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Not to long ago Frans posted some pictures of his "1925 Elferink Master 400 Stromberg" on Facebook. I had seen and read his occasional posts to do with "guitar physics", with mild interest I might add, but that was all I knew of him.
Anyway, I was so taken back by this guitar I decided to do some research on Frans, mainly on this site, thanks Rob MacKillop BTW, and others as well. I was convinced! Thankyou all!
My dream has been to own a "Stromberg Master 400 Cutaway". Very rare, only 6 made it seems, and for reasons we don't know they were 18.25" lower bout instead of 19.25. But I can't afford one
So, after many emails between myself and Frans I thought I should let the Forum know that Frans has agreed to make me an "1825 Elferink Master 400 Stromberg Cutaway", same upper and lower bout and depth dimensions as the original Master 400 Cutaway, "single diagonal brace", 25 1/2" scale, 1 3/4" nut, but same finish and ornamentation as his "1925". We are both very excited about this project I can tell you!.
Probably finished by Oct/Nov. So I will post the pictures of the progress of this guitar as I get them from Frans.
Well.........that's if anybody is interested of courseLast edited by grantc; 09-14-2019 at 07:16 AM. Reason: Latest Progress Pics
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03-23-2019 02:31 AM
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I'm sure there will be great interest. What a fantastic idea, and you've picked the right guy to make it for you. I look forward to the unfolding story!
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Here is Frans today with that guitar
(at NL guitar show)
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Thanks Rob for your positive response.
and......
Yes fws6......that's the 1925! Thanks for the picture!
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I for one would love to see the pictures of this Elferink guitar when it is finished as well as hear it being played!
Keep us posted.
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Originally Posted by Steven Herron
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Franz builds wonderful Archtop guitars. My Elferink Tone Master just keeps getting better sounding all the time .
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There was also a demo concert with the guitar
i ll try to upload or place a link later
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Very nice
Would love to get one myself ...
Triggs also offers something similar for those of us on the US side of the pond
Looking at Elferink's website makes me want one of his Avant Gardes as well
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Buy mine it is 18 inches and clearly is not a Stromberg (D'a inspired) in looks but will do the dance.
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Originally Posted by Steven Herron
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark
Great guitar might I say
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Originally Posted by fws6
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My goodness!
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Originally Posted by Bluedawg
Sendt fra min SM-T810 med Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by oldane
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Originally Posted by oldane
Here is a picture of Irving Ashby playing his Master 400 Cutaway with Nat King Cole. This is the guitar that Frans is building for me If you search Youtube - Nat King Cole Irving Ashby there are a few live vids as well.
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One more
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Tone Woods selected..........The journey begins
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Originally Posted by fws6
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Hmmm
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Watching this thread with great interest. I don't think I've ever held an 18inch instrument...
What a fantastic journey to share with such a talented luthier.
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Originally Posted by Dedalus
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