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My redwood 000 has dark tortoise binding that is similar to what you describe. I think most or all of them are bound because SCGC pride themselves on making high end instruments. They tend to not do budgetary things like no binding.
It’s a good price (the used one, not the one in the first post). I’ve seen several SCGCs at even better prices lately and I personally picked up a great condition 00 for about 1/4 of the new price. I’ve never seen one without cracks for this price. I’m still shocked at how lucky I got. Was going to flip it but it’s just incredible sounding. I can’t let it go.
Interesting thing is that normally priced ones are still selling so it’s not like SCGCs are losing value. The market is just weird now.
I finally got a reply. Apparently, they don’t receive the strings separate so they don’t have singles to offer. I hope to see that change as I mostly love these but the high E on the low tensions is is not my favorite.
Strings are largely a personal choice and the best thing a person can do is try different ones. I think it’s less about the instrument and more about how it’s being played and what sound the player wants. We’re not all making the same music in the same ways.
Thanks tadol. The problem with that is I like the scgc treble string “sparkle” and going with a different brand for the E would make buying scgs strings a waste for me.
I emailed the company 2 weeks ago but got no reply. I think their email form on the website has issues because I sometimes get replies and sometimes don’t.
Alex, I think you are correct. I’ve seen someone else mention that exact thing on AGF. For me, equal tension isn’t that meaningful as I started in classical where we mix and match strings for the next tone, and equal tension is less important.
I didn’t try the SCGC strings for years because the advertising is all about the equal tension, which I don’t care about. But, when I tried them I found the tone and lifespan are amazing so that’s why I use them.
For me, and others I’ve seen comment on the subject, it’s not slippage or any sort of left hand thing but it’s about the tone. I play fingerstyle so I can compensate in ways and make the tone fatter. But, it would be much nicer to be able to get a thicker high E to get the tone a little fuller. I feel the parabolics are wonderful at getting an even FEEL across the strings but they lack an even TONE when you get to the high E. That’s not something that’s just exclusive to these strings but, for me, it’s the only thing keeping them from being my perfect string.
LOVED this episode. I am over the moon about redwood after getting my SCGC sinker 000 a few months ago. It gives me the things I was always fighting to get out of spruce topped guitars. Instant response and lush overtones with no cloudiness. The slightest inflections let me convey emotion the way a high-end classical does. As soon as I can move a couple of my adi spruce guitars I’ll be getting another SCGC in redwood.
Thanks for doing these. I like that they aren’t just about the guitars but are always podcasts that can be enjoyed by guitarists.
Wow, how cool. My two SCGC so far have been purchased used but the company was still SO helpful with the questions I had. They even insisted on having someone call me to give a thorough reply. Really endeared me to this company.
Stark contrast to the grumpy response I got from the maker of a certain.. “amphibious” brand of high-end guitar.
It will vary throughout the year so keep an eye on it. I like the sound of my guitars between 40 and 45%, but target 45% to be safe. Treating the whole room is the only reasonable option for me as I have too many instrument but if you only have a few, the humipacks are a good way to go.
SCGCs are very lightly built and thinner woods respond more rapidly to changes. Rapid movement in wood is what you really want to watch out for the most. But, long-term is also a concern. Humidity that’s high can cause braces or the bridge to lift. Plus, guitars just sound muffled when kept at high humidity.
I won’t speak for them but you should definitely search online if you’re curious as there’s a wealth of info about this wood. Most of it went to other builders, some of whom have elaborated on it. Not just in ads but on the AGF as well. Hope that helps and I hope you get a reply here too.
I love dark guitars. This one didn’t look like much in pics but, in person, the rays roll and sparkle like the ocean at night. The tone matches the look. Deep and sparkly.
