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Cedar and Padauk – a good guitar combo –

Posted on November 25, 2020 by steve

Padauk is an interesting wood for guitars. The first time I tried to bend it for sides, it cracked, and those had to be discarded. 🙁 But it is used for bridges by some luthiers. It has a good resonating … Continue reading →

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Nico: Some wood sets for consideration

Posted on May 2, 2020 by steve

Wood for the back and sides. It has to be long enough for the increased length of the body. The sides have to a little longer as well. The pics below can be enlarged by clicking… First, I’ve had this … Continue reading →

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The Spanish Guitar, inspiration, and Leonard Cohen’s song voice

Posted on November 11, 2016 by steve

Here is a voice that appreciates the guitar, and the spirit, of the guitar as an inspirational voice. This is powerful. Let it touch you.

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