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outgassing worries is the least of our problems mate. That's gonna be somebody else's problem in 40 years!
Originally Posted by BigMikeinNJ
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03-03-2016 01:48 PM
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Well you see, there was this guy, and he built a few guitars, and some were 22 frets, I think his name was D'Aquisto? Originally Posted by Marty Grass
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I dunno I got a lot of gas that's getting out even now, and I'm just 61... oh... you mean pick guards... Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
outgassing worries is the least of our problems mate. That's gonna be somebody else's problem in 40 years!
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Ah--18" as in the title of your thread I just noticed!!!- Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
Hey Jeff...18", being a Super Kenny Burrell and X700 owner, you know it!
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I must say, what these folks are doing is pretty special. The notion that they can build to order with almost any specs imaginable is a hell of an accomplishment almost regardless of the price.
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yoh man 2B, wish you were taking photos of Blondie, you're good !!
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Absolutely stunning, 2b. Congrats. (I may run with your design and call my next Mr. Wu build "Blue Turnip"...
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Lol Nils
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She's mighty big, but, she is SO Pretty!
Congratulations.
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Pardon me guys...I've been busy playing a new arrival
So, surprising to me, I successfully installed the bridge adjusted action height a few times, checked intonation, and dug into her. The action is nothing short of playable, this without so much as a pro setup. Even the frets seem fine as is. Big surprise.
As my intuition suggested when I placed this order as is, the sustain is off the charts, as each note seems to ring out much longer than any acoustic I've previously owned. It's tone is robust, and while deep on the low end and throughout the midrange the treble's clarity makes the guitars overall voice seem well balanced. It's acoustic volume is akin to playing a flattop, and yet it displays the voice control common to an archtop.
The biggest first impression plus right now is the action...it plays so effortlessly it almost feels like I'm playing a smaller 18" than what it is. I attribute that to the neck profile...if I did a blindfold memory test I'd swear I was playing a Gibson Lucille. Great neck!
So in short, I've not located a single gremlin thus far. It sounds like a new acoustic. I can only imagine how the voice will mature in time.
The jury is in...this is definitely a guitar of merit, and I'll be ordering again. I can't imagine why anyone would not want to order one of these guitars to add to their stable. Next up for me will be a single humbucker 18", which eventually will replace my Heritage 18.
Some daylight pics today...
Last edited by 2bornot2bop; 03-03-2016 at 10:31 PM.
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Last edited by 2bornot2bop; 03-03-2016 at 07:12 PM.
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2b,
Absolutely fabulous, very glad to hear that is plays as well as it looks, a very class act.
You must be extremely pleased with this wonderful acquisition.
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Like you I'm an 18" guitar fanatic. And sunburst is a must for me!
This is my 18" Fernando Jaen guitar built in Spain.
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Abelljo, yes, I've been waiting to see the Jaen! She's gorgeous!!! Go 18", or go home! Originally Posted by abelljo
Like you I'm an 18" guitar fanatic. And sunburst is a must for me!
This is my 18" Fernando Jaen guitar built in Spain.
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2b ,
A strikingly beautiful guitar. It looks like a very high end boutique built guitar. The sunburst is fantastic .
Good luck and enjoy playing!
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The looks are stunningly beautiful, and if she sounds as good as she looks.... .
2B, just a technical or perhaps artistic question. I don't (yet) own an archtop, but I assume that the 18 inch bout tends to have more volume and perhaps a deeper range of tone? For reasons of comfort I would like to consider a smaller guitar, perhaps a 16 in or so. How would you expect the tone or perhaps the volume of projection to vary with the smaller bout?
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Sometimes I like to compare the guitar to a drum. How does the size of a drum affect it's sound?
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Hi Jay! Originally Posted by targuit
I began with a 16" guitar. Soon after I acquired a 17" and I preferred its deeper tonality and acoustic resonance. Then one day I saw an 18" Super Eagle and just had to own one, without once giving consideration to comfort...not knowing I'd eventually develop a fetish of sorts for the greater tone and acoustic volume of an 18. A SE is a 17'' man's 18" archtop, due to their comfortable 3" depth. If one is comfortable with a 17 one is generally comfortable with an SE. 18's, to my ear, are simply more of the same, with the understanding that like any other guitar each is going to have its own unique voice. I liken guitar sound, to audio sound...it's all a matter of ones personal preference...I prefer the sound of an 18" guitar over any other size. Then there's that bass and sweet midrange...one can generally hear the difference.
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So I determined a more accurate weight. Actual weight of this guitar is 5.9 pounds...Okay, so I was only off by a little more than a pound! I think my 16" Loar LH650 weighs more
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I'm really enjoying this thread and the other Blondie thread. I hope you will consider posting an acoustic clip with a microphone. Also, I don't know what the proper etiquette is about this...Did you mention anywhere how much it actually cost to do this? Or should I PM you the question? Thanks, and congratulations!
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Hi Kenhan, yes I'll be posting clips once I get it dialed in and the pickup is installed. I'm having an extra weeks delay after acquiring the wrong tuners. Thanks to Stephen for having my back! Originally Posted by kenhan
As to cost, PM user member YolandaTeam. Her name is Lora, and she's very helpful, and will answer any questions anyone has. As to cost she'll fill you in, but this guitar is within everyone's reach. There's no more affordable carved guitar built to ones own specs on the market that I'm aware of. It's initial cost was on par with a new Peerless Monarch...I'll spend another $400 on a '1100 reissue pickup and install, a pro setup, and Schaller Ebony tuners.
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Thank you Steve! I've been admiring your Trenier threads too!!! The new website is fabulous...one of the best I've seen! Originally Posted by Steve Longobardi
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Someone needs to start an 18" thread with mandatory photos STAT! Originally Posted by abelljo
Like you I'm an 18" guitar fanatic. And sunburst is a must for me!
This is my 18" Fernando Jaen guitar built in Spain.
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Greg,
Your Mr. Wu guitar looks great. Keep the pictures coming as you get it set up. I am particularly interested in how the guitar sounds--acoustically and electrically--given all that body volume.
GT
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Well, the wonderful US Customs Dept. is holding mine. The guy over the phone started giving possible reasons. First stating that the declaration for the cost wouldn't make sense for a custom built guitar. Then when I went to explain that it is unfinished and it's missing the parts then he said it wouldn't classify as a guitar therefore the description wouldn't be compliant. He says that if it doesn't have strings on it it is not a guitar. I then when to ask him that a car has it's tires removed makes it something else besides a car? He had no answer. I said that that was interesting and I said I never knew my guitars stopped being guitars for the few seconds they were stringless every time I changed strings. I think it will be released, but they are just giving me a hard time as someone in customs has to justify their job!
I wish I could have a gig like that! Government jobs are great! No possibility to ever get fired, and follow mindless and ridiculous regulations and rules.
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