So, I've sold about 30 acoustics and electrics over the last 3 to 4 months and I've bought far, far less than that so I'm on the path I set out to follow. But, I keep finding cool stuff the custom builder I mentioned a while back (Richie Crowder) makes. So far, I've received one of his and I have ordered 4 more made of pretty special woods. I totally lost my discipline and ordered another yesterday. It will be a Dreadnaught made of Purple Heart with a Carpathian Spruce top, Ebony board and bridge etc. They say Purple Heart is very dense and a bit difficult to work with but he's going to build me one. It will be a while before I get it but I'll share some pics when I get it.
I really did try but..........................
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chazmo
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Richard, you've got the bug. What can you say. At least you're moving things around.
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So while you may have "slipped" a bit, 30 out and 5 back in is still progress, yeah?? As much as I don't play these days, it's difficult for me to justify the five I have!! Congrats on reducing the herd, Richard. Good for you!!
SFIV1967
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That could be a spectacular guitar in dreadnaught shape! I have seen two guitar builders in Germany and Vienna/Austria who made guitars and classical guitars from Amaranth, the purple color looks good and they say it is harder than maple. I have not heard them, so no idea how the sound is. Some other European luthiers also work with the wood from time to time.
Dana Bourgeois made some:
And here is a classical model:
And I don't think those "purple heart" guitars would count...
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Ralf
Dana Bourgeois made some:
And here is a classical model:
And I don't think those "purple heart" guitars would count...
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Rich Cohen
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More congratulations, Richard, on this detour into exotic tone woods. You are constantly evolving!
Shame on you guys. I read all your congrats and best wishes so then I just ordered another. This will be a Dreadnaught with Curly Eastern Black Walnut B&S, Red Spruce top, Ebony board and bridge, torch inlay on the headstock and Herringbone trim. Should be a very cool guitar as well.
chazmo
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walnut/spruce is a terrific combo, Richard, although with walnut I think I'd've gone with a cedar top. I'm sure it'll be wonderful!
You are on a roll, Richard!
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Good on you Richard! Glad for you.
Happiness is having something to be enthusiastic about and from reading your post over the past three years, I have identified four of yours:
Acoustic guitars, dogs, cats, and guns.
Don't stop!!
Happiness is having something to be enthusiastic about and from reading your post over the past three years, I have identified four of yours:
Acoustic guitars, dogs, cats, and guns.
Don't stop!!
You know me too well Shelby. You nailed the majority of my likes.
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Rebosbro
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I have a side hustle building things to fund my GAS. I mentioned that to the home owner, who told his dad, who met me there Sunday. His grandfather was in a band, and left him 40 guitars. He has 16 left. This job is going to end up costing me a fortune!
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I have a chessboard where the dark squares and the border are purpleheart and the light squares are birds-eye maple. I freaking love it. I didn't even know that purpleheart was a thing before I saw it.
