Guitar No 5

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Mike_Kinny

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Guitar No 5

Hi guys, gals too,

Finished my number 5.

Pictures:
http://s852.photobucket.com/albums/ab85/Mike_Kinny/Guitar%20No%205/

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 27 2009 1:08:15

Mike_Kinny

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

just added a couple of video clips to the photobucket album.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 27 2009 2:48:09

diazf

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From: NYC

RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

Very cool guitar. How does the flamenco setup work with the raised fingerboard, i.e., string height to soundboard? Also where did you find the light wood (boxwood) pegs? I've been looking for them.
Regards,
--Fabian

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 27 2009 13:46:11

at_leo_87

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

wow, im very jealous!

what woods did you use? you're a creative, experimental fellow.

did you make the soundhole larger?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 27 2009 17:23:11

Mike_Kinny

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to diazf)

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Very cool guitar. How does the flamenco setup work with the raised fingerboard, i.e., string height to soundboard?

At bridge the string height is 5mm and string height gradually increases. So somewhere between bridge and soundhole would be convenient to position the right hand.

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Also where did you find the light wood (boxwood) pegs? I've been looking for them.

Madinter Spain.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 28 2009 1:28:23

Mike_Kinny

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to at_leo_87)

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what woods did you use?

Sapele back/sides, engleman spruce top, padouk bridge/fingerboard.

quote:

you're a creative, experimental fellow.

Thanks, I see little point in trying to copy.

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did you make the soundhole larger?

Good eyes there. Yes it is larger.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 28 2009 1:35:38

at_leo_87

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

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Good eyes there. Yes it is larger.

any effect on sound that you notice?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 30 2009 13:02:02

Mike_Kinny

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to at_leo_87)

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any effect on sound that you notice?

Nothing I can say with certainty. However I am very satisfied with the sound and this time (contrary to the other guitars) did no tweaking after stringing the guitar.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 2 2009 12:13:33

kozz

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From: Eindhoven NL

RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

Nice guitar Mike.
Isn't the larger soundhole something which is also on Baroque guitars?

Only the openheadstock with pegs hasn't my personal preference, but the soundport looks sweet.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 6 2009 2:30:26

minordjango

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

gosh what a beautiful and original guitar and fine playing !!

may i ask if your selling them how much aree you selling them for ??

looks amazing sounds fine too

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 6 2009 4:40:55

Mike_Kinny

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to kozz)

quote:

Isn't the larger soundhole something which is also on Baroque guitars?

Yes but their rosette has acoustical functionality.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 6 2009 11:03:28

Mike_Kinny

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RE: Guitar No 5 (in reply to minordjango)

quote:

gosh what a beautiful and original guitar and fine playing !!

may i ask if your selling them how much aree you selling them for ??

looks amazing sounds fine too

Thanks.

If you could try it and compare it your Conde or whatever big name guitar you are playing I would ask 3000 Euro, but over the net and because its the first instrument I'm selling my asking price is 1400 Euro.

I have a Pedro de Miguel 1a at home. If anybody is interested I can make an audio with some decent recording equipment comparing them side by side.

Edit: Furthermore if not happy buyer can send it back within 30 days and get full refund.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 6 2009 11:13:07