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I like it a lot, esp. the structure of the rosewood, i can almost hear it swing...also the design of the rosette is pretty cool. However to be honest idont like the bottom, i dont know how to describe it in english...the way the lines arent parallel in the fifth (or second to last) picture. It looks like it was unintentionally.
Beatiful, beautiful guitar! That Rosewood looks almost like walnut, very attractive grain pattern. Not for sale, eh? Anders keeps the best guitars for himself, it would seem...
Jb
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The guitar is not for sale for now. I need to follow some of my guitars to see how they devellop. I have a couple of Blancas not to far which I see once in a while, but no Negras. They are all to far away. I might sell it one day or I might keep it
The non parrallel lines in the buttom is 100% intentional. Its called a wedge, but everyone has his/her taste of course.
The guitar is 6 month old now and it still gets better. Of the Negras I´ve tried (My own and several others) this is the most flamenco. It likes to be played very close to the bridge
Sweet - do you think the rosewood plays a big part in making it sound the most flamenco? (as opposed to other building considerations)
About 2 months ago I bought a headplate of madagascar rosewood because I saw a picture of it online and just wanted to see it in the flesh. Seeing yours, first one I have ever with back and sides like that, makes me want to try it for the next project - once I've finished the current one
That's a beautiful heel. I like the roundness of the binding carried through onto the heel and the very gentle 'correction' of the heel curve line as it comes to the point (If you know what I'm trying to describe?) I'm not too keen on the 'big grain' back. I prefer to see a good simple and well shaped grain line as the one Tom posted on his guitar, but that's just me. I don't like natural grain wood rosettes but this one is very nice.
Gt. Well, Madagascar rosewood is a very nice piece of wood. The problem is that its VERY difficult to get a good quality. The tree itself is small and few left. The good sound, I believe comes from good work. Next year I will build a negra with Malaysean Blackwood. I like very much the looks and taptone of that wood and it comes in good quality.
Jim, taste is personal and most want dramatic grain in a Negra. I´m glad you like the rosette
If I was dancing with a guitarist playing this I think I would just put the guitar centre stage and go for a drink! A work of art. Karenanne. (ps think all that grain might clash with your heart capo though!!!!! )
I have another set of Madagascar which is wilder, with spider webbing all over the center. Its going to be for the one who want something really special.
So far I've only used some of that McFaddens pour filler sold through LMI. I've really only had to use it a few times. Once on a negra of Palo Escrito and very little on the headplates. It's great working with cypress as you don't need the stuff. I believe PauFerro doesn't have any pours to fill as well. Could be wrong though but this is what I've heard.
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