Holst guitars

[kris]

All these guitars are just beautiful.

[jazzimprov]

A few more impressive pics

[Jonathan0996]

I didn't know you had a Holst. That one's a beauty!

Hey, a custom guitar in 10 months is pretty darn good, actually! Be patient, and you will be pleased!

As Jonathan mentioned, Steve is quite detailed, and wants to make sure the customer is pleased!

Mine is 16" lower bout; 1 3/4" nut width; 24.9" scale length; with a Bareknuckle humbucker (his recommendation, and I love it! I've since put Bareknuckles on another guitar, too!). The neck is "slimmer" as opposed to "chunky," and it's really comfortable! [he'll do whatever you want]

[My room is kinda dark, but you get the idea]

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[2bornot2bop]

I’m curious, how many here actually own Holst guitars? It would be nice if some owners would weigh in.

[helios]

Mr. Holst informed me that his laminate plates are very similar to those made by Mr. Roger Borys. As with Mr. Borys, Mr. Holst's laminated plates sound very, very, good as I've owned them both. I basically had Stephen Holst build a laminate with the same dimensions as a Borys B-120 or a Sadowsky Jim Hall (16" X 2.75" with 25" scale).

Yeah 10 months is what he told me as well

Mark Campellone is 4 years.

I am getting the specs together for my 16" laminate.

His prices are very reasonable!

Cancel the Af2000 order next.

Now that I am at the age where time flies by, it won't be too long.

[rictroll]

I love my Holst laminate.

It's held up over the years and continues to delight.

[marcwhy]

I love the colors on this one, "helios" -- beautiful!

[Crm114]

Holst does amazing custom work

A couple of years ago when he built my carved arch top we found a new stash of wood with a supplier and he was smart and bought a bunch of really elegant billets from the guy -,that wood source has since dried up.

He cuts his own plates and is really good at it so if you buy a laminated guitar from him you’re gonna really be surprised how resonant and sweet it is.

he makes your guitar exactly the way you want it and he is a perfectionist it’s pretty hard to go wrong with Steve Holst and as others have said his prices are really fair.

BigMike

[vinnyv1k]

[2bornot2bop]

Bound, right down to the pick guard. I really like that.

[vinnyv1k]

A lot of guitar for $3300 new.

[Crm114]

busy putting together chicken cacciatore. Now that all of that is simmering away I can put a few pictures of my 17 inch fully carved Holst up

[Crm114]

[2bornot2bop]

Beautiful guitar BM!

[2bornot2bop]

A lot of guitar for $3300 new.

So there was a price increase to $4k after yours. I had no idea these great guitars were produced so inexpensively! Even $4k is a steal today for a handmade archtop.

[jazzimprov]

Trying to put my specs together for the 16" laminate 2.75"

Lots to consider.
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[marcwhy]

Trying to put my specs together for the 16" laminate 2.75"

Lots to consider.
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Talk with Steve! I knew a lot of what I wanted, and he was very helpful with the rest!

[jazzimprov]

We've been communicating.
Got what I need, he can fill in the empty spots.

[bluejaybill]

So there was a price increase to $4k after yours. I had no idea these great guitars were produced so inexpensively! Even $4k is a steal today for a handmade archtop.

I paid a tad more than that for a (slightly)used Borys of similar construction.

[Jabberwocky]

I'd like to have some of that chicken cacciatore!!

[Crm114]

you got it

I'd like to have some of that chicken cacciatore!!

[jazzimprov]

Don't ya hate high resolution cameras?

[Jonathan0996]

1197688[/URL]]Trying to put my specs together for the 16" laminate 2.75"

Lots to consider.
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Yeah, it can be a little mind numbing. Before ordering from Holst all I had to do to buy a guitar was to play it and see if I liked it. You’ll figure it out. Call Steve if you need to. He can be very helpful.

[wintermoon]

you got it

Looks good Big but did you cook it down that much on purpose?
I like it a little more liquid to sop up the gravy w some good Italian bread
Anyway I'm officially hungry

[Crm114]

Wintermoon

it’s necessary to cook it down the way I did but it is not dry at all the combination of the caramelized vidalia onions and red bell peppers and button mushrooms with the wine and the plum tomatoes and fresh basil makes the chicken just fall apart and the vegetables have the best flavors

you use about a cup to 12 ounces of red wine and being I don’t drink anymore I had an older Cabernet that I popped and used, a Hess reserve from 2016

I gave some to an old widow I know on the fourth floor today I made her fucking day I assure you

BigMike