American vs European sound

[Herman]

Well in that case I have to make another body mold. No big issue. I'll order soon.
Herman

[ken cierp]

Check this one out too -- these (Lowden "O") are my all time favorite sounding guitars!!

[Dave Bagwill]

Yummy!
Ever thought of kitting the KMG version?

[ken cierp]

Likely -- if I score some more Black Walnut.

BW and Cedar are pretty awesome in this configuration.

[Dave Bagwill]

That BW you had was outstanding.
Do you think the 5-piece neck would be feasible?

[John Parchem]

What are the attributes of an american sound and a European sound??

I wonder if american sound in Herman's customers ears is defined by the big D sized guitars. I find the big Martin's have strong bass and strong trebles and sort of fall out in the middle strings. I know the bluegrass people look for a very distinctive sound.

The two Lowden guitars I hear in the video seem much more balanced across the strings, and to my ears a tighter sound (maybe cleaner).

Can anyone else describe the attributes of American vs European sound?

[ken cierp]

Perhaps the European sound can be attributed to the open string and alternate tunings favored by the performers from that region?