Mark80 · #28 06-30-2015, 05:53 AM

These are great guitars. I do not foresee myself to be somogyi or kostal owner due to their price tag... I just hope I have a chance to play them once... I am full of envy

Fsgeek · #29 06-30-2015, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark80

These are great guitars. I do not foresee myself to be somogyi or kostal owner due to their price tag... I just hope I have a chance to play them once... I am full of envy

To be honest I would be perfectly happy w/ a Martin 00028vs or a Furch/Stonebridge GC had I not played a Somogyi... Ignorance is bliss

ericcsong · #30 06-30-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Fsgeek

To be honest I would be perfectly happy w/ a Martin 00028vs or a Furch/Stonebridge GC had I not played a Somogyi... Ignorance is bliss

once you play that one great guitar, your life is ruined (in a great way!)!