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That was a joyful and uplifting podcast SoniA is a vibrant spirit .. heaving me with a smile on my face .
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN1The OT. With blackened edges. You’ve got OT so you’re close. A deep wine red has always got my attention esp when there’s some flashy edge and rosette bling popping out the perimeter. Let us know when you’d like our suggestion to add to the “overthinking”. Haha. Oh what a life. Now go snag a tarpin
Well that was a joyful gathering of a few SCGC players celebrating a deserved Happy Traum guitar visit .
The redwood top with abalone purfling and rosette just radiates warmth !
Yes I too appreciate the effort that these take to produce. They offer us all the entertaining ,knowledge and wisdom that is there to revisit at our leisure. Just re-listened to #7 & 8 on tops. There’s a boat load of knowledge .
Thanks
That was a special podcast with Happy Traum to wake up and watch . HOMESPUN VHS instructional source is a must for many of us. Thanks Happy Richard andTad
Hi Denny, As a long time SCGC patron and a KOA crazed woodworker I can tell you that SCGC has some of the best KOA sources than most. I’ve had a number of custom koa guitars made for me by Santa Cruz and all have been spectacular sounding looking guitars. KOA like many woods come in different quality / grading levels and associated pricing levels.
I’ve spoken with Richard on several occasions about his quality compared to what I’ve seen and have in my coffers.
Simply put in my words ,Richard sources only the best most highly figured and best tap tone sets for his KOA built instruments. Suppliers ,wood sources can all have their $$$$ value based on supply, demand and availability .
from my experience African Blackwood is a denser heavier wood compared to koa and possibly a level less controlled in the wood market. I know Lowden and Furch both use Blackwood in there guitar builds
Give Carolyn or Richard a call 831-424-0999. Or better yet message them Service & Maintenance: service@santacruzguitar.com
Welcome blues man. Looking at the photo of your bridge shows the saddle is at its lowest point.. I’m not a luthier but do a fair amount of set up work on guitar’s. I’m curious as to how long ago the neck was reset ? Their are some less desired alternatives to getting more break angle over the saddle but it involves shaving/sanding of the bridge, which is not the APPROPRIATE or wisest resolve to your issue. Lighter gage strings might make it easier to play for your 4-5hrs . It looks like the neck is ready for a proper neck reset by the Mothership/SCGC or one that they recommend if there’s one in your area. All the best for you and your SCGC guitar.
Magnetic soundhole pups simply work well for many reasons. NO QUACK factor is the best and easily removed.
You don’t want them to come lose in the case. Big weight.
Most enjoyable .. Keith is quite the poetic Troubador in a time that needs his humanitarian voice.“Hop in the Truck”
and join this songwriter soulful heart .. His CD recordings are a must have in your collection .
Thanks Richard n Tad
