First of all...this one's a guitar. The next one will be a bass - I promise! Here it is Hope this doesn't violate CUP by pointing to my site. I'm really just excited about this guitar! The back and sides are 1/8" thick - sides are a 5-layer laminate. Neck block is W.Red Cedar with a veneer skin to match the sides. The top is braced lightly, with an intentional soft spot. This gets a soundpost which braces it to the back. By varying the length of this post, the top can be pre-stressed to different amounts, and flexing more or less under the string pressure, which loads it differently and (probably...haven't heard it yet) changes the sound. It sure changes the tap tone considerably. Love to hear your thoughts! (Though I'll be away from my computer until Monday...) Peace, Martin
Hey Martin, I saw on your site that you use Nordstand and Citron pick ups. Nice basses by the way! I am thinking of changing the Basslines on my Ken Lawrence to either of those two as they both fit in nicely. What are your thoughts on the sonic difference between the two?
DEY TUK MA JERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (jk) srry, couldn't help it. (got one in planing that looks like it a bit) but suriously, i realy like it. is it difficult to put the body together like that? how do you make it stand up against the tension caused by the neck/strings? why, in the building process pics, is the sides of the body facing the nut, left out?
Hey Marshall, Never fear. Your pics are not yet taken, but the subject is definitely underway. Pics will be forthcoming in the next week or so! Best, Martin
Gotcha. I know you started on this guitar first and have other things going on...just joking around. I like hearing about this one, as I have a nagging feeling I'll be interested in a baritone 6 in a few years (probably after I have four of your fivers ). Talk to you in a bit. Marshall
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