A Mano Guitars: New Eye Candy

82Benedetto · #1 05-18-2010, 05:57 PM

Some new eye candy. Hi-res shots of the guitar

Pictures by AManoGuitars - Photobucket

If you guys would prefer direct posts of images to the thread, I can do that, but I think this is easier.

Comments, questions, and opinions are always welcome.

robertm2000 · #2 05-18-2010, 09:24 PM

Wow - seriously good looking guitar. In a couple of pictures it looked rather like a violin - are there similarities between your craft and other string instrument building?

Tbirdjazzguitar · #3 05-18-2010, 11:29 PM

The simplicty of the look defintily apeals to me as does the red

bopandroll · #4 05-19-2010, 04:36 AM

Nice looking guitar. but would need a red suit to play it with.....

82Benedetto · #5 05-19-2010, 11:14 AM

RobertTM2000, the biggest similarity is they are both handmade. The design is fairly similar to a Benedetto guitar.

wizard3739 · #6 05-19-2010, 12:06 PM

Nice looking guitar! Does it sound as good as it looks?

wiz

M. Smit · #7 05-19-2010, 04:06 PM

some questions:
will you be posting sound snippets soon?
what sort of pricing must we expect?
will red be your only color?
I really like the (apparent) absence of any (plastic) bindings, lay-in, and the fact that the electronics are placed in the pick guard.

82Benedetto · #8 05-19-2010, 08:09 PM

M. Smit,

PM sent.

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Originally Posted by M. Smit

some questions:
will you be posting sound snippets soon?
what sort of pricing must we expect?
will red be your only color?
I really like the (apparent) absence of any (plastic) bindings, lay-in, and the fact that the electronics are placed in the pick guard.

82Benedetto · #9 05-19-2010, 10:53 PM

Let me lay out the details to be clear here.

Sound Snippets: I am not good with recording. I am seeking a resource to do high quality recordings.

Pricing: Guitars will be $1500, with case, shipped to your door. This price includes a number of standard customizable options. More may be added in the future, but the following list is what is definitely available at this time. I'm hoping to do a small discount for forum members; I can't do much because of the small margins, but maybe $50 or so.

There are only two options with upcharges, and this is due to labor and materials. 7 strings are $200 extra, and an upgraded 5 piece neck is available but currently being discussed.

Orders: I am currently taking custom orders.

For this guitar, this is the current list of confirmed, standard, customizable options. Should you be interested in seeing another wood or material used for any part of the guitar, please let me know and I'll see if I can make it happen.

Hand: Right or Left
Strings: 6 string, 7 string (+200)
Top wood: Spruce
Sides and Back: Flame Maple, Mahogany, Rosewood
Fretboard: Rosewood, Ebony
Fret Material: Nickel, Stainless Steel
Nut Material: Bone, Ebony
Nut Width: 1 11/16", 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 25", 25.5"
Body Size: 16", 17"
Body Depth: Provide desired depth
Neck wood: Flame Maple, Mahogany
Pickup: Floating, Neck Humbucker, 2 Humbuckers, None
Color: We'll try to do anything

Comments and Questions are always welcome. I hope I could clear up some questions.

itsall4you · #10 05-20-2010, 01:43 AM

do the F holes have to be the shape in your picture? do you do traditional?

82Benedetto · #11 05-20-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by itsall4you

do the F holes have to be the shape in your picture? do you do traditional?

I'd prefer not to chage the f hole shape as it's inherent to this design, but if it was your preference I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem.

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #12 05-21-2010, 03:37 PM

Nut material: fossilized walrus tusk is nice, too.

82Benedetto · #13 05-21-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles

Nut material: fossilized walrus tusk is nice, too.

That's something I'll look into. I've never played with this type of nut before.

Just an update; two more top woods are confirmed. Cedar is available at no charge, Flame maple is available for $50. Unfortunately, the maple is an upcharge, but that's what it will cost me to use it as a top.

Tbirdjazzguitar · #14 05-23-2010, 11:32 AM

OKay so since im in the market for a new guitar, are these currently available? for order that is.

82Benedetto · #15 05-23-2010, 01:38 PM

Tbirdjazzguitar,

I am currently taking orders. There are a healthy number of custom options available, so if you PM me we can work on a quotation. Feel free to inquire with whatever it is you desire.

82Benedetto · #16 05-26-2010, 09:54 PM

Another update/clarification. Choice between nickel and stainless steel frets is offered. Originally, I wanted to do strictly stainless but the option for nickel is there.

Meggy · #17 05-31-2010, 03:13 PM

It really is a great looking guitar 82Benedetto. Sadly I'm not in the market for a new jazz guitar just at the moment, but would have to consider your guitar very strongly if I was in the future! This has still been an interesting thread though, and thank you for lovely pictures!

82Benedetto · #18 05-31-2010, 03:27 PM

Thank you for the kind words. I'm still trying to build a website for it

82Benedetto · #19 06-08-2010, 10:12 AM

Update: Website almost up

Additionally, binding is available for those that prefer it, no charge.

#20 06-08-2010, 12:02 PM

Are you trying to get me divorced!?!

82Benedetto · #21 06-08-2010, 12:07 PM

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any marital problems arising from this thread.

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Originally Posted by jeffstocksmusic

Are you trying to get me divorced!?!

Dookychase · #22 06-09-2010, 10:11 AM

Hey 82, whats behind the name Amano? Just curious as to how or why you chose that name.

82Benedetto · #23 06-09-2010, 11:27 AM

It is both a tribute to the Italian in me and an accurate description of the instruments. It translates into "By Hand"

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Originally Posted by Dookychase

Hey 82, whats behind the name Amano? Just curious as to how or why you chose that name.

Dookychase · #24 06-09-2010, 02:43 PM

Thanks. Do you speak Italian?

82Benedetto · #25 06-09-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dookychase

Thanks. Do you speak Italian?

Not much at all, unfortunately. It's something I've always wanted to learn, though. Can understand a bit from being around it, though

JohnW400 · #26 06-09-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 82Benedetto

Not much at all, unfortunately. It's something I've always wanted to learn, though. Can understand a bit from being around it, though

Well we got spammed today by moimoi2002 about learning English. Maybe they have something for Italian.....not

mangotango · #27 06-10-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dookychase

Hey 82, whats behind the name Amano? Just curious as to how or why you chose that name.

Thought that it might be a tribute to the many...spirited discussions that you have had with randyc and thus named after the Spanish Luthier Manuel Amano, known to his friends by his nickname of Mano.......

yep, that's the one

mangotango · #28 06-11-2010, 08:34 AM

OH COME ON!!!!!

A whole day?? It wasn't that bad, surely??

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #29 06-11-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mangotango

Thought that it might be a tribute to the many...spirited discussions that you have had with randyc and thus named after the Spanish Luthier Manuel Amano, known to his friends by his nickname of Mano.......

Those mano a mano discussions?

82Benedetto · #30 06-11-2010, 11:43 AM

I just feel like I shouldn't bring it up

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Originally Posted by mangotango

OH COME ON!!!!!

A whole day?? It wasn't that bad, surely??