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Thats gorgeous! That figure in the top is beautiful – let us know when you get it. And congrats on the wonderful wife!
I keep looking for one of those Eastmans to try out! I was so close to buying a beautiful and easy to play guitar by a young Mr. Tyler Wells ( builds under the logo LHT) but the nut was just a bit tight, and before I spend a substantial (although very reasonable) amount on another guitar, I wanted to be sure it would be with me a very long time, and I just couldn’t come to that conclusion cause of the neck – but it was so hard to not grab it –
http://www.lhtguitars.com/thinline-green-burl-fugue
While I’m honored to think that I’d be given any credit for the efforts made to make this such a great site, I must deny and say only that Mr Newman is doing not just the heavy lifting, but actually 100% of it – I’m just riding in the smoking car enjoying the view, feet up and drink in hand –
I think we’re gonna find out – I don’t think it’s been used long enough, in enough higher-end instruments, to really know how it will respond over the years – plus, the FTCs are kinda unique as well. If I were to hope, it would be to mellow and relax just a little bit – to soften slightly, if that makes sense –
I think most of the old SCs were built with basic Sitka bracing and aliphatic glue, and they tend to have a warm and balanced tone. But many players are looking for more separation, or a different EQ, and modifications to the bracing, either the placement, the materials, the glue, or the actual shaping of the braces, all have an effect on the response and EQ.
Now, I can’t specifically say what effect each of those individual pieces has because I don’t think its a series of binary choices, but in my opinion, the advanced X bracing gives a bit more mid scoop, or more prominent bass / highs. The hide glue dries a bit harder, giving a bit more edge to the voice, and adirondack as brace stock offers much of the same as you might expect when chosen for a top –But for me, a little understanding is perhaps more dangerous than none, and if you are reviewing all this with the idea of ordering a custom Santa Cruz, I’d highly suggest letting Carolyn or Richards expertise help guide your choices, as there are so many other aspects to the build that affect the final voice, and they really know how to put it all together. And it’s the funnest part of the whole process – at least, until you actually get your guitar –
But – if you want us to “critique” the whole package – give us the details!
The only reason I can imagine to remove it would be to install a jack, and if you’re installing a jack, you don’t need it. As long as you use the SC case, which provides plenty of end-cushioning if you ship the guitar, I’d leave it alone.
There have been some interesting threads on the AGF with all kinds of warnings about “never glue an end pin in” and other things – sometimes I guess I take for granted the quality and details of the Santa Cruz team –Nice to get away from the media insanity and enjoy a special time with good friends – many thanks to Eric for his willingness to join us!
I am up for any of those dates – I think we can get a couple dozen of us together, and if people wanted to perform they could send in a file, or maybe live? It seems we’re going to be locked down and not able to get out and party in person this year, so any small way to see others and pretend to have some normalcy in our holidays would be most welcome –
I hope we get more input and can put this together!
Honestly – I think you won’t find a night and day difference – the medium will probably give you a bit more volume, the lights a bit easier to play. But beyond that, you’ll probably find that the differences will probably depend on the specific guitar, and the nuances of the set-up and build. I don’t think the idea was to create a string that would sound different, but to make a series of strings (yes, we’re all keeping fingers crossed that other sets will be available in the next few months!) that give you a consistency in what they present to your guitar, so that you get more of the true nature of the guitars tone out. Does that make sense? Medium tension are suited to larger instruments, when you want the extra energy from a little more tension/mass to drive a larger or heavier soundboard. Light tension for smaller instruments, or guitars that aren’t built to need alot of energy input. But that doesn’t mean you cant use light on big guitars, or medium on small ones. How YOUR guitar will respond will best be known when you try them. But do keep in mind – having your guitar well set-up and adjusted will be critical if you want to really feel and hear the difference.
So after psyching myself up to let this go, the shop has never called back –
Not sure how I feel about it –
What gauge are the Spectrums? And tuned down a whole step? Wow – I’ve been doing a half step and capoing, but I get seriously buzzy w/lights tuned down – does feel good though – maybe I need mediums?
I’ve been playing with my amp set-up, and also recently installed a UltraTonic pickup in a SC koa H whose pickup had gone bad. Well, the H sounds fantastic, pickup and amp both great, so it encouraged me to pull out a Cumpiano electric 12 string I picked up a while ago. Very odd guitar, but its nice as it has a short scale, and plays so easy even tuned up to pitch. But, its been a few years, and it needs fresh strings – I guess I’ll have to order some of these strings and set a few hours aside to make everything shiny –
I think many of us are in a kind of emotional limbo, waiting to see whats gonna happen in the next couple weeks, and possibly beyond –
I got together with my bandmates recently and it sure felt good to play some music for a couple hours – but other than that, I’m trying to stay busy, possibly a little too busy, so I don’t have to think much about everything I don’t want to think about. Being self-employed, theres always a back of the brain nag telling me I need to try and sell more, or build more, or organize more, and being married, theres a front of the brain, uh, encourager, reminding me that there are many projects around an old house that need attention too.
And now, we’re starting to think holidays – probably no Halloween, but what will Thanksgiving be like without lots of family? I mean, honestly, there have been a lot of years I wanted to avoid most of my family, but when seeing them isn’t really an option, do I want to see them even more? And no playing music and singing and drinking to excess in crowded bars while out (allegedly) Xmas shopping – and have we killed the mistletoe industry?
yeah – too much to avoid thinking about at the moment –
Made – I don’t know if “make” is accurate. They were essentially a whole lot of handwork for the maestro, and I think he’s got his hands full with everything else they’re doing these days – not sure if FJZs will ever be on the schedule again. Maybe, though –
That FJZ at Guitar Gallery is one I had a chance to play and buy some years ago, but couldn’t afford it then – Now I just figure I have to hold out until I find one he may have made with a wider neck – and I think thats a pretty safe way to not spend any money – but someone will get a very sweet and very rare guitar –
It sounds good, Daniel, but it does sound like the mic is about 5’ away – or should I say 1.5m?
Doesn’t that zoom have inputs for a mic? Could you try getting the mic in close to you for the vocals, and use the zooms stereo pair for the instrument and “ambiance” ? I am no sound engineer, so I’m just trying to think.
Can’t you send one of your kids off to audio engineering school or something? Could come in very handy in the years ahead! 😉
