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It's taken a while but the new Soloway Guitars is up and running. The web site is operational (although I'm sure we'll find a few glitches). There are some real good videos (both jazz and not jazz) on the site and on YouTube and there are a couple of actual guitars available.
Rather than blathering on and on about, here's a link to the site and a couple of videos.
And just to be clear: this is no longer my company. I have worked with Chris Cole to help make this happen but this is is entirely his business (for which I am grateful).
403 Forbidden (EDIT: I'm not sure why this shows up as "403 Forbidden". I've reported it to Chris but at least for me, clicking on it takes me to the site despite what it shows so please give it a try and let me know if it works).
Here's a jazz video:
And a decidedly not jazz video:
Last edited by Jim Soloway; 03-31-2024 at 01:34 PM.
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03-31-2024 12:31 PM
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Excellent news - thanks, Jim!
[Any info on prices?]
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Originally Posted by marcwhy
EDIT: Chris just changed the "Buy" button to "Available" ... I guess this is what happens on the first day of a new website.
And there are two guitars available: one with a 25.5" scale length and one with a 24.75" scale length. There are about four more coming right behind those.Last edited by Jim Soloway; 03-31-2024 at 01:52 PM.
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[Hmm ... I'm on my phone and there is no "buy/available" button. I'll check the computer later!]
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Originally Posted by marcwhy
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A big congratulations Jim! It must be gratifying to see your legacy carried forward. And without the headaches.
Link works fine. The guitar looks very very interesting. Love the spec options. The available option works on my Mac laptop. Hmmm....I've been thinking about a semi hollow lately...
So on the spec page there's some numbers about the neck that I'm a bit unclear about. Are these decimal inches describing neck thickness at possibly the first and maybe 10th fret?:
taper: 825-915 or 850-940 or 880-970
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Hi Marc. The Available button is, well, available now on phones. Let me know if you don't see it. Thanks!
Chris
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Originally Posted by ccroft
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Congratulations :-)
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Congrats!!
Will keep an eye on this and my budget .. LOL
Any plans for a 27" or similar scale?
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Originally Posted by Bluedawg
Last edited by Jim Soloway; 04-01-2024 at 11:11 AM.
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Originally Posted by Bluedawg
And there are some other mods that we have planned, but again no definitive timetable so that we can stay focused on the task at hand. When new models or other changes get closer to fruition, we'll start posting an "Upcoming" page that details what's coming down the pipeline.
- Chris
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Great versatile design. Looks comfy to play.
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Originally Posted by jcc
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
Chris
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Good work Jim!!!!
Nice to see the site up and running.
Tony D.
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Congrats, Jim. I loved the "Swan" I played for a while!
Greg
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Great news! I’ve had three hollowbody guitars: a 1974 Gibson ES-175, a 2002 Heritage Eagle, and a Soloway Gosling single 15. I just let go of the Gibson and I’m inclined to sell the Eagle if I can get my money out of it. I will keep the Soloway because it’s the most comfortable, lightweight, and easy to play of the three. Sounds wonderful as well. Good luck with the launch!
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Well done Jim.
I'm Glad you could carry the brand on.
I've always found your guitars to look elegant and unique. A testament to your designs.
Cheers to you!
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The grain on the first one (natural spruce or cedar?) is stunning. Pretty much perfect.
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Originally Posted by Gregc57
Chris
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Originally Posted by vernon
The S14 is even more comfortable and lightweight than the S15. Consider it the smaller sibling. It is 14" at the lower bout instead of 15", but is 2" deep instead of 1.75", and we thinned the top and walls to try to capture a little more acoustic presence. It comes in right around 6 lbs, +/- a couple of ounces. We also reworked the neck contour for comfort.
Here's a short video demonstration...
--Chris
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
Here's a nice closeup...
--Chris
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Hi! Just checking if anyone here has taken the plunge with these new Soloways?! Please share your thoughts!
16" 1920s/30s L5
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