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I hear that some studios near amrit are not opened due to covid. Can't wait to hear some recordings!
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Hi folks and I hope you’re all well and safe.
It’s been a short while since I’ve updated my Custom build Guitar by Karan Singh of BIGFOOT Guitars / India and as I’ve mentioned in my previous posts, this build is very dear and close to my heart! With all the wood selections chosen and complete for my OMC build, Karan ran through all aspects of our discussions to make sure every little detail was transparent and revisited, as there was no room for error once he’d started building the guitar. I’d had some time, previously, to meditate on our progress as we were going along and I was very happy with how things had developed. Also, this was proving to very exciting and at the same time, I was still quite nervous as to how the finished guitar would rate once complete. I had faith that Karan was going to produce a GEM of an instrument, no doubt about that, as I had already seen pictures of the back that had been glued together. It looked stunning, so further assurance that it was off to a GREAT start!  Karan started work on the Rosette, which we’d decided would be in Tamarind and he quickly sent me pictures for my approval and I absolutely LOVED it! It had the contrast, and pop, that I wanted and it looked ‘earthy’… which is exactly what I was after! He was happy and he glued and sanded them down.   A few days later Karan started work on the getting the sides sanded, curved and glued. He send me pictures of it once it was in the mould and the first thing that struck me was that the character of the woods stood out from the start! He said he’d have the body closed in a few days. He also sent me a sneak peek of the back with bracings and I loved the ebony stripes with Indian toon wood (Indian Red Cedar) and it looked sexy!! BUT, the most emotional moment for me was when I saw my Mum’s name that he’d engraved inside. It took my breath away and the reality truly sunk in for me. He joked that this was his first attempt at pyrography!     He then sent me a picture of the end graft as he was gluing onto the back of the guitar. As you can see, it looks STUNNING!  With the back all finished now, Karan started work on the neck and a few more pictures followed once it was bolted onto the body! This was just to show me the guitar as it was moving along nicely and, I could see it taking shape and form.  Next up was work on the neck and even though I’d originally asked for a black nut and saddle, Karan showed me his coloured bone nut and I had to admit it looked even better than the tusk all black that I had originally asked for. I was over the moon that he’d suggested this as it was bringing even more character to an already stunning looking set of chosen woods.  He’d now finished off the neck and he sent me a video of it being treated and coated! It looked exquisite! The overall tone of the Guitar was really beginning to show and it was just as classy as I’d imagined it! As having mentioned in my earlier post; Karan had acquired this Indian Toon Wood from a mill in Amritsar (India) especially, which is where my Mum was born.  Once the body was all done and finished with ebony bindings in place, Karan again wanted a 100% confirmation if I still wanted the bevel? Explaining to me that I’d lose some Bass response. WELL? Take a look at the bevel, pre; finish! I fell in love when I saw this! Perfection in the making!!   So, everything was on track and looking great until the world, as we all know, went into chaos and lockdown mode with Covid-19. Karan had to stop for a little while due to his supplies being delayed with most of Indian in complete lockdown. Now it was just a question of playing the waiting game. Until shortly where we'll be wrapping up the build. Gosh!! I can't wait to show you the end result! Peace, love & light! Last edited by Amrit Sond; 02-02-2021 at 06:22 PM.
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Looks Great!
Very striking woods and super clean build, too! I believe you will be VERY HAPPY you went with the bevel. It sure makes playing more comfy
There is NO shortage of bass on my John Kinnaird guitars even with large bevels back and front, and a cutaway too. Pretty sure you will not notice ANY lack of tone! Pretty soon now... Salud Paul
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Very much looking forward to some soundbites when it arrives. Cheers, Steve
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