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For those Trenier admirers - Bryant just updated his Facebook page with progress of current batch .
Here is link
Trenier Guitars - A bit of color | Facebook
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07-20-2019 06:18 AM
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One of these is for my friend Nick Costley-White here in London, so I look forward to trying it soon! I believe two of the others are going to Pasquale Grasso and Will Sellenraad.
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I’m liking the new headstock with the continuous curved corners.
Last edited by QAman; 07-20-2019 at 10:46 AM.
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I agree. And the snakehead orientation is lovely as well. But tell Bryant it will be better if the tuners are offset from one side to the other. It's something a few of the East German builders did in the 1950s. And it's one of several German archtop design features that Monteleone has incorporated into his designs. Better pix when I get back from the beach:
Originally Posted by QAman
Last edited by Hammertone; 07-20-2019 at 05:16 PM.
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Hammertone ,
Great point with the offset tuners- I’ll pass it along to Bryant.
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That shape originated with his Aurelia model, of which I have the second. Love it! Originally Posted by QAman
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Yes - I remember seeing it recently. I might have Bryant put that headstock on my upcoming build. Hope your enjoying your Trenier. Originally Posted by FourOnSix
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Pasquale is an amazing guitarist - here is a clip with him playing with the WDR big band recently. Originally Posted by David B
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I see that there's one with a rout and 3 holes for a 3-point mount Charlie Christian blade pickup. I wonder for whom that guitar is built. Hope Bryant posts a photo of the finished guitar.
What's with the new popsicle headstock?
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Hi Jabs, Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
I believe these are all customer electric orders. Bryant will be sending me more pics as this batch progresses - and I will post them. He’s been designing some new headstocks lately , one of which is on the Aurelia.
In fact - I spoke with my good friend Larry W yesterday - and he really likes the continuous corner radius design and will likely be ordering one.
These Trenier Jazz electrics are really extraordinary guitars and offer the player something different than other market offerings.
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Elaborate, please? Originally Posted by QAman
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His laminated plates are different , his neck angle is flatter and it braced and set up like a D’Aquisto. Additionally - it has an adjustable tail pc bracket to change break angle over bridge - which also changes string tension. -it’s light in weight and exudes a warm creamy like soft woody tone - not found In your ES -175 , Sadowsky , Tal Farlow or many other laminate offerings.. it’s just different in an excellent way.
Try to find one to play and let me know what you think. If you visit NY you can play mine.Last edited by QAman; 07-22-2019 at 07:54 PM.
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My biggest guitar regret is having never purchased a Trenier. And I agree that the headstock change, imo, is truly complimentary. Does anyone do D'Aquisto style shading as good as Trenier? Big fan!
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It’s never too late to acquire one. Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
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Trenier's finishing is beautiful. Cris Mirabella is also very skillful with the D'Aquisto style shading. Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
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Another major difference - the laminate on a Trenier is a thin 7 ply build up of maple and mahogany bound by hide glue. Unlike other 3 and 5 ply offerings. I believe this construction gives the Trenier the warmth and softness in the note. Originally Posted by Hammertone
As Pasquale Grasso stated when he first picked up a Trenier Jazz electric - “ the guitar knows you immediately”.
Pasquale is a player that can own or play any guitar and he chooses the Trenier for good reason. It enables him to get that pianistic tone which compliments his playing.Last edited by QAman; 07-26-2019 at 07:50 AM.
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I'm keenly looking forward to comparing my 2020 Trenier Jazz Special to my 2013 Andersen Vanguard Laminate. I think Trenier put more R&D into his laminates than Andersen did; the Andersen is a wonderful guitar but I suspect Trenier's laminate plates are nicer from what I've heard so far on the interweb.
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That will be an interesting comparison - looking forward to the results. Steve Andersen makes a fine guitar. Originally Posted by coolvinny
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Fresh from Facebook, here's the Jazz Special that Bryant has just completed for my friend Nick.
Last edited by David B; 10-15-2020 at 03:36 AM.
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Just gorgeous !
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Geez!
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Man he is just the best. The best.
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He's posted some even newer pics on FB of another Jazz Special from the same batch!! He's killing me with all these pics. I was patiently hanging around waiting for my 2020 build but all these sumptuous photos are getting me ancy...
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Beautiful guitar!
Does the first fret inlay read Trenier? If so, I find this form of “badging” a bit odd for such a tastefully executed instrument.
Curious to know if that was a customer request.
Albert
Originally Posted by David B
Fresh from Facebook, here's the Jazz Special that Bryant has just completed for my friend Nick.
(Dig that first fret inlay!)
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I'd say 99% chance it was a customer request. Bryant is a super humble guy. Originally Posted by AKA
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Beautiful guitar, love to play a Trenier Archtop someday!
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A pic of Bryants completed new headstock design was posted today - it looks great.
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For those of us who prefer single coils ...
Made for Will Sellenraad. That's a genuine 30's Gibson pickup.
Bryant just put up a demo on his FB.
Trenier Guitars - Here’s a little demo of @willsellenraad...
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Starting to feel like a kid a few days before Christmas...even though my delivery of my Jazz is probably at least 6 to 12 months away.
I'm putting a Lollar CC (HB size) in my Jazz Special FYI. I was never a single coil guy until I tried one in a full-depth archtop (my lam archtop) but now I am hooked.
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Thought I might share this here. Those Jazz Specials are amazing.
Here's mine, through a pretty forward-voiced Princeton Reverb.
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Just noticed that Archtop.com has recently listed a Trenier:
2006 Trenier Model 17
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This guitar for Will is just awesome.
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Spectacular!! Originally Posted by QAman
This guitar for Will is just awesome.
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A jazz special with an old school (CC or Dearmond) pickup is all you’ll ever need.
juan hernandez on Instagram: “As if #chrisflory had an Instagram. (Also genuine apology for the lack of sleeves) #swing #broadway #trenier #trenierguitars #dearmond…”
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Trenier posted new photos of another guitar for Pasquale Grasso!
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Nice! Good to see another Special with FHC. Perfect balance of oldschool and newschool.
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....and speaking of archtop.com, what is a 'stringphonic' ?
2015 Stringphonic Lang-C Limited
Haven't seen these mentioned.......Anyone own one / ever play one ?
Sorry, no affiliation w/ seller, etc.
Thx.
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I am really enjoying the Kent Armstrong 6-pole piece single coil pickup that Bryant installed on my 17” Artifex archtop. It offers clarity but adds a touch of warmth with reasonably low noice for a single coil. The guitar is only six months old and the top continues to open up with added play.
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A stunning guitar Bob - thanks for sharing pics and update. The tops due continue to open up with play......they become more lively and sensitive. My 2013 Trenier Classic has been played a lot and is every bit as good as my 77’ D’Aquisto - which is a fantastic guitar. Originally Posted by iim7V7IM7
I am really enjoying the Kent Armstrong 6-pole piece single coil pickup that Bryant installed on my 17” Artifex archtop. It offers clarity but adds a touch of warmth with reasonably low noice for a single coil. The guitar is only six months old and the top continues to open up with added play.
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Here's my friend Nick Costley-White getting to know his new Jazz Special.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Hs_sHnvls/
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David,
Thanks for sharing the video . Nick plays beautifully and the Trenier electric is just magic. Everyone who owns one knows the difference.
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Photo courtesy of Pablo Valle, who has recently set up Pasquale's new Jazz Special. Interesting that Pasquale has swapped in a floating humbucker for the DeArmond.
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Maybe to reduce hum at gigs? David, do you happen to know what that floating humbucker is?
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A Pete Biltoft/Vintage Vibe. Same pickup that PQ has had on his signature model (which in turn replaced a Biltoft/VV floating CC pickup). Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
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Here’s Will’s Special in action. That’s amazing.
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Will is such a fine player as well as a great guy! His Trenier looks and sounds amazing! Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
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I think this is just the best sounding guitar ever. Why do I even own other guitars?
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There is a certain unique quality of sound that Bryant achieves on his guitars. It’s an organ like timbre and purity that inspires one to explore new ideas . For those who are fortunate to own one ....you know what I mean.
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Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
Gentlemen: The boat is gassed up, the waterskiis are waiting on the dock, and Mr. Winkler is on his way. Be careful what you wish for. Originally Posted by QAman
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Loving the WDR big band in this clip. Originally Posted by QAman
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