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Laurent Brondel A2 Brazilian German Artisan Guitar Show Build Thread
Howdy Folks, Laurent is building me a guitar that will be displayed at the upcoming Artisan Guitar Show in Harrisburg PA, April 14-16... If you are attending the event, be sure to check her out in person and give Mr Brondel a High Five for me...
https://www.laurentbrondel.com https://artisanguitarshow.com This guitar is the final instrument of a deal we made a few years back that involved trading my stash of old Brazilian sets i collected over the years. See attached link for the first 2 guitars that were completed already, they have been absolute favorites of mine... The first two are 25.6 and 25.375 scale, one with an ebony fingerboard/bridge and the other snakewood fingerboard/bridge... and this 3rd with be a 25 inch scale with a Brazilian fingerboard/bridge.... https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=634237 I admit having 3 similar guitars is total overkill and unnecessary, lol, I'm doing so because Laurent is a favorite luthier of mine, and I'm in love and inspired every time I crack the cases... building and playing guitars is the biggest passion in my life, what's more fun than this... Switching back and forth between my two Brondel's this past year has filled countless hours with joy, Thanks Laurent...! I'll attach pics i have so far and will update as i receive more... Some of the pics im uploading are viewing sideways, In my phone they are right side up, not sure how to fix, pardon me... Thanks for viewing... I gave Laurent permission to use his artistic judgment and build whatever he desires... he's made some awesome suggestions im really excited to see come together...
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I look forward to taking it for a spin (I will cover my belt )
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A bunch of nice archtops, flattops, a gypsy & nylon strings… |
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That is one spectacular set of Brazilian for the back and sides. And the fingerboard is insane. What is the top wood?
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and don't wear a shirt with buttons please...!
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Thx, The fingerboard is Brazilian also, I expect it to look really nice after the frets are in and the wood has oxidized, I find over time it looks less dramatic and becomes more dark and mellow... The top is German Spruce...
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Hey Dave,
Very cool! Love me some Brondel guitars! Steve
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So what happens when you run of out Brazilian to deal with? I hope you've gotten your cup full with this one! Really nice guitars these Brondels. Don't regret buying one myself.
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Beneteau Concert cutaway Sitka/Maple 2009 Beneteau Baritone Sitka/Walnut 2005 Beneteau Concert cutaway Adi/Honduras Rosewood 2003 Maple Beneteau for sale |
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Oh man... another super awesome Brondel build thread!
Everything about this build smacks awesome, but I am really digging that fret board. Can't wait to see the finished product and read your reaction! Keep the pictures coming!!! |
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Quote:
Hey Kenny, I'm out of Brazilian, but its been a FUN ride... Freddie, Hey:-)....! will do...
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Wow
We can see why you are excited!!! Beautiful
Enjoy them Paul
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3 John Kinnaird SS 12c CUSTOMS: Big Maple/Cedar Dread Jumbo Spanish Cedar/WRC Jumbo OLD Brazilian RW/WRC R.T 2 12c sinker RW/Claro 96 422ce bought new! 96 LKSM 12 552ce 12x12 J. Stepick Bari Weissy WRC/Walnut More |
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This will be killer. I hope you’re at least changing the tuner button color this time around, DD!
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I am, lol…! Even the tuner brand in fact…
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A couple fun ideas Laurent had that I’m excited about are Maple bindings, I would have not had the guts to choose that myself, i can see now where he was going, it will look really cool with the bluish burl trims and dark sides, and the maple will show figure under the varnish… also a Spanish Cedar neck…!
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onedayatatime Last edited by Diamondave; 03-16-2023 at 08:35 PM. |