What guitar is this, Jack Haigh content

[jonbutcheraxis]

Can anyone ID this guitar, is this a concert or auditorium size ? I'm very impressed at how responsive the instrument sounds, first time ever I've thought about getting anything other than a dred size acoustic guitar. Oh and the players' not bad either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7iEw-Dd6X8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX-HLp9qg-M

[Michael Watts]

It's a Fylde in either mahogany or Walnut (tough to tell from just a quick look) and cedar, I don't know their model range too well but I'd hazard a guess it's a Magician. They're handmade here in the UK.

You're hearing a combination of pickup and microphone sound judging from the video. Presumably with the reverb applied to the pickup and the mic left natural.

[jonbutcheraxis]

Thanks Michael, what commercially made guitars are there ( Taylor, Breedlove, other) which compare favorably ? And is his an auditorium or concert ize ?

Originally Posted by Michael Watts

It's a Fylde in either mahogany or Walnut (tough to tell from just a quick look) and cedar, I don't know their model range too well but I'd hazard a guess it's a Magician. They're handmade here in the UK.

You're hearing a combination of pickup and microphone sound judging from the video. Presumably with the reverb applied to the pickup and the mic left natural.

[Michael Watts]

Originally Posted by jonbutcheraxis

Thanks Michael, what commercially made guitars are there ( Taylor, Breedlove, other) which compare favorably ? And is his an auditorium or concert ize ?

Good question! IIRC the magician is dreadnought width or wider across the lower bout so perhaps closer to an SJ.

[Michael Watts]

Originally Posted by jonbutcheraxis

Thanks Michael, what commercially made guitars are there ( Taylor, Breedlove, other) which compare favorably ? And is his an auditorium or concert ize ?

As for comparable brands, if price is an issue you’d probably be able to get a second hand Fylde for a similar price as a new high end Taylor or Breedlove. They’re a small workshop so think similar price point to Lowden

[NotALuth]

Originally Posted by jonbutcheraxis

Can anyone ID this guitar, is this a concert or auditorium size ? I'm very impressed at how responsive the instrument sounds, first time ever I've thought about getting anything other than a dred size acoustic guitar. Oh and the players' not bad either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7iEw-Dd6X8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX-HLp9qg-M

Fylde Alchemist