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09-28-2018, 07:31 PM
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Modern look on classical guitar, which luthiers watch ?
What are luthiers that make classical guitars but with a more modern look aproach ? Luthiers that work exclusively on guitars for classical or at least mostly (not luthiers that make archtops or acoustic and once in a while make classicals, i think i know all the most knowful names).
Im a big user of classical guitar but i would like to see some more modern takes, always i see aesthetics risks for the archtops and acoustics, but less to see on classicals. This are an example from a builder from Argentina. Norberto Moreno Luthier: just a touch a moderness   
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09-28-2018, 08:17 PM
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http://www.rogerthurman.com/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Concert-Cla...-/183371430671 Nothing as intense as steel string design, which is a little disappointing. https://www.dreamguitars.com/shop/builders/matsuda.html
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09-28-2018, 08:21 PM
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Chris Sobel (C.E. Sobel Guitars) makes wonderful instruments. I've owned three of his and presently own one of his Conservatory models (Cedar over Madagascar RW) and it checks all the boxes for me. Check his website.
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#4
09-29-2018, 05:15 AM
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For factory built guitars, I recently found a nice La Patrie (Godin) classical that pleases me. It wouldn't be the first brand I'd normally consider for a classical but this particular one just grabbed me. All solid woods.
Not really classical, but I have a nice Cervantes Crossover that I like. It would make me look at their other guitars if I was in the market. Beyond that, I would co-design one with an independent luthier if I was in the market for something less traditional, and look locally.
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09-29-2018, 10:05 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBfnzeonef0 McGill's Super Ace is also right in there. Maybe the visual innovations are mostly, if not all, in the crossover category. Last edited by Bax Burgess; 09-29-2018 at 10:11 AM.
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#7
09-29-2018, 08:49 PM
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Kirk Sand makes about a half dozen different modern cutaway classical guitars, starting with his "standard Classical" model, including another 5 or so "Signature" models.
http://www.sandguitars.com/home.htm ------------- Post # 33 on page 3 of the AGF thread linked below has a photo of the new Emerald X 10 carbon fiber with cocobolo veneer nylon string guitar that Alistair Hay built for me this year. https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...=519257&page=3 ------------- John Buscarino makes at least 3 different models of contemporary nylon string guitars. https://buscarino.com/new-page-1/
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09-30-2018, 03:43 AM
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Evan Kingma is a young luthier who has been working with Stephen Hill in Spain the past two years, building Hill's 2a guitars. His own designs definitely have a modern vibe and he prefers unique designs and using sustainable, alternative tone woods. Worth a look....
https://www.evankingmaguitars.com/guitars
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09-30-2018, 05:23 AM
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While I understand your inquiry regarding aesthetics, I would encourage you to focus on sound, construction approach, and level of experience before considering your aesthetic preference between choices. In the end, you need to love how the guitar sounds and plays.
The depth of a builder’s wood locker, their appoach at voicing a top (fan, lattice, double top etc. ), body construction (laminated sides, solid sides, types of linings and sound ports etc.), ergonomic features (elevated fretboard, cutaway, fingerboard radius etc.), type of finish (french polish, varnish, nitro, polyurethane etc.) and their level of experience to consistently achieve results or manipulate elements in their system to cater to your needs will all be more impactful than their headstock, rosette and edge design/decoration. What is the point of a cool looking instrument that you don’t like to play?
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A bunch of nice archtops, flattops, a gypsy & nylon strings…
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09-30-2018, 06:20 AM
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I like to watch different guitars, different looks are good to see, its fun ! See different aproachs, i think its great to watch and appreaciate. I play on classical guitar but the old fashioned look of the classical guitar, i would like to see different approachs too, its fun.
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