Avalon Redwood-EIR Build - Page 3

silverspear · #31 08-17-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbean

I've got a cedar/rosewood A model that I'm currently selling, but it's a fantastic guitar. You will not be disappointed. Very responsive to the light touch in particular.

oh, saw your ad.. lovely guitar! I'm sure the buyer-to-be will be extremely happy with it!

mikealpine · #32 08-17-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by silverspear

Yes!!! One thing i find though about my redwood is that it;s shade seems to be alot less "red" than other redwoods in the build section, and mine looks more cedar-brown, don't you think?

In some shots, some of the lighting, yes. Still, all wood varies. I have an Adi-topped Taylor with some dark streaks, I've seen it look quite pale elsewhere. Unless it's specifically "Sinker" redwood, I like redwood to be a bit on the lighter side, in terms of color. I believe it will darken a bit with finish, but I guess that remains to be seen. All I know is I love the sound of a redwood-topped guitar, delivering a warmer tone than Spruce, crisper than Cedar, and capable of good volume when strummed. In my not-too-well-versed opinion, it offers a player the widest range of playing dynamics, sounding great played softly and with a harder attack. I'm sure you're going to love it!

silverspear · #33 08-17-2018, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mikealpine

All I know is I love the sound of a redwood-topped guitar, delivering a warmer tone than Spruce, crisper than Cedar, and capable of good volume when strummed. In my not-too-well-versed opinion, it offers a player the widest range of playing dynamics, sounding great played softly and with a harder attack. I'm sure you're going to love it!

and that description of redwood is spot on in my opinion!!!

RGPGuitars · #34 08-18-2018, 06:28 AM

The eir is Neal nice. Good choice. Also like the binding . Nice subtle contrast. Bet you can't wait. Russ

silverspear · #35 08-18-2018, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RGPGuitars

The eir is Neal nice. Good choice. Also like the binding . Nice subtle contrast. Bet you can't wait. Russ

thanks Russ! the binding's pearwood. (:

TBman · #36 08-18-2018, 10:29 AM

Looking good so far! Avalons are very robust, wear a seatbelt when playing it

silverspear · #37 08-30-2018, 06:07 AM

thanks!

studio pics have been taken, and I'll be arranging the guitar for shipping soon!

can't wait!

silverspear · #38 09-01-2018, 09:29 AM

Week 9 (Final Week):

Studio Pictures are in! Guitar is finished, and waiting installation of pickup, setup, and it'll be ready for shipping! Thanks everyone for following this thread!

TomB'sox · #39 09-01-2018, 09:43 AM

Congrats, I hope you love it once it is in your hands for good!

sakar12 · #40 09-01-2018, 10:50 AM

I'm excited to hear how this sounds!

Wrighty · #41 09-01-2018, 10:52 AM

Looks absolutely fabulous, I love my Avalon so I do hope this exceeds your expectations..

Eucatastrophe · #42 09-11-2018, 05:55 PM

Absolutely beautiful! Stunning! I just love the rosewood that you chose. The grain pattern is even more wonderful-er in the final finish.

In choosing redwood top what are you hoping for in its sound?

I'm wondering about the possibility of a redwood topped McIlroy. Though I haven't ruled out an Avalon A2-20

J.R. Rogers · #43 09-11-2018, 06:14 PM

Stunning guitar! I think I am jealous!

Very cool to see an Avalon build. Thank you for sharing that with us.

JR

silverspear · #44 09-12-2018, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by J.R. Rogers

Stunning guitar! I think I am jealous!

Very cool to see an Avalon build. Thank you for sharing that with us.

JR

Thank you for viewing my thread! (:

silverspear · #45 09-12-2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Eucatastrophe

Absolutely beautiful! Stunning! I just love the rosewood that you chose. The grain pattern is even more wonderful-er in the final finish.

In choosing redwood top what are you hoping for in its sound?

I'm wondering about the possibility of a redwood topped McIlroy. Though I haven't ruled out an Avalon A2-20

Thank you! it's probably true that such EIR grain pattern is quite rare among guitars!

My motivation for redwood is mainly to get more crispiness compared to my cedar, whilst retaining the light touch responsiveness.. Before I commissioned this Avalon, I tried a redwood Lowden as a rough yardstick to see if that's what I was looking for... it was, and that Lowden redwood was exactly the sound and response I wanted (but at double the price)!

I tried 2 Goodall redwoods before that, and though they were very nice guitars, I felt it didn't give me the touch response like a typical cedar Goodall did.

The most satisfying redwood guitar I've tried to date definitely is the Lowden I just described. and I'm hoping that my new Avalon will match or beat that Lowden..!!