How many have more than one guitar from the same builder?

[justonwo]

I don't know why anyone would buy two guitars from the same builder. That's like owning more than one road bike or more than one mountain bike!

[jdelin86]

Expecting my 3rd Greenfield next year (pandemic permitting!) and then my 4th the year after.

Needless to say, I’m a fan of Michael’s work :-D

Joel

[The Bard Rocks]

Originally Posted by justonwo

I don't know why anyone would buy two guitars from the same builder. That's like owning more than one road bike or more than one mountain bike!

That's just what I think.... sometimes. Then I think about the relationship I have enjoyed with most of the builders of my instruments (along with some others) and I think the opposite - how nice it would be to work with them again.

[tadol]

I really don’t know why someone wouldn’t buy multiple guitars from the same builder, if you’ve found something that sounds great, feels great, and truly speaks to you. I see people who keep commissioning custom guitars, then sell them shortly after as they commission something different from somebody else, and I can only imagine that something must have been very unsatisfactory -

I’ve been thrilled with my Sexauers, and have a new one coming because I wanted one of his beautiful assymetrical designs - its the most calm and unworried custom experience I could imagine, simply because I know his work, and his aesthetic, and I know it’ll be a beautiful looking and sounding instrument - it’s just that simple -

[Guitars44me]

Originally Posted by justonwo

I don't know why anyone would buy two guitars from the same builder. That's like owning more than one road bike or more than one mountain bike!

This from a gentleman with multiple instruments from a couple different builders! And how many bikes???

Cheers

Paul

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

This from a gentleman with multiple instruments from a couple different builders! And how many bikes???

Cheers

Paul

No comment, sir!

[Mbroady]

I currently have 3 guitars from Furch. I just love there vibe. I had 5 of them but I sold 2 off.

[Vaillant75]

Originally Posted by jdelin86

Expecting my 3rd Greenfield next year (pandemic permitting!) and then my 4th the year after.

Needless to say, I’m a fan of Michael’s work :-D

Joel

Hey Joel,

I know your G2, which sounds phenomenal and that you use on most of your Youtube recordings - May I ask the models and wood configurations of the other ones?

Cheers,

[jdelin86]

Originally Posted by Vaillant75

Hey Joel,

I know your G2, which sounds phenomenal and that you use on most of your Youtube recordings - May I ask the models and wood configurations of the other ones?

Cheers,

Thanks! First guitar will be one of Michael’s new concert classical C1 models, woods to be chosen by him. Then there’s a model G5 soprano guitar coming my way; so far we’ve settled on moon spruce for the soundboard, back & sides are tbc (again will most likely leave that to Mikey G).

Joel

[colins]

Only one bike (road), but three custom builds with Mike Baranik and two with Kathy Wingert over many years.

Different body sizes (from 00 to baritone) and different woods. Mike and Kathy make stellar guitars; every build has been a delight and every guitar has been fantastic.

[Nemoman]

I have two pairs--2 Stehrs and 2 Wilborns.

As many have mentioned previously, it's not only just about how great their guitars are--it's really about the relationships. Once you find a luthier that gives you the sound you love, you re-up because of the fantastic journey and friendship you develop with that particular builder.

Oh, and only 1 bike--a stock mountain bike...

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

I have two pairs--2 Stehrs and 2 Wilborns.

As many have mentioned previously, it's not only just about how great their guitars are--it's really about the relationships. Once you find a luthier that gives you the sound you love, you re-up because of the fantastic journey and friendship you develop with that particular builder.

Oh, and only 1 bike--a stock mountain bike...

Yep, I think it’s a blast working with guys who build great guitars and are fun to work with. I’ve gone back to the well with the same guys more than a few times! I have 3 more coming from John Slobod. He’s my luthier crush.

Definitely important to have your endurance road bike (OM), your race road bike (000-12), your big hit mountain bike (Euphonon), and race mountain bike (Jumbo).

[jt1]

I've two Kim Walker guitars, but only because I was stupid enough to sell my third.



Many bicycles, though none as fancy as any of Juston's bicycles, though one of my bicycles does feature cast off parts from one of Juston's bicycles (thank you, my friend!), which should count for something, hopefully good.

[Ccmassey1]

Originally Posted by jt1

I've two Kim Walker guitars, but only because I was stupid enough to sell my third.



Many bicycles, though none as fancy as any of Juston's bicycles, though one of my bicycles does feature cast off parts from one of Juston's bicycles (thank you, my friend!), which should count for something, hopefully good.

Gorgeous. A Walker is on my list of dream guitars. Right at the top.

[jseth]

Without really knowing what I was doing, I had Mark Angus build me a guitar in 1979; plain, unadorned, nothing fancy (I couldn't afford inlays or high-grade cosmetic woods), and he built me #35... I LOVED that guitar the moment I played it, and have played it ever since...

4 years after #35, I stopped by to visit with Mark and played a lovely 12 string in the shop where he worked as I waited to see him... when we chatted, he told me that his property taxes were due and he needed money, so, if I wanted to buy that 12 string (I had no idea it was his work), he would sell it to me for the same price as #35; even though I hadn't been thinking about getting a 12 string, I couldn't resist the offer, so I found the money for it... #58, 1983...

Still have the pair of them and still love them both! They are my dedicated "stage" guitars at this point, although they are always out and ready to be played when I'm at home...

If I had the financial wherewithal, I would have James Goodall build me a 12 string, along with a Concert Jumbo... I own a Goodall Grand Concert that James and Luke built for me in 2011, and have had the pleasure of playing over 100 of his guitars... his build consistency and sound are unlike any other maker I've encountered, so I'd jump all over the chance to have a pair of them!