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Re: American vs European sound

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:05 pm
by Herman
Well in that case I have to make another body mold. No big issue. I'll order soon.
Herman

Re: American vs European sound

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:14 pm
by ken cierp
Check this one out too -- these (Lowden "O") are my all time favorite sounding guitars!!

Re: American vs European sound

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:06 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Yummy!
Ever thought of kitting the KMG version?

Re: American vs European sound

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:29 pm
by ken cierp
Likely -- if I score some more Black Walnut.

BW and Cedar are pretty awesome in this configuration.

Re: American vs European sound

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:35 pm
by Dave Bagwill
That BW you had was outstanding.
Do you think the 5-piece neck would be feasible?

Re: American vs European sound

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:52 pm
by 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?

Re: American vs European sound

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:07 am
by ken cierp
Perhaps the European sound can be attributed to the open string and alternate tunings favored by the performers from that region?