Hi Stephen, Michael, all: sorry, 667 mm scale was just my misquote, you are absolutely right, it is 664 mm for Ramirez (it is 666.8 for Yamaha 7-string...
Hello Stephen, Try the Spanish company, Bausach, they supply to many Spanish makers. If that fails, I believe the English company. Hiscox, will do a ...
Stephen, That TKL 8900 case ... did you have to make any modifications to it after you bought it so that it'd fit your 650mm 10-string? Thanks, Glen ... ...
... Hey Glen, I can sort of answer your question, but I'm interested in reading what Stephen does as well. I use the TKL model 8800 for the 650mm scale...
... Surprisingly, the 650-scale 10-string fits with absolutely no mods necessary. Also, a Ramirez 664-scale 8-string fits in there perfectly with no mods...
Yo, Perf Is there a possibility you could share your score for that Weiss Allegro with the group? I have the book on the Moscow Manuscript (plus it's...
Hi Glen, Sure thing! It'll have to wait til I get back, though, as I'm on vacation at teh moment. I'll announce it when it's uploaded. I've also made a few...
Hi Stephen, After a (fruitless) exhaustive search for a snug case for the Ramirez awhile back, I decided to modify the TKL dreadnaught case that came with it....
... I'll give you a clue: he apprenticed with the luthier who made your 10-string guitar! I will post photos sometime over this long weekend. Stephen...
... McBroom is in a modified ... curent OM case maker with a ... all 41" as the interior length, ... Hey Stephen, Well, I reckon it would be pretty hard to go...
... Thanks for the clarification. You are right -- an OM 12-string case is probably the best place to look. I checked the specs for the Taylor guitar and it is...
Hi Enrico: I give you another example, on a different parameter, namely, nut ... This is overly simplified, but I believe there is some truth to it. 1) Ramirez...
... Actually, I think I'm going to keep this particular guitar, but I would certainly be happy to create a WANTED TO BUY page on Cathedral Guitar, where you...
Hi Stephen, thanks for replying. I fully subscribe to your argument about classical guitar design having been influenced by large-hand artist players like...
Hi Enrico, I have two 7-strings. I have sort of the opposite opinion about string spacing. I want it to be the same as my 6-strings with a 52mm nut. So,...
Hi Glen, well, from your answer I conclude that we are both being consistent with our respective personal preferences/dispositions. I have no problems with...
... I am reminded of the guitars of the first half of the 19th Century, and how many (if not most) of them had quite short scales by today's standards. I...
Brilliant idea Stephen!! I have a steel string built by the same luthier that built my 8 string that I want to sell....so I'll get on that and get back to you...
... Yes!!! I am thrilled with it. It has a great sound, with fantastic basses that don't fade out as you go down to 10=A. I have it strung with Savarez Carbon...
A reminder that one of Matt's 7-string guitars is currently up for sale. I have played it and it is an amazing instrument. Stephen 2003 extended 7-string...
Stephen, This is the guitar that Matthew brought to the Festival last year, isn't it? Hey, that guitar had an amazing low G because of the extension. Loud and...
... Yes, that is the one. I thought it had some of the best trebles I had ever heard -- very 'round' and sustaining. We are anxious to hear your report on this...
Hi Stephen, ... was a good one for you ... It was excellent. I sorted through a bunch of photos last night, and I plan to begin work on the article later...
new multistring guitar Dear Sirs, As I've just finished this new 14 string guitar I'm sending you the photos of the finished guitar. My best regards to all...
Hi Rodolfo: Thanks for posting photos this very beautiful guitar. It looks like each of the lower 7 strings has its own scale-length and its own custom-made...
Hi Glen: Sorry for the delayed reply, but thanks very much for posting this link. I finally checked it out today, and found that in some cases, even if you...
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