A focused sound

[bluesypicky]

In many discussions, particularly pertaining to acoustics, I read the term "focused" to describe a sound quality, as in "That guitar has a more focused sound than that one".
What is a focused sound? :shock:
Should I round up my guitars and have a "focus meeting"? :lol:

No disrespect (as they say in NJ)

 

[cjd-player]

Re: A focussed sound

Strong fundamental with minimal overtones. Think mahogany or maple rather than rosewood back and sides.

 

[bluesypicky]

Re: A focussed sound

Understood, thanks...
And I think I just won a new LTG record for the shortest thread ever. :lol:

 

[Christopher Cozad]

Re: A focussed sound

I think I just won a new LTG record for the shortest thread ever. :lol:

Introduce a veering topic that is so completely unrelated as to be painful and this thread may go on for months. Something like..."I remember records. I still have several vinyl albums. I am on the hunt for a turntable (since I was foolish enough to get rid of my killer '70's era Pioneer). Speaking of vintage stereo systems... :wink:

(Regarding an earlier topic, I have absolutely no idea what a *focused* sound of an acoustic guitar is supposed to sound like. Even if someone explained it to me, I am certain I cannot identify it after 2 glasses of wine.)

Christopher

 

[fronobulax]

Re: A focussed sound

Understood, thanks...
And I think I just won a new LTG record for the shortest thread ever. :lol:

Nah. There have been many threads that never got past the first post. Try this but please don't revive one just because you feel sorry.

 

[adorshki]

Re: A focussed sound

What is a focused sound? :shock:

Shirley Eujest says:
A flatback D25 (or a D40) is "focused".
An archbacked D25 is not (someone once said "It quacks").
Don't ask me how I came upon this insight. It took me years.

 

[bluesypicky]

Re: A focussed sound

What is a focused sound? :shock:

Shirley Eujest says:
A flatback D25 (or a D40) is "focused".
An archbacked D25 is not (someone once said "It quacks").
Don't ask me how I came upon this insight. It took me years.

Hey, we're all here to live and learn.
Couple of weeks ago, I didn't know cracks were the big Guild's craftmanship "secret".

 

[adorshki]

Re: A focussed sound

Hey, we're all here to live and learn.
Couple of weeks ago, I didn't know cracks were the big Guild's craftmanship "secret".

No, I said "quacks", not "cracks". You need to focus.
And BTW, have you been to a dermatologist about that sunburn?

 

[bluesypicky]

Re: A focussed sound

No, I said "quacks", not "cracks". You need to focus.

Don't mock my accent and my short attention span, at least be kind enough not to do it on the same line. :lol:

 

[idealassets]

Re: A focussed sound

Nah. There have been many threads that never got past the first post

You changed your pic to wearing a Hawaiin shirt. On that note how do I post a signature image; the same way as an image in a message?

On a related topic I think I have the idea of "focused", just never heard the word before. A Guild rosewood 12 string is not so much focused, but its got a great sound regardless. I do concur that maple does respond in a "focused" sense regarding tonewoods.

Craig

 

[bluesypicky]

Re: A focussed sound

On that note how do I post a signature image; the same way as an image in a message? Craig

Craig, see here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28066

 

[adorshki]

Re: A focussed sound

No, I said "quacks", not "cracks". You need to focus.

Don't mock my accent and my short attention span, at least be kind enough not to do it in the same sentence. :lol:

It was 2 sentences. You french guys are always exaggerating. At least you know how to cook. And a couple of you play guitar pretty good too. 8)

 

[bluesypicky]

Re: A focussed sound

It was 2 sentences. You french guys are always exaggerating.

Hey that's not what I said! Stop cheating with my quotes! :roll:

 

[dapmdave]

Re: A focussed sound

Well, it seems that you've lost your bid for the shortest thread.

What was this about, anyway?

Dave

 

[bluesypicky]

Re: A focussed sound

What was this about, anyway? Dave

I was just wondering what a focused guitar was..... :roll:

 

[Ian]

Re: A focussed sound

No, I said "quacks", not "cracks". You need to focus.

Don't mock my accent and my short attention span, at least be kind enough not to do it in the same sentence. :lol:

It was 2 sentences. You french guys are always exaggerating. At least you know how to cook. And a couple of you play guitar pretty good too. 8)

Hopefully they are rubbish at Rugby....

 

[bluesypicky]

Re: A focussed sound

Hopefully they are rubbish at Rugby....

BRING IT ON!!!!! :twisted:

:lol:

 

[Zelja]

Re: A focussed sound

Hopefully they are rubbish at Rugby....

BRING IT ON!!!!! :twisted:

:lol:

Ahh, who cares about the Rugby? Pfftt!

 

[fronobulax]

Re: A focussed sound

Hopefully they are rubbish at Rugby....

BRING IT ON!!!!! :twisted:

:lol:

Ahh, who cares about the Rugby? Pfftt!

Rugby? Isn't that Un-American Football? The Beatles song about Elenore?

I like

Strong fundamental with minimal overtones. Think mahogany or maple rather than rosewood back and sides.

as an answer but I also hear people use 'focused' to describe a guitar that projects well or can be heard as a distinct entity when played with other instruments.

 

[adorshki]

Re: A focussed sound

Rugby? Isn't that Un-American Football? The Beatles song about Elenore?

Eleanor Rugby? Took on the team and was buried along with her name?
Nobody came?