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Question for Experts on Irish Guitar Makers
Hello you Irish guitar aficionados out there. Can you tell me if there is a high quality Irish guitar model that comes in a short scale with a 1-3/4" nut width? I love my Lowden S35 in spite of, not because of, its slightly wider nut. But for some pieces, I'm thinking about a second Irish guitar with a true 1-3/4" neck. Must be short scale (25" or a bit less).
I know Lowdens are listed at 1-3/4 on some websites, but they simply aren't. They're a bit wider than that.
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Any of the big three Belfast builders—Avalon, McIlroy, Lowden—should be able to do the sort of customization you're describing, whether it's scale length or nut width.
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Not looking to order one custom. Looking to find the right model and buy it used.
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I have a question.
Is there an irish tone, so to speak? I've heard a lowden and I know that tone. Big lush, lots of overtones. I'm just wondering why your grouping these together as irish guitar builders. Do they all have similar tone? Not trying to steal your thread- sorry |
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I think most truly fine guitars reflect the interaction of the builder and the music and musicians of their country/region. You see similarities in the Irish makers and they tend to be quite different to the approach of the American builders. In very general terms, the "American" sound tends to be punchy, focused, and more fundamental while the "Irish" sound tend to be bigger, more lush. On a physical level, The Irish guitars seem to be more sensitive and tend to have great sustain but don't provide that "sub-sonic" bass of American designs.
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Gary,
I've owned three Irish Lowdens, and I agree with what you have to say about the "oversize" 1 3/4" nut. I had the problem on a 2010 F model and also on a 1998 F model which also had a thick neck. But, the Lowden I have kept is an 1990 F-22 model which has only about a 1 11/16" nut and a lovely thinner neck. It was by far the best sounding Lowden of the bunch or of any others I have tried. Who knew? So, my suggestion is to look for an older Lowden with the smaller nut. They are wonderful instruments that won't break the bank! Secret is now out. Sorry that won't solve the scale issue since it also has a longer scale. Hope this helps. John |
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As to the OP's comment on nut width, you may find Avalon and McIlroy nut width generally feels a tad narrower, due to the neck profile - unless you go for an Avalon D300A, which is a real vintage style handful. |
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Irish Builders
Check out Chris Larkin.
http://www.chrislarkinguitars.com/ I have one of his all mahogany accoustics short scale ... great neck beautiful work. Bill
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David White makes a Lowden sounding guitar for a lot less.
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avalon lowden mcilroy, irish, lowden, nut width |
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