I again place this theme, as my last theme has been erased in the destroyed forum.
I will add some new pics...
It is my last guitar - Russian romantic guitar
Specs:
BACK & SIDE - Indonesian Macassar Ebony (from Dana)
Soundboard - Curly Redwood, Neck - Genuine Mahog. Bloodwood Binding (from Bob)
For Russian seven-stringed guitar the traditional wood is the Maple and the Sitka spruce.
But my practice is search for the best, to find an interesting sound. I think, that I could make it...
I asked a question about neck, It was important for this guitar.
Therefore once again thanks for Rick Turner, Allen, Nick O, Kim and all!
And also Hesh, Filippo from OLF!
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:44 am
by WaddyT
Wow! Outstanding!
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:22 am
by Kim
Outstanding indeed, thank you for posting this instrument once again for us Sergy, it really is beautiful and your workmanship superb.
Cheers
Kim
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:02 am
by Allen
I'm blown away by how nice that is. And that fret work looks superb.
What is a Russian 7 string guitar tuned too?
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:37 am
by Bob Connor
Gorgeous Sergy. Thanks for re-posting.
Are you bending the sides by hand or in a Fox bender? the waist is very tight.
Regards
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:42 am
by DarwinStrings
Very spectacular Sergy, thanks for re-posting that gem.
Jim
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:50 am
by Puff
Stunning indeed - and superb
Traditionally they are tuned DGBdgbd'. The alternative so-called Gypsy tuning, is DGBgdcd.
Here they are tuned open D as per DF#ADF#AD, or open E, G or A based on the same intervals being a version of Vestapol tuning.
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:42 pm
by Taffy Evans
Beautiful work and terrific detail, nice guitar.
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:48 pm
by liam_fnq
That rosette is amazing. If I didn't know better I'd swear it was real tapestry.
Awesome work.
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:17 pm
by Sergy
Thanks for a good estimation of my work!
bob wrote:Are you bending the sides by hand or in a Fox bender? the waist is very tight.
Yes, the waist is very tight, but I bent by hands .
I had serious fears, but I was very, very careful.
Allen wrote:What is a Russian 7 string guitar tuned too?
I use traditional, it is - D, G, H, d, g, h, d1
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Sometimes minor key (gypsy) - D, G, C, d, g, b, d1
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 3:29 pm
by PHANTOM
Glad you reposted i hadnt seen it before. It looks amazing mate well done
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:36 am
by Sergy
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Early Russian guitar music. A.O. Sihra (1773 - 1850)
Vladimir Markishevich played...
Amazing guitar, and superb playing by Vladimir. How good is he? Ed.
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:50 pm
by Nick
Boy what a way to have your guitar showcased! Beautiful sounding guitar Sergy & played by a master! My hat is off to you sir
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:32 pm
by Kim
Hey Sergy,
We have not heard from you in ages and you make your re-entry to the forum with this beautiful piece..Outstanding!! Talk about making an impression. Your first few posts here had introduced us to the 'making' of this amazing guitar, and your next knocks us over with Vladimir's wonderful skill playing it..
Cheers
Kim
Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:19 am
by Sergy
Thanks for note! Thanks for good words!
edrobins wrote:Amazing guitar, and superb playing by Vladimir. How good is he? Ed.
Vladimir is one of the best guitarists (7-strings) of Russia.
From A.O. Sikhra:
Sergy - thanks for posting that additional clip of Vladimir playing. That is some of the most agile, beautiful and exciting guitar playing I have heard.
Regards, Ed.
