Very tasteful. I like the "lines", geometrically graceful.
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
I've posted this guitar elsewhere, but not here. So here it is, it's essentially D size for the lower bout, but with a much tighter waist and different curves. 25.6" (650mm) scale, 1 13/16" nut, 2 5/16" bridge, the back is a 4-piece, black Braz headplate and butt wedge and oil varnish finish. Buck Curran of Arborea is currently playing it. http://www.myspace.com/arborea2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/spinningonair/sets/72157603729042940/show/ |
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| Author: | Burton LeGeyt [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Another beauty! I like your skinny headstock with the bridge. Does your bridgeplate extend far beyond the back of the bridge? The heel is nice too, what kind of neck join are you using? |
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| Author: | Kirt Myers [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Yeah, I was wondering about the neck join too. Very delicate looking heel. Very nice. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
I like the heel, is that a bolt-on or dovetail? Terry |
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
blegeyt wrote: Does your bridgeplate extend far beyond the back of the bridge? About .600" Kirt wrote: Yeah, I was wondering about the neck join too. Terence Kennedy wrote: I like the heel, is that a bolt-on or dovetail? Terry Bolt-on mortise and tenon. |
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| Author: | Dave White [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Laurent, That's a lovely guitar. Parts of it are very "Sobellesque". |
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| Author: | James W B [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Real purty.What exactly is the finish,and how is it applied?I`ve done different finishes,but would like to learn about more. James W B |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Nice, Laurent! I like it all. I, somehow, thought a Bloodwood guitar would look too red, but that one really is mellow. Good job on keeping in that way. |
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Dave White wrote: Parts of it are very "Sobellesque". Dave, there was a thread on inspiration on the forum. Stefan's work is definitely inspiration to me although his way of building is quite unique. I'm using a more traditional method for bracing and neck joint for example. James W B wrote: What exactly is the finish,and how is it applied? James, it's an oil varnish. Behlen Rockhard over a shellac sealer. Applied with a 2 1/2" brush, between 6 and 10 coats (you have to scuff between each coat). Final coat is wet-sanded through the grades to P2500 and buffed on the wheel with Menzerna fine and superfine. Bruce Sexauer was of much help for the process and the kinks. His work inspires me as well, beautiful guitars. WaddyT wrote: I, somehow, thought a Bloodwood guitar would look too red, but that one really is mellow. Bloodwood is a great tonewood, very dense and not too easy to work with sometimes, but it's well worth it. No pores to fill either, I won't complain about that. The varnish tones down the redness. If left to oxidise (without finish) bloodwood turns more brownish. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
As tasteful as always, Laurent. Very nice guitar. Steve |
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| Author: | crich [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Very tasteful. I like the "lines", geometrically graceful. Clinton
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Thanks all for the kind comments. If you're so inclined there are 2 sound samples of the guitar here: http://www.laurentbrondel.com/images/A-1_it_bw/A1itbw1.mp3 http://www.laurentbrondel.com/images/A-1_it_bw/A1itbw2.mp3 |
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| Author: | Andy Matthews [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
What a beautiful looking and sounding instrument you've got there. I love it! Congratulations
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Great job Laurent. Did Buck ever complete that guitar he was building? He did an article for Acoustic Guitar magazine on the 78 Hedges/DuBourg . Interesting music on MySpace. |
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Bruce Dickey wrote: Did Buck ever complete that guitar he was building? Bruce, which one? |
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| Author: | James Ringelspaugh [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
It sounds really nice. What setup was used for the recording? |
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| Author: | Barry Dudley [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Very elegant! I too love the heel and you head stock has understated beauty! Does it sound as good as it looks? |
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
lex_luthier wrote: It sounds really nice. What setup was used for the recording? 2 x small diaphragm condenser mikes about 1' from the guitar, one pointed to the neck/body joint, the other toward the bridge. No EQ, no compression. Barry Dudley wrote: Very elegant! I too love the heel and you head stock has understated beauty! Does it sound as good as it looks? Barry, there are 2 links for samples on a previous post. |
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| Author: | Barry Dudley [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Sorry I missed that. The sound is very refined with great clarity. The sound is in keeping with the elegant look. Well done Laurent. |
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| Author: | Frei [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Bloodwood is currently talked about as one type of replacement for pernembuco (violin bows) so I've always wanted to hear one. Do you have a dedicated sound clip, guitar only? I'm very interested in this guitar, with the Iti top!~ 
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A-1 Italian spruce / bloodwood |
Frei wrote: Bloodwood is currently talked about as one type of replacement for pernembuco (violin bows) so I've always wanted to hear one. Do you have a dedicated sound clip, guitar only? I'm very interested in this guitar, with the Iti top!~ I think bloodwood has a tremendous potential as guitar tonewood, it's very dense and has a beautiful tap tone, geared toward a bass fundamental with nice overtones and a clear ring. It's heavy though, but no more than the average cocobolo or Macassar ebony. And it's so stiff that it can be thicknessed quite thin. Not sure of its use for bows, I can't imagine a classical musician playing a red bow, although it's easy enough to find dead straight billets. As usual the hype will take off when (if) this wood becomes scarce and unaffordable. Sound samples here: http://www.laurentbrondel.com/images/A-1_it_bw/A1itbw1.mp3 http://www.laurentbrondel.com/images/A-1_it_bw/A1itbw2.mp3 |
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