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11-25-2019, 04:46 AM
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NGD - Lakestone SL
Hi all
I think I've cured my GAS for once and for all... I'll still have it, but I won't be able to do anything about it! Had a weekend away in the Shropshire Hills (UK) for my birthday. Not far from Knighton Music Centre, it would have been rude not to wander in. I had a budget in mind, if I found the right guitar - looking for something 000 or OM kinda size. Blew my budget completely, paid twice what I had in mind... Tried a load of guitars, great stock of Larrivee, some Guild USA... and the Lakestone range. Handmade by a father and son team near Coventry. This isn't at all what I thought I wanted. It's a small bodied Jumbo (if that makes sense?), normally I'd think it too large, but the arm bevel, and narrow waist/upper bout made it so comfortable. Red cedar top with Ziricote back and sides. The sound...ohhhhh, the sound. A chorus of angels singing... (and I'm an atheist!  ). It even made me sound good!Did I need to spend that much? No. Does my playing justify spending that much? No. Should I have spent that much? No! Do I now own the most amazing guitar? Yes!    
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11-25-2019, 04:57 AM
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Wow, that is beautiful, looks superb.
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11-25-2019, 05:29 AM
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Congrats! Gorgeous looking guitar!
 Its shape and its bridge look like a Lowden. Enjoy playing and bonding with your guitar!  
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11-25-2019, 06:00 AM
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11-25-2019, 06:06 AM
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Wow....gorgeous looking guitar!! Congrats...I must do some research on Lakestone and expand my horizons!!
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11-25-2019, 08:24 AM
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Breathtaking work of art. If it sounds half as good as it looks....
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11-25-2019, 08:57 AM
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My goodness, that is spectacular! Nicely done! I’ve not heard of Lakestone before now. Your GAS may be ending, but it’s stoking it for others!
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11-26-2019, 08:34 AM
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Thanks everyone!
Had a nice play with her last night, she's got such a sweet sound. New strings in the next day or two...
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11-27-2019, 06:49 AM
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Wow, nice! Congrats!
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11-27-2019, 06:53 AM
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Wow, nice looking guitar.
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11-27-2019, 08:55 AM
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 ) was a second hand S35 in Rosewood and Sitka. Never thought to give it a go...Looking at my guitar they have a VERY similar shape
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