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I'm all in favor of innovation and all that, but how come no one's made a better violin than those Cremona guys a couple hundred years back? A local luthier, Steve Klein, makes some very interesting and cutting edge guitars that sound good, but, to my ear, Collings has taken the classic designs to new heights.
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quote: Originally posted by sonoman:
Collings has taken the classic designs to new heights.
And that he has sonoman! It took me quite a long time to win me over totally, as I was always on the the fence w/ my Collings OM-3C. But now...since I've acquired a Rwd SJ and have seen what Mr. Bill has done w/ the Gibby J-185 and it's transformation into the SJ...I am a true believer! And BTW...Sonoman: Happy Birthday. I was 60 myself today! Rich |
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Yeah, the SJ is a great design. And about being 60: that whole nonsense about 60 being the new 40 ain't flying. The old 40 must have sucked big time. Of course, centuries ago, life expectancies were in the thirties, so I guess I'd best hold my complaints. I'm lucky to be alive, period.
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I met Luthier Howard Klepper and played his Red Guitar at Healdsburg. A gorgeous little music box from a very serious and creative builder.
Thompson T1, T2, T2c
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