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08-07-2020, 05:26 AM
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Bryan Galloup Build
I've admired Bryan Galloup's work for some time. I first discovered him years ago in a TV documentary I stumbled across. The series showcased Craftsmen of various types. Bryan was highlighted as a luthier and instructor. My friends at Dream Guitars arranged a build slot for me. The process has begun. He is building a G6 (Jumbo) for me in Spruce / Brazilian. First pics below.
Cincy
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2020 Galloup G6 Spruce / BRW 2018 Jang OM Italian Spruce / Coco 2020 Lissarrague Classical Spruce / Ziricote 
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08-07-2020, 11:41 AM
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Here is the rosette design I chose. Artistic but still conservative.
Cincy
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2020 Galloup G6 Spruce / BRW 2018 Jang OM Italian Spruce / Coco 2020 Lissarrague Classical Spruce / Ziricote
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08-20-2020, 10:16 AM
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Here is a better look at the amazing BRW back. Also a shot of his instrument profile. The cutout is more relaxed than I'm used to. I like the aesthetics better than a sharp cut. The sides are now bent. More pictures soon.
Cincy
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2020 Galloup G6 Spruce / BRW 2018 Jang OM Italian Spruce / Coco 2020 Lissarrague Classical Spruce / Ziricote
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08-26-2020, 03:42 PM
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I've know Brian since the late 80's and he is a really great guy. He's been a big inspiration to me. I wish I could of taken one of his classes but life got in the way and it didn't work that way. It's been a treat to watch him take his repair business and add a school then building of his own guitars. You'll have a winner of a guitar.
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09-12-2020, 03:29 AM
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I chose some very subtle inlay for the back. The woods on this guitar are all the bling it will need.
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2020 Galloup G6 Spruce / BRW 2018 Jang OM Italian Spruce / Coco 2020 Lissarrague Classical Spruce / Ziricote
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09-12-2020, 11:26 AM
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Looking good! Can't wait to see more.
I got to play Bryan's guitars when a traveling high end guitar show came to my city (Tucson, AZ). Bryan's guitars were easily the best sounding acoustics at that show.
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John Tucson, AZ 2020 Kraut 00, Swiss/Brazilian, build 2018 Eady EG Pro Electric, Redwood/Mahogany 2013 Baranik Meridian, Blue Spruce/Cocobolo, build 2009 Beneteau Concert Standard, Englemann/Brazilian 2008 Baranik CX, Blue Spruce/African Blackwood 2008 Breedlove A20 Masterclass 12-string, Adi/IRW 2003 Thames classical, Euro/Brazilian Fodera Standard 4 Fretless bass, figured walnut
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09-12-2020, 04:14 PM
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Lots of progress today. The completed rosette and back braces. The rosette inserts are Brazilian Rosewood from some figured leftover pieces in the shop.
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2020 Galloup G6 Spruce / BRW 2018 Jang OM Italian Spruce / Coco 2020 Lissarrague Classical Spruce / Ziricote
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09-13-2020, 01:47 PM
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Looks great so far!
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Brazzie (Rio Lava)--2015 Stehr Auditorium (Adirondack/BRW) Tigger--2013 Stehr Auditorium (Carpathian/Myrtlewood) Melee--Razo 19 OM (German/Malaysian) BevelBelle--Wilborn Ellie Belle (Old Stika/EIR) Dana--1999 Bourgeois OM (Sitka/EIR) Tres M--Malachite Machinga Meridian--2020 Baranik Meridian (Machinga/ Colorado Blue Spruce) Ariel--2020 Wilborn Arum (Cocobolo/Tunnel 14)
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