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New Selmeroid

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:27 pm
by jeffhigh
My take on a Gypsy Jazz guitar
Blackwood back and sides/ sitka top
Qld Maple neck with Ringed Gidgee fretboard


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Re: New Selmeroid

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:18 pm
by Allen
Don't know what one is suppose to sound like. But I know what I like. And I like that.

Hoggy has fingers like a Geko. He's quite the talented you bloke.

Re: New Selmeroid

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:26 pm
by jeffhigh
The sound is very different to a flattop
I have not played anyone elses build so I don't know but this is bright a bit scooped and really punchy and loud
It's only on 10-45 strings too

Re: New Selmeroid

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:27 pm
by Nick
Nice job Jeff, yeah they certainly have a very different sound to a conventional flattop. More cut & bite & the true gypsy jazz guitarists use picks that are between 4-5mm thick and play more toward the bridge so the attack is something to behold!
One of my favourites effortlessly demonstrates it best.

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Re: New Selmeroid

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:44 am
by Tod Gilding
You have been busy,Looks and sounds very nice. Is it Falcate Braced Jeff ?

Re: New Selmeroid

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:32 am
by jeffhigh
Not this one, it is ladder braced across the top. Standard Selmer
I don't think a falcate arrancement would work with the downforce from the bridge/tailpiece setup as opposed to the rotational force from a fixed bridge

Re: New Selmeroid

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:40 pm
by H3ytm@n
Good looking guitar!! You should post a few close up pics