New Buendia Guitar - Page 2

steveh · #16 07-26-2018, 02:23 AM

That mahogany is unbelievably pretty. Ralph Bown over here had a set like that a few years back (it was Cuban) but, alas, the sides cracked badly on bending and he had no more.

IMHO it's far nicer than The Tree visually and I'm betting will sound every bit as nice as well, and for a fraction of the $$$.

Cheers,
Steve

justonwo · #17 07-26-2018, 08:12 AM

That thing is glorious looking, so far, Jason. That is some of the nicest mahogany I've ever seen. Leo has such a crisp, attractive aesthetic. His guitars, that is.

cokezero · #18 07-26-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Watts

That is extremely pleasing. Congratulations!

Thanks Michael!

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Originally Posted by ericcsong

Looks amazing! It's going to play and sound better than it looks too! Congrats!

Thanks! I think so too. Can't wait!

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Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

Congratulation on the new Buendia, Jason! Great choice of woods - I have a Jason Kostal coming in to the shop with flamed Mahogany too. Leo is one of the best builders around today so you are in good hands. I cannot wait to see this guitar being built

Thanks Marcus. I saw the fiddleback that Jason bought. It'll be a great set!

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Originally Posted by Diamondave

That back with finish is gonna be stunning, Leo's guitars are AMAZING!

Thanks Dave. This is actually your doing after seeing your guitar at SBGC.

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Originally Posted by Simon Fay

I love Leo's guitar -- super nice guy too! I have been fortunate to build a few Mahogany guitars in the past few months after having gone about a decade since I last got the opportunity to build one --- and I have to say, Mahogany is a fantastic tonewood. Different sounding but every bit the equal of Rosewood.

I think you'll be extremely pleased with this guitar - not to mention, the wood is absolutely stunning !!!

Thanks Simon. I always wanted a mahogany but was hesitant. This is there combo wood and size and features I've been looking for.

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Originally Posted by Jamiejoon

Wow! Go, Leo! That flamed mahogany is amazing.

Thanks Jamie. I'm in the bay area too!

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Originally Posted by steveh

That mahogany is unbelievably pretty. Ralph Bown over here had a set like that a few years back (it was Cuban) but, alas, the sides cracked badly on bending and he had no more.

IMHO it's far nicer than The Tree visually and I'm betting will sound every bit as nice as well, and for a fraction of the $$$.

Thanks Steve. I love it too. The tree is very nice, but way out of my price range.

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Originally Posted by justonwo

That thing is glorious looking, so far, Jason. That is some of the nicest mahogany I've ever seen. Leo has such a crisp, attractive aesthetic. His guitars, that is.

HAHA. You kill me.

Jamiejoon · #19 07-26-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cokezero

Thanks Jamie. I'm in the bay area too!

I am impatiently awaiting my own Buendia this fall. Show and tell once we both receive ours?

cokezero · #20 07-26-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamiejoon

I am impatiently awaiting my own Buendia this fall. Show and tell once we both receive ours?

Definitely! My guitar will be showing at Woodstock Guitar Festival.

cokezero · #21 07-30-2018, 05:23 PM

12th fret marker

justonwo · #22 07-30-2018, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cokezero

12th fret marker

The neck profile is going to be really uncomfortable. I think you should get him to re-do the shoulders.

cokezero · #23 07-30-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by justonwo

The neck profile is going to be really uncomfortable. I think you should get him to re-do the shoulders.

It’s ok. I have a hand of a Sasquatch.

SiliconValleySJ · #24 07-30-2018, 10:55 PM

Very nice! I don't think I've seen Leo build with abalone/paua in a rosette before, so this should be special. Might have to pay a visit to his shop now that I'm back in the Northern California...

Zandit75 · #25 07-31-2018, 12:13 AM

Beautiful, very understated in it's elegance!

cokezero · #26 07-31-2018, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ExpoTom

Very nice! I don't think I've seen Leo build with abalone/paua in a rosette before, so this should be special. Might have to pay a visit to his shop now that I'm back in the Northern California...

abalone is something new for him. I wanted something more traditional looking rosette, but with modern take. He did an awesome job surrounding it with ebony.

Guitars44me · #27 07-31-2018, 07:03 PM

Spectacular mahogany for sure! I also really like the original end graft, and the rosette is super cool, too.

Have fun and thanks for sharing with us all

Paul

SiliconValleySJ · #28 08-03-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cokezero

abalone is something new for him. I wanted something more traditional looking rosette, but with modern take. He did an awesome job surrounding it with ebony.

Much agree. I love it! He had told me in the past he'd consider abalone but leaned very heavily toward woods.

justonwo · #29 08-03-2018, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ExpoTom

Much agree. I love it! He had told me in the past he'd consider abalone but leaned very heavily toward woods.

Leo told me he doesn’t like seafood.

cokezero · #30 08-03-2018, 10:27 PM

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Leo told me he doesn’t like seafood.

He prefers forests over beaches .