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Of course I remember you! Wow…around the world. I'd love to hear some of the stories. I met you before these were shot about 2009 or 2010. Pics were 2011… …Great memories of music filled afternoons in Boulder!! I'm older (but much wiser) now… and my wife and I are doing great!! |
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Interesting comparison
I've played >20 Froggys and 3-4 Ryans. I think they are quite different and respect both builders as masters. Ryan was an aircraft designer or some such and approaches his instruments with a very careful design interest. Millard learned to build guitars from old wooden boat makers, a more intuitive sense. Tonally I hear Ryan guitars as very even and glassy. Largely what people describe as modern. I hear Froggys as warm and full but agnostic to either the vintage or modern characterization. I personally think Froggys are more versatile and reflective of the player's approach. I think Millard builds a broad array of instruments and is used to highly customizing tone and ergonomics. I don't know if that applies at Ryan's builds but it may. I have not played enuf of his guitars and I have never met or spoken to him. I also think every guitar is unique but these generalizations are what I have experienced. Both great makers. Depends on what you like. hans
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1971 Papazian (swiss spruce/braz RW) 1987 Lowden L32p (sitka/ind RW) 1992 Froggy Bottom F (19th cent. german spruce/koa) 2000 Froggy Bottom H12c (adir/ind RW) 2016 Froggy Bottom K mod (adir/madrose; my son's) 2010 Voyage-Air VAOM-2C http://www.soundclick.com/hanstunes (recorded on Froggy H12c) |