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02-10-2011, 09:05 AM
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Pictures of my Applegate
Hi All
I realized that I have talked about my Applegate C quite a bit without posting any pictures. It is time I corrected this. I got the guitar a year ago, this month, from Dream Guitars. I had been looking at other crossovers and when this popped up for a price I could actually afford, I jumped on it. I have not regretted that decision. It has an Engelmann top and Myrtle B/S. The pictures do not do justice to the myrtle. It has enough flame that is starts to rival koa for just out and out pretty. The scale length is 26 inches. I have to admit that caused me some concern and I am glad Dream Guitars has a return policy, otherwise I would not have gotten it. After playing it for a day or two I decided it wasn't going to be a big issue for me. The one thing I did discover is if I hold the guitar more in a classical position it is easier for me to make longer fret reaches. My Neck Up is a great help for that. I have added a K&K classical dual source (Pure Classical and internal mic) that I run through a DTAR Solstice. Wes Brandt here in Portland did the install (Eric Skye recommended him). He did a great job. With Jim Prior retired, I think Wes is going to be my goto guy for serious work. I love the guitar. I will admit, I don't play in a classical style. I play it pretty much like I would a steel string. That may continue to evolve over time but I bought it for the tone. And I love the tone. Brian built a truly great instrument when he built this one. Now, onto the pictures..... Front  Back  Back, Close Up  Rosette  Enjoy Jack
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02-10-2011, 10:31 AM
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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02-10-2011, 01:23 PM
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Hey,
Nice guitar! How do you like the Engelmann?
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02-10-2011, 02:19 PM
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I like the Engelmann top. I have found that on steel string guitars in 'blind' tests I tend to like Engelmann better than Sitka. I also have not played a lot of cedar tops that I really like. So when this one popped up I was not at all put off by the top. It may have been a real positive for me.
I don't see that the lower tension of the nylon strings have any problem driving the top on this guitar. Jack
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The Princess looked at her more closely. "Tell me," she resumed, "are you of royal blood?" "Better than that, ma'am," said Dorothy. "I came from Kansas." --Ozma of Oz, by Frank L. Baum, 1907 1975 Mossman Great 1995 Taylor LKSM-12 2008 Taylor Fall Ltd GC 2008 Applegate C Nylon Crossover Fender Stratocaster - Eric Johnson Model Nyberg Cittern 2011 Eastman AC508M 2012 Epiphone ES339
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02-10-2011, 02:34 PM
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Also -- Very cool rosette =)
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