Coffee & Guitars with Andy Powers

[Dru Edwards]

Fantastic! Fortunately I like Taylors much more than Austin.

Originally Posted by Brucebubs

I enjoyed his brother more.

[Rev Roy]

Really enjoyed those vids. Thanks for posting, Jeremy.

[MThomson]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Ok everyone, let's not get off the topic of the videos too much. Yes we have all had enough V-brace talk for now, but Pga is very new to the forum, so may not know about the search options etc.

Plus if that was our golden rule, there would probably be no new threads right?

Now how bout those videos...he never says what kind of coffee he is drinking, I think that is a major flaw in the production!

How right your are! In fact I never saw him drink the coffee either. Apart from that I thought the series was thoughtful and informative.

[SpruceTop]

I've always wondered how other luthiers view Andy Powers? Although I'm not a luthier, I feel he's likely living the dream: being the head designer and a partner in Taylor Guitars while, on the side, still pursuing his personal instrument designs. Would any of our AGF luthiers care to comment? Thanks.

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Ok everyone, let's not get off the topic of the videos too much. Yes we have all had enough V-brace talk for now, but Pga is very new to the forum, so may not know about the search options etc.

Plus if that was our golden rule, there would probably be no new threads right?

Now how bout those videos...he never says what kind of coffee he is drinking, I think that is a major flaw in the production!

Very true it does say "Coffee & Guitars". The flavor "balance" that comes from a good medium dark roast, through a grind and brew per cup machine like the JURA for example, has significantly more "projection" than say a typical drip to pot machine

[Photojeep]

I too am slightly miffed about the lack of introspection regarding caffeinated beverages typically consumed during the morning meal and how they affect the "tone" of one's subsequent day...

Best,
PJ

[tbeltrans]

Originally Posted by KevWind

Very true it does say "Coffee & Guitars". The flavor "balance" that comes from a good medium dark roast, through a grind and brew per cup machine like the JURA for example, has significantly more "projection" than say a typical drip to pot machine

V-class coffee has them all beat, with its very even flavor throughout the entire pot, and a taste that just won't go away.

X-braced coffee is an old school thing of the past.

Tony

[charles Tauber]

Originally Posted by SpruceTop

I've always wondered how other luthiers view Andy Powers?...Would any of our AGF luthiers care to comment?

First, it would, generally, be "bad form" for one luthier to publicly comment on another luthier's work or life.

Second, commenting would be a no-win situation for the luthier commenting. Taylor (or Martin, Gibson, Guild ...) makes - and sells - more guitars in a day than many one-off luthiers make in a life time: the tail commenting on the dog is largely irrelevant to most readers. Any negative comment - even if valid or constructive - will come-off sounding like sour grapes, spilled milk...

For those reasons, I'm very careful in my public comments regarding other luthiers or guitar brands. That said, there is no question that during their history Taylor guitars has been "instrumental" in introducing advances in guitar design. Arguably not everything Taylor - or any other manufacturer - has done has been an improvement or advancement and the determination of that is often a matter of opinion. The same could also be said of Ovation and certain other manufacturers/makers.

Ultimately, for most guitar makers, large volume and small, the goal is to make and sell guitars. Different makers use different approaches and "styles" to do so, particularly for the selling. Whether or not one likes one maker's style of doing so is personal preference.

[Ludere]

Originally Posted by MThomson

How right your are! In fact I never saw him drink the coffee either. Apart from that I thought the series was thoughtful and informative.

Actually, he did take a number of sips from the coffee throughout the various vids, employing the more casual "around the diameter" grip method vice holding the cup by the handle - a sign of a true coffee aficionado ... and while we know very little about the specific brew, the intro to the series shows him using a coffee press ... so perhaps a fine french-milled variety or some such ...

... that's all I got ...

...

[steelvibe]

Having a fine local roaster coffee (Boyers) that makes the best Kona I've ever had. Think I'll start another cup and watch some videos

[tbeltrans]

Originally Posted by charles Tauber

First, it would, generally, be "bad form" for one luthier to publicly comment on another luthier's work or life.

Second, commenting would be a no-win situation for the luthier commenting. Taylor (or Martin, Gibson, Guild ...) makes - and sells - more guitars in a day than many one-off luthiers make in a life time: the tail commenting on the dog is largely irrelevant to most readers. Any negative comment - even if valid or constructive - will come-off sounding like sour grapes, spilled milk...

For those reasons, I'm very careful in my public comments regarding other luthiers or guitar brands. That said, there is no question that during their history Taylor guitars has been "instrumental" in introducing advances in guitar design. Arguably not everything Taylor - or any other manufacturer - has done has been an improvement or advancement and the determination of that is often a matter of opinion. The same could also be said of Ovation and certain other manufacturers/makers.

Ultimately, for most guitar makers, large volume and small, the goal is to make and sell guitars. Different makers use different approaches and "styles" to do so, particularly for the selling. Whether or not one likes one maker's style of doing so is personal preference.

I see what you did there. Nice play!

Your even-handed and mature approach to this subject is appreciated.

Tony

[SpruceTop]

Originally Posted by charles Tauber

First, it would, generally, be "bad form" for one luthier to publicly comment on another luthier's work or life.

Second, commenting would be a no-win situation for the luthier commenting. Taylor (or Martin, Gibson, Guild ...) makes - and sells - more guitars in a day than many one-off luthiers make in a life time: the tail commenting on the dog is largely irrelevant to most readers. Any negative comment - even if valid or constructive - will come-off sounding like sour grapes, spilled milk...

For those reasons, I'm very careful in my public comments regarding other luthiers or guitar brands. That said, there is no question that during their history Taylor guitars has been "instrumental" in introducing advances in guitar design. Arguably not everything Taylor - or any other manufacturer - has done has been an improvement or advancement and the determination of that is often a matter of opinion. The same could also be said of Ovation and certain other manufacturers/makers.

Ultimately, for most guitar makers, large volume and small, the goal is to make and sell guitars. Different makers use different approaches and "styles" to do so, particularly for the selling. Whether or not one likes one maker's style of doing so is personal preference.

Well said, Thanks.