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Taran "Tirga Beag" (Italian Spruce & ABW) due Oct/Nov
The insides of mine are purple! Haven’t honestly noticed this at all on the regular. In person it’s all very subtle. I’d imagine that the tonal impact is minimal/negligible, but I’m no Rory. All I know is that the sides on my Taran don’t vibrate at all (on the exterior), and it sounds stellar.
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He said that this surprised him, but it's what he heard from his (many) builds. I'll be interested to hear what Rory thinks. The inside of mine will be Seafoam Green! Cheers, Steve |
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Decided to go with the Bocote just because it would be a first for me having that wood on a guitar. Rory is taking a small vacation for a few weeks so I'm hoping Zachie sends over a photo or two once the box is closed!
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Dustin, the only thing that might be a consideration in laminate choice is differential radial shrinkage between African Blackwood (2.9%) and Bocote (4.0%). Black Walnut actually moves even more (5.5%). Woods like Honduran Mahogany (2.9%) and East Indian Rosewood (2.7%) are both very close.
My $.02
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Bob's point may be valid for solid sides but looking at the photos of your wood choices it appears that the inner wood pieces are more than likely veneer which is typically .020" thick. During the lamination process its typical that the adhesive will permeate the veneers under the clamping force of the lamination process. Therefore, the veneer will become saturated with adhesive to the point that it renders it immobile of any radial or tangential shrinkage and locks the inner and outer side pieces of wood into one solid ply. |
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I have seen 2 x 1.2 mm layers and 2 or 3 mm outer + 1 mm inner used by a number of builders. I have also seen 3 layer laminates like with a 2 mm outer + 2 x 0.5 mm middle/inners used. I guess I think about inner laminations not so much aesthetically, but in terms of mass, bendability and stability. Cool guitar BTW, thanks for sharing the build here…
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I've been watching this thread closely. Dustin gets to play a lot of guitars so when he jumps on a brand, I get interested. I found a small Taran DS5 at a reasonable price and I bought it. Moon Spruce and Macassar Ebony. Should take delivery late this week.
Cincy
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Congratulations Dustin,
I’ve been following Rory’s work for quite a few years, and he builds world-class guitars which are definitely worthy of your artistry. Beyond that, though, is the nature of his being…as he seems to be a genuinely kind and compassionate human who is guided by the temperament of an “old-soul” I’m looking forward to seeing this guitar, and to hearing what it’s going to inspire from within your own “old-soul” -joel
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This is the actual instrument. Without even touching it yet, it's easy to understand why you invested in the brand. Cincy
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Well, you learn something new everyday, it seems. I stand corrected that Zachie isn't actually Rory's son, my mistake to assume given his young age and skill. I'm pleased to know that someone who will most likely be a master luthier in his own right later is spending some of his formative training on my guitar. Will only add to the value of it later
"Zachie isn’t myself and Gemma’s Son. He came into the workshop when he was 13 and started working when he turned 16. He’s been full time now for 2 years which is crazy thinking about it. Even aged 13 he had crazy abilities and now 18 he is one of the best wood workers I’ve come across (I’ve met a few). As his experience grows so does his skill but fundamentally he looks at wood as in 3D, can see inside it before its cut and can foresee problems before they arise. It took me years to get to that point and it’s amazing to share work and the workshop with someone who truly get it. Super cool!"
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A plethora of goodies to share here from the last few months, Rory spent today voicing the top and I assume the box will be closed in the coming weeks. Seriously cannot wait to pick this up in late November.
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I know I'm biased, but that is looking awesome. Great combination of woods.
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Looks great. I just love the arch to the back and the tension braces!
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