Build Thread: Brondel A-1c, Adi and Pernambuco

[jt1]

Juston,

I'm worried about you, my sort of friend. You keep acquiring these sub par guitars. Circas, Brondels, Fairbanks, etc.

I think that your only hope is to slap a pickup in one of those, uh, guitars, buy a good amp, say a Humphrey, and hope for the best.

Have you considered buying a Humphrey? Expensive, yes, but cheaper than a decent guitar. Not that you'd know a decent guitar if you stumbled over one.



Loved the Circa and Brondel you brought to BIG.

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by jt1

Juston,

I'm worried about you, my sort of friend. You keep acquiring these sub par guitars. Circas, Brondels, Fairbanks, etc.

I think that your only hope is to slap a pickup in one of those, uh, guitars, buy a good amp, say a Humphrey, and hope for the best.

Have you considered buying a Humphrey? Expensive, yes, but cheaper than a decent guitar. Not that you'd know a decent guitar if you stumbled over one.



Loved the Circa and Brondel you brought to BIG.

I'm sure my wife will be pleased.

"You know how I play the same 30 songs all the time?"

"Uhhhh, yeah. Ugh."

"Well, now I'm going to amplify them so they're even louder than before!"

"(Please kill me now.)"

[WilbornGuitars]

This is going to be a great guitar. I've never built with pernambuco myself, but I've played a few, and it is very BRW-like. Add the MajicFingers Of Laurent (tm)to the mix, and it has got to be dynamite!

[AlanHw]

Originally Posted by justonwo

I'm sure my wife will be pleased.

"You know how I play the same 30 songs all the time?"

"Uhhhh, yeah. Ugh."

"Well, now I'm going to amplify them so they're even louder than before!"

"(Please kill me now.)"

I like a Humphrey a lot~ I think it is by far the best amp for acoustics out there.

However, what about a decent MIC for recording work on your splendid collection and possibly Youtube videos~

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by WilbornGuitars

This is going to be a great guitar. I've never built with pernambuco myself, but I've played a few, and it is very BRW-like. Add the MajicFingers Of Laurent (tm)to the mix, and it has got to be dynamite!

It's like a cross between Brazilian, maple, mahogany, wedge, and cinnamon. With a twist of lemon. It has sustain for days and perfect note separation and clarity. Super loud but also whisper quiet.

Originally Posted by AlanHw

I like a Humphrey a lot~ I think it is by far the best amp for acoustics out there.

However, what about a decent MIC for recording work on your splendid collection and possibly Youtube videos~

Yes, that is on my list. The problem for me is finding the time to record.

So I think Laurent sets the standard for playability (for me). I love his neck profiles and, in particular, his fret work. He's a human Plek. The detail on the fret ends is gorgeous and seamless. I also happen to really favor the 55090 fret wire.

[Nemoman]

Looks to be a special guitar, Juston.

Looking forward to your review!

[justonwo]

And the pickguard is done.

[TomB'sox]

Really cool color choice and pattern in that pickguard. Perfect for this guitar IMO.

[justonwo]

Looks like it is ready for action. Laurent won't be displaying this guitar at Artisan since it's already sold, but it'll be available for anyone to play.

[iim7V7IM7]

Looks great... I will look for it under his table...

[Burton LeGeyt]

Me too!!

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[rlxnply]

Love it. Congrats Juston.

[jmat]

Oh yea! I am totally playing that one. Don’t worry Justin, belt off, no metal buttons, wash hands, and bare fingers only.

[justonwo]

Oh, don't worry about all that stuff. I'm not super uptight about other people playing my guitar. I figure anyone on this forum is going to be pretty conscientious. This is the belt buckle I wear to every guitar show. Seriously . . .

[Steve Kinnaird]

Congrats Juston, that is a beauty!

Steve