Has anyone dealt with Lora/Yunzhi lately?

[Jim Soloway]

I have a project idea that might be suitable for them. Is it still happening? Are people still happy?

[sgosnell]

Not lately, it has been a few years. After getting my guitars from them I haven't needed another. I play my 16" parallel braced Wu archtop every day, and it's unequivocally the best-sounding guitar I own, and plays as well as any, including the Benedetto. I have nothing bad to say about my experiences, but again it has been about 5 years since I had any dealings with Wu/Lora. I've never dealt with Yunzhi.

[Jim Soloway]

Not lately, it has been a few years. After getting my guitars from them I haven't needed another. I play my 16" parallel braced Wu archtop every day, and it's unequivocally the best-sounding guitar I own, and plays as well as any, including the Benedetto. I have nothing bad to say about my experiences, but again it has been about 5 years since I had any dealings with Wu/Lora. I've never dealt with Yunzhi.

Thanks. Is Mr. Yu still in business. None of the sites I could find associated with Lora mention him.

[AllanAllen]

Last I heard, someone here had a bad experience. Long wait, poor communication and a lemon guitar in the end.

[sgosnell]

Thanks. Is Mr. Yu still in business. None of the sites I could find associated with Lora mention him.

I cannot say. As I said, my last interactions were about 5 years ago. I heard that he had stopped building, then that he had resumed. I have no personal knowledge other than internet rumors. I would suggest emailing Lora with your inquiries. Try [email protected], that's the last email address I had for her. And it's Wu, not Yu.

[Jim Soloway]

I cannot say. As I said, my last interactions were about 5 years ago. I heard that he had stopped building, then that he had resumed. I have no personal knowledge other than internet rumors. I would suggest emailing Lora with your inquiries. Try [email protected], that's the last email address I had for her. And it's Wu, not Yu.

I'm pretty sure that was just a typo but my brain is all over the place today so maybe not.

[sgosnell]

I did consider the possibility of a typo, but inquiring about someone named Yu might cause even more misunderstandings than already can happen, so I thought I should mention it.

[sgosnell]

Is this about your notional 8-string? I'm certain that either Yunzhi or Wu (they are not the same, nor even related) would accept the commission, but I would never guarantee that either would produce exactly what you want.

[Jim Soloway]

Is this about your notional 8-string? I'm certain that either Yunzhi or Wu (they are not the same, nor even related) would accept the commission, but I would never guarantee that either would produce exactly what you want.

It is about that 8-string idea. If I do it, I think the best idea is to just convert a 12 string. Ibanez has a 335 style 12 that I think might be a fairly easy conversion.

[sgosnell]

A 12 string conversion should be quick, easy, and relatively inexpensive. It should work fine as a testbed, and if you decide you like it, you can always have a custom instrument made.

[2bornot2bop]

I have a project idea that might be suitable for them. Is it still happening? Are people still happy?

Jim, you can purchase a brand new Yunzhi on Reverb

[Gustavo Eiriz]

A few years ago i believe that mr. Wu had made a web. Does anyone remember it? It was not the Yolanda team page we all know which is far outdated.

[Jim Soloway]

Jim, you can purchase a brand new Yunzhi on Reverb

I was thinking of something very specific: a wider spacing, maybe a longer scale length, and double courses for the two middle strings like the two middle strings of a 12 string.

[sgosnell]

I've never seen a website for Wu. This may be where he is currently.
Dejawu Guitars - Exclusive hand carved semi acoustic guitars.

Read the About Us page. Wu Dong Ming signed my Wu guitar commissioned several years ago. It seems he may have moved to The Netherlands.

[Jim Soloway]

I've never seen a website for Wu. This may be where he is currently.
Dejawu Guitars - Exclusive hand carved semi acoustic guitars.

Read the About Us page.

From what I remember of his guitars (including the batwing) I would bet on it. Some of those look exquisite, especially the T-Ultimate.

[sgosnell]

Yes, see my edit above. Same name, same everything except for location.

[bluejaybill]

Yes, see my edit above. Same name, same everything except for location.

The build page says something about shipping the guitar to the Netherlands for hardware, so not sure where the guitar body etc is actually built.

[sgosnell]

If it's not in the Netherlands, I would bet on China. I have no idea whether Wu has emigrated or is still in China. I just found the website today through the magic of internet search.

[Jim Soloway]

If it's not in the Netherlands, I would bet on China. I have no idea whether Wu has emigrated or is still in China. I just found the website today through the magic of internet search.

I emailed them about certain specs and they are open to almost anything. That's the good news. The bad news is that they are way out of my price range. Wherever the wood work is done, everything else is done in the Netherlands and it shows in the price. 6500 Euros for an Ultimate T.

[sgosnell]

It should be much cheaper to go more directly to Wu through Lora at Yolandateam. I don't know if that's still possible, but probably worth an email to try.

[Gustavo Eiriz]

I've never seen a website for Wu. This may be where he is currently.
Dejawu Guitars - Exclusive hand carved semi acoustic guitars.

Read the About Us page. Wu Dong Ming signed my Wu guitar commissioned several years ago. It seems he may have moved to The Netherlands.

Thanks, i forgot about that webpage.

[GuyBoden]

I have a project idea that might be suitable for them. Is it still happening? Are people still happy?

I've recently received an 18 inch Acoustic Archtop from Yunzhi. A very easy transaction on Alibaba.

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