My permanently curious guitar building mate has charged off down another rabbit hole: How fast can you build a guitar and does having the top's grain radiating from the vibration source make any difference?
Answer to the second question is yes, but wood choice is more significant. As for construction time, about half that of a curved model.
The real find is the one on the right. That top is Kahikatea and it works really well. Similar character to Adirondak Spruce; bright, loud and doesn't compress.
I love that there's guys out there who keep asking themselves original questions then head out to the workshop to build the answer.
Beyond a critical point within a finite space, freedom diminishes as numbers increase. This is as true of humans as it is of gas molecules in a sealed flask. The human question is not how many can possibly survive within the system, but what kind of existence is possible for those who so survive.
“The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench - a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side."
Hunter S. Thompson
"Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible god and destroys a visible nature. Unaware that this nature he's destroying is this god he's worshipping." - Hubert Reeves
Yes, they definitely look cubism inspired. Perhaps the colour scheme and some graphics could reflect that. They could be perfect for Ponsonby Road cafe gigs
TmcB wrote:I think I like the look of the one on the left the most - seems to embrace its uniqueness a bit easier
Agreed. I told Tony as much. He was looking at adding more angles and I suggested it was the wrong direction.
He also thinks that solid colour finishes will suit them best.
Beyond a critical point within a finite space, freedom diminishes as numbers increase. This is as true of humans as it is of gas molecules in a sealed flask. The human question is not how many can possibly survive within the system, but what kind of existence is possible for those who so survive.
"Vince, have you ever tried playing an expensive bass?" - Polarbear.
"And isn't that the finest acoustic bass guitar feedback solo you've ever heard?" - Billy Moose.
robnobcorncob wrote:Slowy: Does the one hiding in the corner on the right have a raised fingerboard and a negative neck angle?
Yes it does. That's the one I've had for a few months.
Beyond a critical point within a finite space, freedom diminishes as numbers increase. This is as true of humans as it is of gas molecules in a sealed flask. The human question is not how many can possibly survive within the system, but what kind of existence is possible for those who so survive.
Vince wrote:So what difference does it make to the sound?
Shape: None at all.
Timber combinations: Considerable. My favourite by far is Kahikatea top, Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides. Similar to Spruce/ Mahogany. He has one (not shown) that is Rosewood with a Rosewood top as well. Sounds great; big and bold.
Must've built well over 100 by now. Even he's not sure anymore.
Beyond a critical point within a finite space, freedom diminishes as numbers increase. This is as true of humans as it is of gas molecules in a sealed flask. The human question is not how many can possibly survive within the system, but what kind of existence is possible for those who so survive.
