New Build With Mr Wu

**Rob MacKillop** · 03-16-2018, 11:36 AM

Okay, that looks stunning! Congratulations. I hope it sounds as good, and I bet it does. The pick guard looks very small - are you okay with the size?

**Woody Sound** · 03-16-2018, 11:37 AM

That is awesome, gorgeous color. Now you need to find a gig bag to fit it.

**pilotony** · 03-16-2018, 11:39 AM

Nice looking guitar! The finish is stunning. Enjoy playing it for many years to come.

Tony D.

**BigMikeinNJ** · 03-16-2018, 11:48 AM

Looking very good my friend. Now do yourself a favor and put that case in a spare room OPEN to let it air out some...

And yes the Les Korn is Out For Delivery, all day yesterday I was tracking it's location and simultaneously checking the live radar. Looks like the driver that had the I-80 trip between Parsippany New Jersey and Maumee Ohio had snow the whole drive... It's gonna get a nice long rest in the Wicker Room before I open it.

Big

**Gramps** · 03-16-2018, 11:53 AM

Beautiful. Can't wait to hear a clip.

**sgosnell** · 03-16-2018, 11:55 AM

That is a nice looking guitar. I hope you enjoy it.

**CamillusUSA** · 03-16-2018, 12:06 PM

to see some pics!

**Alder Statesman** · 03-16-2018, 12:12 PM

Congratulations on such a piece of art! I am sure it will sound heavenly and it would look at home at the MOMA: Museum of Modern Art.

**BigMikeinNJ** · 03-16-2018, 12:34 PM

Camillus,

Now aren't you glad you did this ??? I'm proud of you son, hanging in there like you did - taking on such a bold project... Too cool for school buddy !!!

Big

**Boston Joe** · 03-16-2018, 01:04 PM

That is beautiful. I love that burst. Very nicely done.

If I were going to buy a high-end archtop, I'd seriously consider a Wu.

**CamillusUSA** · 03-16-2018, 01:06 PM

Big!

Yes, I would recommend this to anyone. It's a lot of deliberation, a lot of waiting and perhaps second guessing, but Mr Wu and company produce a first rate instrument one in which I'm most pleased. I'd say this - the process is fun and Ms. Lora is a world class act! She is on the ball!

Thanks again for your advice during the "process".

**BigMikeinNJ** · 03-16-2018, 01:10 PM

Yeah Ms. Lora is really a great person. Can't say enough about her...

Big

**carlescountry** · 03-16-2018, 02:18 PM

Amazing. Enjoy it!
GAS.

**RonD** · 03-16-2018, 03:28 PM

Absolutely stunning!
Congratulations!

**CamillusUSA** · 03-16-2018, 03:29 PM

It's quite nice.

**citizenk74** · 03-16-2018, 03:54 PM

Wow! That is some truly fine work all the way around. Congratulations, and play it in good health!

**2bornot2bop** · 03-16-2018, 04:10 PM

Clearly, photographs don't do it justice! Congratulations man, welcome to the Wu family!

**Boston Joe** · 03-17-2018, 10:25 AM

So here's something I'm a little curious about: How did people find out about Mr. Wu? Did someone from China talk him up? Was there any advertising? Was it just someone who wanted a great guitar but didn't have much money scouring the world for someone who could make one?

I mean, he certainly deserves to be well known, considering the great work he does, but it seems unlikely that one guy in China would find a market in the west. There must be an interesting story there.

**CamillusUSA** · 03-17-2018, 10:32 AM

There is a good story here, but I came to the party late. I'm a BIG fan of Mr Wu's talents, but I think perhaps someone like Big Bike, Spook or 2B would be best to once again tell the story of Mr. Wu.

On an added note, I'm not one that usually posts photos of myself, but I'm adding this to give you all the idea as to the size of the 18" lower bout and scroll... in the event someone else is thinking of such a build. New Build With Mr Wu-dwu1_edited-jpg

**Rob MacKillop** · 03-17-2018, 12:40 PM

Suits you, sir!

**Spook410** · 03-17-2018, 01:19 PM

OK.. I'm envious. You have a much better bridge on yours. And my case isn't anywhere near that nice. And most of all.. I want the big ports. Mine only has a single small port. Oh well..

It's a great looking guitar. Thanks for taking all the pictures. Now you have to be patient while it opens up. Looking forward to hearing how you like it over time. What strings are you going to start with? I like .013 PB's on mine.

**BigMikeinNJ** · 03-17-2018, 01:22 PM

Camillus,

It's a great piece... By the way, you look a lot like Burt Bacharach... not shabby at all...
Enjoy...

Big

**Spook410** · 03-17-2018, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Joe

How did people find out about Mr. Wu? Did someone from China talk him up? ..

I learned about Yunzhi from Big Mike. Bought several guitars from them. About the time Mr Wu left Yunzhi, Lora who worked in Yunzhi sales also left and started independently offering Wu guitars. Lora actually makes a big difference in the transaction because you need someone to coordinate in this unique situation where you get to specify some features.

Also.. having quite a few of these, it's not that they are 'high end' in the sense of a US custom archtop maker. You'll find the attention to detail and sound you get from a custom US archtop maker is, in my experience anyway, well beyond what's coming from Yunzhi/Wu. Of course US custom makers also exceed Gibson, Eastman, et al. That comes at a price though it's certainly worth it to those that can afford it.

These are good guitars and much better than any factory guitar made from lesser materials while costing considerably less. They are unique in that you can specify custom features. And they sound good which, in the end, is the main thing I care about. For under $1500 (certainly not as fancy as the one in this thread.. but a regular 17" archtop) you can get a really good guitar with the features (color, nut width, bindings, f holes, other stuff) you want. After set up and fixes for common foibles, you end up with something pretty good with all the benefits of solid wood construction. If you decide to get one I'm pretty sure you'll find it's money well spent.