GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

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Rod True
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GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by Rod True » Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:01 pm

Hey folks, I hope you don't mind me posting some pictures of my latest build. It was finished back in February of this year and unfortunately this guitar had a bit of a tragedy in shipping. I shipped the guitar to Toronto via Canada post. I got the appropriate insurance ($3,500 value) and sent the guitar off. My customer got it and when she opened up the case and pulled out the guitar, there was a rather large crack along the back....the long story short, I got a quote from Tony Karol in Toronto to fix the guitar, Canada Post was excellent to deal with and got a cheque to me within 3 weeks of the claim and the guitar is now fixed and will be buffed out again in September.

So here are the final pictures of this guitar (taken by my very talented wife), taken back in February, I hope you don’t mind, there are quite a few. And here are some sound clips too. “Dry” clips have a level EQ and no effects, “Wet” clips have a bit of reverb and more dynamic EQ.
I'm very fortunate to have Brian Thiessen (a local artist) record guitars for me. I've always loved Brian's style of playing, both electric and acoustic (check out his album Road to Home & House of Peace when you can) and I'm honored to have him showcase my guitars with his playing.

Cheers.

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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by kiwigeo » Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:07 pm

Eye candy......nice!

Is that soundhole bigger than "normal" or is it just my imagination?
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Rod True
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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by Rod True » Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:11 pm

Hi Martin, it's been a long time :gui

You're eye is good, indeed that that is a 4-1/8" sound hole.....
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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by edrobins » Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:49 pm

Beautiful work, Rod. I always look forward to your workmanship, not to mention great photos, beautiful tone and playing. Keep them coming! ED

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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by Bob Connor » Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:11 pm

Nice lookin guitar Slim.

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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by woodrat » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:35 pm

Beautiful Guitar Rod! :cl :cl :cl

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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by charangohabsburg » Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:25 pm

Rod True wrote:Hey folks, I hope you don't mind me posting some pictures of my latest build.
O course it would not have been nice if you had decided to not show the pictures!

What a beautiful guitar. Congrats to the builder and his photographer! :D
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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by Trevor Gore » Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:35 pm

Nice guitar, Rod, and nice sound. How did you do the recordings?

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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by Rod True » Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:38 am

Thank you all very much! And thanks Bob for the Slim comment :)

Trevor, the guitar was recorded by a friend of mine. He used a condenser mic set just north of the sound hole 3-4". I don't know his gear as far as computer software, etc....however he did try and get the most acoustic live sound with the "dry" mixes. Hope that helps some?
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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by H3ytm@n » Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:16 pm

Looks good, Sounds great :)
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Re: GA model in Rosewood/Cedar

Post by Kim » Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:36 pm

Vaaary Ferrrk'in Schwwweeeeeet Rodrick 8)

Classy work, tis True. :cl :cl :cl 8)

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