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Well that's their loss I suppose...
I was lucky enough to play it when I stopped by Bruce's shop in mid-May (pre-Memphis). It was a GREAT sounding and playing guitar. It surprised the heck out of me. I had played some all mahogany and koa factory guitars that really did not sound at all like this unusual and beautiful guitar. With my eyes closed, I could never had told you what it was made from. I am glad to have had the rare experience to try it.
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That first one in Cambodian Rosewood is so well balanced and brings that sonic boom you want from a dred when called upon. Cambodian Rosewood is the new go to Dalbergia on the block. Finished in 2011, the original price tag began at the old price base of $10,500. Today's base is $13,500+. This 2015 FT-15/000-D is called a Kerala primarily for its 13 fret placement. 13 fretters seem to create a lot of depth of sound. The Brazilian of course just has a tone of its own no matter where it goes especially in the hands of a master like Bruce. In an A/B comp between these and other big boys in the closet, it is hands down that the smaller mini D can be more impressive. Sounds like, plays like, (only better) than a full sized dreadnought. I predict that this will be Sexauer's newest breakthrough model. Oh, and look out you SJ lover's the new girl is in town! Thanks, Alan
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Alan,
I did get a chance to audition your FT-15-D Kerala in mid-May when I visited Bruce's shop. It was simply a FANTASTIC guitar! It pretty much did everything that one looks for in a guitar with an excellent mix of wood, string, fundamentals, overtones with punch and projection. I also found it physically much more comfortable and sonically balanced than a standard D to boot. Kudos on your new guitar! Bob Quote:
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I wish I could have tried the L00. It too, I imagine is as sweet as wine.
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Good to read you here, Palolowarrior. Thank you.
This BRW I got quite recently from Tom Thiel of Northwind Tonewoods, or so it feels to me. I was surprised to see the note I made and stuck to the wood that says I got it in 2009. He told me the wood came from a dead fall that subsequently survived a fire which actually destroyed most of the log, if i remember correctly. I picked up 2 sets at Woodstock, where Tom generally has a pretty ambitious display of materials for sale. The Adirondack came from another California luthier's stash, and has been in my shop only for a few months. Looks like really nice stuff to me, and we're going to find out how nice in a month or so. I surfaced the joined plates this morning, and here is a glimpse: |
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The classic combination of BRW and Adi--looks like beautiful stuff, Bruce! Looking forward to this one...
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As many of know, I got into this game so that I could have better guitars than I could otherwise afford. Be careful wha you wish for!
Here is today's recording; My cracked L-00/pernambuco on both tracks: Lost Everything. Edited to add a picture of the inside of the back, ready to brace: Last edited by Bruce Sexauer; 07-03-2015 at 03:55 PM. Reason: add a pic |
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Just do it!
It I were you...I'd reserve this build for your closet.
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Fun tune, Bruce, and really nice playing.
Can tell you've been to a bluegrass gathering! Steve |
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My friend/customer Tad dropped by last week with his new/used FT-15-D acquisition, and while here gifted me a really intensely great piece of Redwood burl. It occurs to me the last time this happened, the giver was Steve Kinnaird, several years ago. In both cases I immediately incorporated the giftburl into a rosette. Thank you to both of you!
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Happy to have a wee part in one of your guitars. And by the way, that rosette above is beautiful! Steve Last edited by Steve Kinnaird; 07-04-2015 at 09:48 PM. Reason: Kant spel wurth nuttin |
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In other news:
I had yet another photo session today with yet another serious talent. This man, Gary Kaplan, is mounting a one man show in the Petaluma Museum next month. It's subject is local artists and features both the artists, and the artwork. My market is not local at all, but this development may put my face on the local map, which sounds like fun, potentially. in any case, I am honored to be invited. Here is the current state of the new Mini-D. Someone mentioned the knot or branch proximity marks in the lower bout. That not what they are, they are paint, the same stuff the spiderwebbing is made from. This BRW is very good stuff, and will not be particularly pale when the finish goes on, I think. Traditional back strip: The top is braced and I just glued in the end blocks: |
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Ok, I sometimes think of taking a trip out to where you are to play the L00 Pernambuco, and the Walnut, and whatever else you built that is available to play. I do like your style of play and the song. Very nice feeling.
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