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Post by jono1uk on Apr 7, 2020 16:08:42 GMT
Treated myself this parlour last week Chinese in origin but has had some UK setting up. It is based on a Gibson L-1 .. it has a wider 48 mm ( bone) nut and a bone saddle. Top is solid mahogany. Bracing is the more modern "X" bracing rather then traditional ladder bracing . it has been set up with slightly higher action so i can play slide and fingerstyle. at the moment it is tuned standard so i can hone my fingerpicking. Attachments:
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Post by bonzo on Apr 7, 2020 16:22:55 GMT
Very nice Jono!
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Post by calvoi on Apr 7, 2020 16:32:41 GMT
Looks awesome. Is it an Icarus guitar?
Would love to hear your thoughts on the sound and construction.
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Post by jono1uk on Apr 7, 2020 16:43:56 GMT
Looks awesome. Is it an Icarus guitar? Would love to hear your thoughts on the sound and construction. Indeed it is .. sounds louder and more "woody" then my Crafter TA-50 parlour .. it seems to be very well constructed. Jon |
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Post by calvoi on Apr 7, 2020 17:29:06 GMT
Nice! Sounds like the type of parlor I’d be in to. Want to get in to the world of smaller guitars. I’ll certainly check out the Icarus range.
Hope you get lots of time to get to know your new guitar!
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Post by coach on Apr 7, 2020 19:28:16 GMT
Seen these on eBay, got one in my watch list, heaven knows why, already 7 guitars in the house :0
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Post by jono1uk on Apr 7, 2020 20:07:40 GMT
Seen these on eBay, got one in my watch list, heaven knows why, already 7 guitars in the house :0 19 in the house for me ..and 3 amps ... |
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Post by coach on Apr 8, 2020 18:54:49 GMT
How do you manage to store AND play them?
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Post by 5slide on Apr 8, 2020 19:03:40 GMT
That looks really sweet Jono, congrats. Has a similar look to my 30's Gibson L-00, albeit a lot newer looking  |
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Post by jono1uk on Apr 8, 2020 19:33:31 GMT
How do you manage to store AND play them? mm well i got 4 on the wall ,some in cases at the back of the living room ...and the kinda leaning against amps and against the wall behind the amps .. |
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Post by calvoi on Apr 8, 2020 20:17:56 GMT
That looks really sweet Jono, congrats. Has a similar look to my 30's Gibson L-00, albeit a lot newer looking I’d love a 30s L-00 but the above parlor may have to do for me for a little while. Unfortunately those vintage Gibson’s may forever be out of my reach |
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Post by 5slide on Apr 8, 2020 20:41:51 GMT
That looks really sweet Jono, congrats. Has a similar look to my 30's Gibson L-00, albeit a lot newer looking I’d love a 30s L-00 but the above parlor may have to do for me for a little while. Unfortunately those vintage Gibson’s may forever be out of my reach The prewar Gibsons are amazing but for the pice I don't think you can go wrong with one of these. Also worth checking out the Framus FP-14M, they are supposed to be great little parlour guitars. |
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