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With all the fires in California and all the rain and wind here on the Gulf Coast and all the turmoil we all are going through, I thought twice about posting a Joyous/Selfish comment ……. But, here goes and I hope Y’all will understand.
My G.A.S. is Over/Done/Fini/a thing of the past/ That’s it !!!
I received the 2019 FTC Granadillo/Redwood Namm from Matt @ Eddies Guitar yesterday. …
I have had very little sleep in the last 24 hours drunk too much coffee and my fingers HURT so good.
We have had a Tropical Storm Sally( yes. I played “Lay Down Sally”) form on top of us and the rain and wind have been steady for two days. Yesterday, during the first squalls coming through UPS delivered the guitar in perfect condition.
It is unlike ANY guitar I have ever played…. I won’t even try to describe the voice…it is just wonderful. For a good description of the voice contact Tadol….He is “The Pro From Dover” on Models F & FTC.
I have run through many different songs in my song books and the FTC give each a unique character versus my other guitars.
It plays finger style beautifully and thumb picking/finger strumming produces note separation that is clear with wonderful sustain if allowed….really need to allow the notes to ring.
So….Bottom line ……The Ramuda is complete….I can not imagine needing any more guitars. The 7 voices are all so different and each pleasing to my ear and each a joy to play …..and to look at.
I apologize for being so pleased and satisfied in these troubled times……But “Se La Vie”
Fair Winds
Hank
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I changed strings on the O.T, the F maple/German , the OM “The Tree” and the Martin and the 34 Zorro.
I think I’m being a bit O.C.D…….I’m going to take the Kayak and throw some 8 weight at sunrise off the beach in the morning,,,,Snook and Baby Tarpon are on the Flats,,,,,,, If you have never seen the sunrise over the “Glades” you have not known the gods saying “Good Morning”.
Fair Winds,
Hank
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I’m truly thrilled that Hank is as pleased with this FTC as he seems – the FTC is such a unique instrument, in many ways its almost a listeners guitar rather than a players. It projects out and away, to the benefit of the audience more than the player, and these few that they made with the granadillo and redwood have an amazing clarity and tone that is truly unique compared to most any other guitar I’ve played. Honestly, when I got mine, I played it quite a bit and started to feel more and more that maybe I had made a mistake with this combination of woods and model. But then, I took it to a friend who has quite an ear, and I played it for him, and he played it for me, and we both realized just how incredible an instrument it was, but not, necessarily, for the player. Once I had that awareness, I started to really appreciate this guitar for its incredible uniqueness – but now, both visually, and audibly. Which I should emphasize, it does not sound “bad” in any way to the player – but it isn’t the same as what you hear sitting 10 to 20’ in front of it. And I would not make it my “desert island” choice, but with the privilege of having a few great guitars, I am extremely happy to have this as one of them –
And not to rub it in, but I did get a little “extra” with mine – something I’d long lusted over for some years after I’d seen it on a couple of other SCGCs –
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Honestly, if I could take pics as nice as the ones you have of yours, I’d be happy to post them, but other than yours having the rope purfling and mine having standard straight b/w/b string purfling, the only real difference is a very slight difference in the grain on the back – but if I can get a really good pic, I will post it –
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