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For those of you that have played them, how would you characterize the sound of a ladder braced guitar relative to the more standard x-braced approach?

Weren’t many of the 1920’s blues recordings played on ladder braced instruments?

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Oh yes--did you make that purfling yourself?
If so, out of....?[/QUOTE]

Thanks Steve, about the purfling, yes & no..... I took a standard fine herringbone purf and split it down the middle taking out the maple center piece and replaced it with a bundle of B/G/B/B/G/B fibers at .020" each for a total width of ~.25". Gives it a little old timey look without the price of custom purflings.

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[QUOTE=dmills] For those of you that have played them, how would you characterize the sound of a ladder braced guitar relative to the more standard x-braced approach?

Weren’t many of the 1920’s blues recordings played on ladder braced instruments?[/QUOTE]

Punchy, Responsive, Loud, Midrangey, nice strong trebles and warm thumping bass that's not boomy, but still strong.
Just the thing you want for country blues.

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Thank, John... How cool!

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Looking forward to hearing a sound clip John. Police Dog Blues perhaps?

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I just love the vintage look John. When done well, it breathes life and class into a guitar and imparts an air of grace normally only won after much time. You have done well John, very well, it's all fine wine to me.

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[QUOTE=John How]I took a standard fine herringbone purf and split it down the middle [/QUOTE]

How did you go about splitting it down the middle John?

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In a word Superb

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[QUOTE=dmills] For those of you that have played them, how would you characterize the sound of a ladder braced guitar relative to the more standard x-braced approach?
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The couple I've tried had a very "intimate" sound. Warm and woody, with lots of midrange, which would seem limiting, but actually imparts a great balance from bass to treble. It's a sound I like very much, and I'm glad to see someone of John's skill bringin' 'em back!
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It looks like it may be under 4 pounds, any way to weigh it?
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Hesh, I weighed it after work today and it's 3lb 1.1oz all strung up with light gauge strings.

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That is so fine, John!
Any chance of getting a closer shot of your binding?
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Sweet. I know others have asked but would like to know what the model is based on. I could get into making one of those. Lover that old look. Very very nice for sure
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Wow John, sure looks nice!
Best of both worlds, Brand new-vintage.
Way to go! Shows your love of building.

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