AGF's first Harp Guitar Build Thread! - Page 15

ericcsong · #**211** 03-22-2013, 10:48 AM

opened up the case to find this

now if I can get past the extra 6 strings, I should be fine

Rainbow · #**212** 03-22-2013, 11:08 AM

WOW!!! Even the case is so BIG!!!
Looking great, Eric!!!

I have never played a harp guitar.
Do update us!!

Teleplucker · #**213** 03-22-2013, 01:06 PM

Very Nice!

Joel Stehr · #**214** 03-22-2013, 03:57 PM

Amazing! Simply stunning!

The Growler · #**215** 03-22-2013, 08:33 PM

Beautiful! Love the arm rest bevel too.

ericcsong · #**216** 03-25-2013, 08:20 AM

Thanks for all the kind words. The harp is more beautiful in person than in pictures. When it gets warmer outside, I'll take better pictures in natural light.
To give you an idea on the size compared to other guitars, I took a quick picture. The Kostal on the right looks like it has the longest Scale, but that's because its in front of the Harp and on a different kind of stand.

I've had some time to play it over the weekend and it was very fun. There is a learning curve on this kind of instrument so it'll be fun to continue playing it and growing into this wonderful harp guitar.

So far, it plays very beautifully and I am very pleased with it. Its hard to describe sound because we all say things like clear trebles, big bass, great overtones, etc.... The best way I can describe it at this point (and only a few hours into it) is that the guitar side plays and sounds like a Rosewood/Spruce upper-end handmade. Plays, feels, and sounds like those really nice $6-9k handmade guitars. I feel that handmade fall in a few categories: Entry level, $2-4k, $5-7k, $8k+ I know thats very generic, but its hard to focus so much on the tone when I'm thinking too much on the strings! Hopefully in a few weeks, I'll be able to better articulate as I become more familiar with the instrument!

drcmusic7 · #**217** 03-25-2013, 05:24 PM

Congrats again, Eric. The guitar looks wonderful!

I was curious how you like the fan fret arrangement - It looks great with the design of the guitar, how does it feel?

Kindly,
Danny

ericcsong · #**218** 03-26-2013, 08:13 AM

Danny, fanfret is great! Its not as transparent as some of the Bashkins I've played, but I wasn't expecting it since the nut is flat. It does flow very well with the lines and ascetics of the guitar

But playability, it feels great!

I can't play or review much this week since I'm very busy with Easter, then next week I'm off to help on a Hurricane Sandy relief trip. Then I'm off to Arkansas to visit family. So probably won't get much playing time until about 3 weeks!

But stay tuned, more to follow!

drcmusic7 · #**219** 03-26-2013, 07:58 PM

Sounds good, Eric. I hope you have a great Easter. Hope you're able to find time to enjoy your new harp guitar!

Kindly,
Danny

JoeCharter · #**220** 03-26-2013, 08:02 PM

Looking forward to hearing some sound clips of this big guy.

Congrats, Eric!

ericcsong · #**221** 04-01-2013, 03:00 PM

was nice outside so here are some pics!

theotigno · #**222** 04-03-2013, 06:42 AM

Great looking pics, Eric!

dylanheeg · #**223** 04-04-2013, 09:02 AM

whoa - that thing is outrageous....that spaulted maple is so cool. That guitar is a work of art. Hope you enjoy for many years!

kurotetu2000 · #**224** 06-29-2013, 12:00 AM

Hi,Don.
I'm very interesting your Harp guitar.
I was not able to contact you from your homepage.
I want to know the Email address about the order for your guitar.