Anyone here own a Slaman Dome?

[RJVB]

Hi,

Does anyone here own a "The Dome", the nylon-string archtop built by Daniel Slaman?

[Howard Emerson]

Originally Posted by RJVB

Hi,

Does anyone here own a "The Dome", the nylon-string archtop built by Daniel Slaman?

What would you need to know other than what the numerous videos of The Dome don't contain?

The closest I've come to playing a nylon string archtop was spending a couple of months with a John Monteleone experimental build, the body of which he made entirely from cedar. It was strung with silk & steel strings when he gave it to me.

If you wish to hear the what that sounds like I'd be happy to share a couple of videos. Listening to the Slaman Dome was pleasant, and the string anchor choices of fixed bridge, or tailpiece & floating bridge was a very interesting feature/option.

Regards,
Howard Emerson

[RJVB]

Originally Posted by Howard Emerson

What would you need to know other than what the numerous videos of The Dome don't contain?

Maybe not even all of that (re-read your question if you don't get my answer )

I wouldn't be adverse of meeting up to try one personally if I find an owner who lives close-by enough.

[Howard Emerson]

Originally Posted by RJVB

Maybe not even all of that (re-read your question if you don't get my answer )

I wouldn't be adverse of meeting up to try one personally if I find an owner who lives close-by enough.

There really is NO SUBSTITUTE for having an instrument in your hands.

People talking about any of their experience with a guitar is non-transferrable-data, when it comes to another player who has not actually played one, unless of course, they're addicted to reading and hearing about tonal-adjectives & superlatives & specifications....which is the junk food of most guitar forums.

I don't know where you're located, but perhaps Daniel can answer the question about possible owners in your general area.

Toasted Wheat Underpinnings,
HE

[RJVB]

Originally Posted by Howard Emerson

There really is NO SUBSTITUTE for having an instrument in your hands.

Well, doh ...

Still, discussing with an owner is a useful complement to watching demo videos if you can't get hands-on experience. I've had contact with Daniel but he doesn't really seem to like answering questions and/or has too many things going on. He's no longer taking orders either.