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Absolutely, please do Stan, and Thank you.
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Looking forward to seeing this build go to completion. I put some serious thought into ordering a Taran guitar a couple of years ago - support your local (more or less) luthier, etc. - but decided I was kidding myself on if I thought my playing justified the cost.
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Having a ‘Taran’ myself I have followed this thread (and in general the continued and significant design development that Rory incorporates) with great interest. A lovely guitar on it’s way.
When I was considering a Taran guitar about 3 years ago Rory advertised his ‘100th Intrument’ - a Taran model made with features I could have specified myself, so I grabbed the opportunity and have enjoyed it ever since. Quote:
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Just lovely, I haven’t had the pleasure of playing one of Rorys guitars, but I do love the aesthetic!
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Thank you very much, I like it more each time I look at it as I see more details all of the time!
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As an aside, it has been great to see all the new "faces" on this thread. Interesting to see how a newer builder (for the AGF) is drawing the Scottish contingent out as well as the new found fans that Rory is developing because of this thread and a few others! He is as nice to work with as his guitars are beautiful I can promise you that.
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But the two year waiting list means I'll be 53 by the time it is ready, and these fingers aren't getting any more nimble. Who knows, maybe I'll make a trip up to Fife to see what they are like. If nothing else (and please excuse the local cultural reference) I can get a nice fish supper from Anstruther! |
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Haha, I love it. I grew up in Wisconsin, farm country, we had breakfast, dinner, and supper!!! Maybe that came from our Scottish heritage? We were planning on coming over to pick this up directly from Rory, but then he agreed to come to B.I.G. (er), so he is bringing this with him. We still hope to visit Scotland and Rory at his place possibly next summer!!!
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First, the word 'supper', in the context of takeaway food, just means 'with chips (fries)'. Not to be confused with the normal usage of 'supper', i.e. a later evening snack or small meal, which is also valid. So a 'fish supper' is a piece of fish, typically haddock, dipped in batter then deep fried, and served with chips (fries). In other words, fish & chips. Significantly, in the case, the village of Anstruther is 10 minutes from Rory's workshop and is home to the Anstruther Fish Bar, an award winning fish & chip restaurant that is well worth a visit when in the area. The whole coastline from St Monan's round to St Andrews is with exploring when the time comes. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. |
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Here are some more progress shots from last week: ataran rosette top.jpg Neck block glued ataran neck block.jpg Neck block drilled ataran neck block drilled.jpg Bracing the top atarn bracing the top.jpg Sound port Jigging (maybe Rory too??) ataran sound port jigging.jpg Sound port cut ataran sound port cut.jpg
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Woops, soundport finished and bound:
a taran finished and bound soundport.jpg Gluing up the box: ataran gluing the box.jpg
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Really coming together now and looking fantastic. I'm incredibly jealous of everyone who is going to B.I.G but also massively excited to hear how this turns out.
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I'm loving that sound port - it should hold multiple sizes of coffee mugs.
And the red sides should really help you see where your blue chip pick went. No, seriously Tom, this is going to be phenomenal. Can't wait to see it! Stan
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Moving along nicely--this is really an exciting build!
Love the soundport shape and the fact that it is bound--it always looks a little unfinished to me without purfling and binding...
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Right me too, and because he has that thick side construction, it really gives depth to the soundport binding!
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