Russian seven-strings guitar.

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Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Sergy » Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:47 am

I again place this theme, as my last theme has been erased in the destroyed forum. :cry:
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...

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In theme Bolt-on Acoustic Guitar Neck vs Dovetailed Neck?

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! :D
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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by WaddyT » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:44 am

Wow! Outstanding! :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl
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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Kim » Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:22 am

Outstanding indeed, thank you for posting this instrument once again for us Sergy, it really is beautiful and your workmanship superb.

Cheers

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Post by Allen » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:02 am

I'm blown away by how nice that is. And that fret work looks superb.

What is a Russian 7 string guitar tuned too?
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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Bob Connor » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:37 am

Gorgeous Sergy. Thanks for re-posting.

Are you bending the sides by hand or in a Fox bender? the waist is very tight.

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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by DarwinStrings » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:42 am

Very spectacular Sergy, thanks for re-posting that gem.

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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Puff » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:50 am

Stunning indeed - and superb :cl
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.

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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Taffy Evans » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:42 pm

Beautiful work and terrific detail, nice guitar.
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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by liam_fnq » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:48 pm

That rosette is amazing. If I didn't know better I'd swear it was real tapestry.

Awesome work.

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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Sergy » Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:17 pm

Thanks for a good estimation of my work! :D
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

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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by PHANTOM » Fri Oct 29, 2010 3:29 pm

Glad you reposted i hadnt seen it before. It looks amazing mate well done
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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Sergy » Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:36 am

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Early Russian guitar music. A.O. Sihra (1773 - 1850)
Vladimir Markishevich played... :D


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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by edrobins » Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:39 am

Amazing guitar, and superb playing by Vladimir. How good is he? Ed.

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Post by Nick » Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:50 pm

Boy what a way to have your guitar showcased! Beautiful sounding guitar Sergy & played by a master! My hat is off to you sir :cl :cl :cl
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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Kim » Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:32 pm

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.. :cl :cl :cl

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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by Sergy » Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:19 am

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:


youtu.be/

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Re: Russian seven-strings guitar.

Post by edrobins » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:14 am

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.

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