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Goodman ladder braced Grand Concert- Oak/Adi
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Author:  Brad Goodman [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 3:47 pm ]
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Here is one of the latest ladder braced guitars I made. It Is my Grand Concert size-14-1/2" at the lower bout, 4-1/2" deep. at the tail 4-1/4" at the heel.

The back and sides are quarter sawn white oak , Adi top ,ebony fretboard and bridge, Honduran mahogany one piece neck. Ivoroid bindings. Stew Mac Golden Age tuners. 25.4 scale. fretboard and head inlays from Andy Depaule.

A special thanks to Haans Brentrup for making the gorgeous purfling, It really "made" the guitar..

As far as the sound goes...I really love it Great definition/separation and when you strum it doesn't get "muddy".

As far as the Oak goes... To me it has the look of the most "exotic" tonewood at any price. This set cost around $25.
(I resawed it myself)
Author:  CharlieT [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:28 pm ]
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That is a stunning instrument, Brad! Really beautiful. I love the figured oak. How did you color it?
Author:  Brad Goodman [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:41 pm ]
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CharlieT wrote:
That is a stunning instrument, Brad! Really beautiful. I love the figured oak. How did you color it?

Hi Charlie, I applied the stain directly to the wood after I taped off all the pufling and binding. I used the concentrated liquid dye(trans tint) in alchohol. I did three coats all slightly different colors.
Author:  CharlieT [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:44 pm ]
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Thanks Brad. Is the finish nitro?
Author:  jack [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:46 pm ]
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really nice Brad! the oak is beautiful; Haans will be proud!
Author:  David Newton [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:23 pm ]
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Awesome Oak! All of it is awesome really.
The Larson brothers would be proud.
Author:  Brad Goodman [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:44 pm ]
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CharlieT wrote:
Thanks Brad. Is the finish nitro?

Yes, Nitro. Mohawk Instrument lacquer.
Author:  Alex Kleon [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:26 pm ]
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Lovely! QS white oak is my favourite cabinet wood, and it looks great for a guitar. Well done, Brad!

Alex
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:35 pm ]
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Fantastic, Brad. Beautiful work!
Author:  George L [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:33 am ]
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Super! You are making beautiful instruments, Brad. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Author:  Joe Beaver [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:36 am ]
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Beautiful guitar Brad, well done!!!
Author:  Colin North [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:04 am ]
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Smokin'
8-)
Author:  Haans [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:27 am ]
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Dang right Hans is proud!
Way to go Brad! Drop me your email address, could you? Don't much like PM"s. Just send it to johann@brentrup.com
Note the "clarity" vs "muddy". It's true. Also evenness across the strings, more than boomy bass and sparkly trebles. You actually get midrange...
Love to hear you play a tune on it, but s'pose your waiting for it to break in a bit.
Author:  Doug Balzer [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 7:30 am ]
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Love it!
Author:  Ken Jones [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:08 am ]
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Outstanding! That oak is fantastic!


Ken Jones
Mountain Song Guitars
Author:  ernie [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:35 am ]
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Mo has some of the best 1/4 sawn w. oak in the usa , it is exported for wine/ spirits internationally . I have quite a bit of it . Thanks brad great job! , an vy inspiring.
Author:  jfmckenna [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:44 am ]
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That's quite a beauty! I can't wait to start building oak parlor's again. Lovely stuff. I resaw it myself to, wood is free :D

The inlay on that guitar is quite complex and beautiful.
Author:  Glenn LaSalle [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:23 pm ]
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Beautiful! Nice to see my 1925 Joseph Nettuno Grand concert has inspired some nice purling :-):
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Glenn
Author:  SteveSmith [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:48 pm ]
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A fine instrument in the tradition of the Brentrup school. [:Y:]
Author:  pdolan [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 7:41 pm ]
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Beautiful. And beautiful done. Thanks for sharing.

Pete
Author:  Anthony Z [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:38 pm ]
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Brad, always great to see pictures of your excellent work. I haven't been around as of late -- didn't you previously post new builds appropriately dressed in suit and tie? :-). Quality of build remains -- posting standards obviously on the slide.

All kidding aside - I love the top purfling and the backstrip.....beautifully and tastefully done.
Author:  Dave Livermore [ Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:41 am ]
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Stunning is the word that needs to be used here
Author:  Michael Lloyd [ Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:17 pm ]
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Love what you've done with that oak! Simply gorgeous!
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