Custom Petros Tunnel 13 GC build thread! - Page 2

Mandarb · #16 03-17-2009, 01:48 PM

Thanks for sharing some pics.

FGBR · #17 03-17-2009, 03:41 PM

- That's a gorgeous instrument and the story of the wood makes it very intriguing and unique, congratulations and I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing it when it's done!

Diamondave · #18 03-19-2009, 04:16 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaR9163KP0

Just found this Kinloch post, I think it's brand new.... First video I've seen of the 13, goose bumps...

Alv · #19 03-19-2009, 06:39 PM

Wooow what a hauntingly beautiful sound this guit gives although the story behind the wood is kinda scary. Best guitar sound I have heard online.

bcaylor · #20 03-19-2009, 06:44 PM

Congratulations! Absolutely beautiful guitar and fantastic sound!!!

Keep the pictures coming!

Diamondave · #21 03-19-2009, 08:25 PM

Bruce just sent a new batch of pics, this is worse than drinking starbucks before bed, keeping me up playing this whole build out....

Diamondave · #22 03-21-2009, 09:00 PM

Michael Watts · #23 03-22-2009, 02:59 PM

Every time we get a Petros in we wonder if it will live up to the last one. Every time it's somehow even better. Our quilted sapele/engelmann FS arrived a couple of days ago and it's hauntingly good.

Broadus · #24 03-22-2009, 09:14 PM

Stunningly beautiful, Dave. Look forward to the progress of the build.

Best,
Bill

akivisuals · #25 03-23-2009, 01:19 AM

Geez Dave. That's some fine looking wood even in it's raw form (the walnut, not that huge hunk of uncut, burnt redwood). And the recording of the Tunnel 13 is one of the finest recorded guitar tones that I can remember.

Aaron Smith · #26 03-23-2009, 03:41 AM

I've only played one Petros, at Rudy's in NYC. It has always stuck with me as one of the nicest instruments I've ever played; wonderful in every way. Congratulations on your purchase!

Diamondave · #27 03-23-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Watts

Every time we get a Petros in we wonder if it will live up to the last one. Every time it's somehow even better. Our quilted sapele/engelmann FS arrived a couple of days ago and it's hauntingly good.

That's great to hear Michael, I own a Petros and have been wondering the same thing... Bet that FS is a looker... I'll check your site for pics...

Thanks everyone for all the comments, this is my first build thread and it's become a lot of fun.... The GAS this forum produces is probably the reason I am actually doing this... All the years of reading build threads has inspired me...

CalvinBW · #28 03-23-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron Smith

I've only played one Petros, at Rudy's in NYC. It has always stuck with me as one of the nicest instruments I've ever played; wonderful in every way. Congratulations on your purchase!

Me too, actually. That was first and only Petros I've ever played and it was easily the best guitar I have ever played. I wonder if we played the same one...?

vti814ce · #29 03-23-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rlouie

unbelievable sounding instrument!!!!!! unbelievably great story behind it as well.........what a beautiful piece of artistry................

That is sweet!!!

Sammy

rmyAddison · #30 03-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Congratulations!

Part of my love of Martins is the Americana behind the company and the Tunnel 13 is loaded with "Americana". Only heard Petros on Maury's Guitar website and they sound might fine. A Tunnel 13 could be very tempting to me.......

Will check out more of the audios tonight on my home system.