pstan -> RE: 2013: First Build (Feb. 25 2023 12:48:25)
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Hi Joan. About the head; I think I didn't like the long slot for for typical classical tuner back in 2013. Seemed weak to me at the time. But used the Rubner standard style tuners on the Torres. I'm planning a lute style pegbox and pegs on the Barbero build. Hi RobF Short answer is not aware of conscious Baltic/Norwegian influences in my work. I am strongly influenced by Japanese esthetic, design, workmanship and craft, and use many Japanese tools. But there are obvious similarities between the economy of Japanese design and modern Scandinavian. The sound-hole on the 2013 is based on Japanese cloud motifs. The sound-hole decoration on the Torres is basically the border of a typical lute rosette. What inspires you? Ahh... so many things! As far as guitars go, a beautiful sound. The visual is a distant second. Sometimes just letting everything go and enjoying playing the guitar. Emphasis on enjoying! Hi silddx, thanks so much! Hi mrstwinkle, not sure what you mean by "this", but I looked at the Andalusians and don't hate them. Have to go back for a deeper dive. Would like to have a listen. For me, it's all about the sound. Images, even recorded audio can't tell me much. I have to have the guitar in my hands. Hi HR, Yeah I looked it up too. I also have regrets of wasted time, years really. Ten years since the first build. All we can do is stand up straight and walk on. Wow, love what I am seeing on threerivers! Hi chester, Thank you so much! Yeah I've been working wood my whole life, I am 74. If you can find some old weathered giraffe bones, send them up to NY and we'll see what can be done.
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