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Build Thread: Two Brondel D-1c's, A New Model . . . and an A-2 for Good Measure
These aren’t my guitars, but I really enjoy Laurent’s work so I figured I’d post a build thread on a new model he’s working on. I’ve owned 6 Brondel guitars and have played many other examples, so I know his work well. I also have an A-1 build coming up at some point in the near future. His work is always original and exciting, in my opinion. He’s constantly trying new shapes and aesthetics, and it’s fun to watch his work evolve.
According to Laurent: “The body is an extension of my D-3, but bigger 15 5/8 lower bout, kind of J-45’ish, or early D, Brondelified, so it can accommodate 12 or 14, or even 13 fret to the body joint without looking funny.” “If the D-5 is whisper, the D-1 is thunder, a Princeton and a full metal panel Marshall stack...” He'll be building 2 of them: Carpathian/koa Red spruce/Braz
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I've only ever heard not good things but great things about Brondels
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Nice....!!!! Brondel is #1, I LOVE mine.... Exciting to watch these come together
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Thanks so much for sharing Juston, and you are certainly right Danny! I'm itching to see the Braz and Koa.
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I'm looking forward to following this also! I am partial to the A2 model, as I have a couple of those. My more recent one is an EIR with Red Spruce that is really starting to open up nicely and really resonate. You know about the other one .
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Some progress pics along with some other builds in the works. Laurent calls the leopard print reinforcement strips his Daktari treatment.
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Ebony for the BRW D-1c
BRW for the koa D-1c Cocobolo for the Essential DLX A-2
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Here's a quick progress photo. And, just for kicks, Laurent just refinished his '65 Strat. It had been painted a bunch of different colors over the years. He stripped it all down and did a proper mid 60s 3 color burst.
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Some progress photos on the two D-1s and an A-2. I'm really digging the purfling and rosette designs.
Carpathian spruce and Brazilian D-1 Red spruce and koa D-1 German spruce and Panama rosewood A-2
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Some update photos.
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These look awesome!
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The x-brace is on the D-1c. The magic is starting to happen.
Same for the A-2. German silver spruce brace stock. The good stuff, I'm told. Braces on the A-2 cocobolo. Laurent often caps his braces. It looks awesome to my eye. I imagine it serves some useful purpose as well.
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I had chance to play Brondel. Amazing tone and playability!
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If he gets a chance, ask for a shot from the end showing his unique top arch...
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One other advantage of this design is a slight ergonomic improvement where your arm hits the top. It feels like a drop top with that narrower depth along the sides.
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