And laminated sides (or double sides as they're called here have been said and are still said by many VERY influential luthiers to be very instrumental in volume production and projection. Whether or not that's because of pressure being put on the top as a result of that build process I don't know. I can certainly say that I tend to find Friederich type models to be a tad louder than the Hauser or often Ramirez/Fleta type guitars. Having said that the Ramirez/Fleta types are oft a tad warmer.
I have to say, I respectfully disagree with LFWOL. While I wouldn't say that volume is SOLEY determined by species but it can certainly can ABSOLUTLEY be a product of species. Density is a product of species and density has a direct effect on resonance and vibration levels. (That would be volume.) Certainly construction has ALOT to do with it as well. But I really think it seems dismissive to say that species isn't a determinative factor.
...that's a decent explanation of spruce vs. cedar. Also, much depends on the build. Heavier/stronger cedar tops do tend to be warm, but thinner cedar tops get a certain woody hollow 'thwak' to them. Heavier/thicker spruce tends to create a softer but tonally intense & mature... almost piano-like midrange whereas thinner spruce can be loud, but with a lean edgy sound. Wood species/quality, bracing type, craftsmanship, instrument age & finish also obviously have an impact on the final sound.
I was non-plussed by the interviewer's contributions. It's always hard to know how much to dumb down the information presented but I think it's fair to say people curious about a Fleta know what fan braces are. This isn't InexpertVillage. I felt that a little more time spent during the taping (ie. more than one take) would've made a big difference. The host could've refined his approach quite a bit. Instead it feels rushed and clumsy. Pity.
I can't believe what I'm hearing! Everywhere I read about guitars, spruce is the louder, more focused sound with more separation and clarity. Cedar the warmer, more intimate round sound. What drugs are these guys on?
This host is an asshole! Hes like talking and giving info like its him the guest! Hes such a show-off. Somebody should tell him hes only here to host hes not important enough to give info!!
And laminated sides (or double sides as they're called here have been said and are still said by many VERY influential luthiers to be very instrumental in volume production and projection. Whether or not that's because of pressure being put on the top as a result of that build process I don't know. I can certainly say that I tend to find Friederich type models to be a tad louder than the Hauser or often Ramirez/Fleta type guitars. Having said that the Ramirez/Fleta types are oft a tad warmer.
kromekrush 7 months ago
I have to say, I respectfully disagree with LFWOL. While I wouldn't say that volume is SOLEY determined by species but it can certainly can ABSOLUTLEY be a product of species. Density is a product of species and density has a direct effect on resonance and vibration levels. (That would be volume.) Certainly construction has ALOT to do with it as well. But I really think it seems dismissive to say that species isn't a determinative factor.
kromekrush 7 months ago
good guitar but the player do not play the 'correct' piece to show the ability of the guitar
zhuraini 9 months ago
How old are these guitars? I wonder what years they were built?
basams 1 year ago
...that's a decent explanation of spruce vs. cedar. Also, much depends on the build. Heavier/stronger cedar tops do tend to be warm, but thinner cedar tops get a certain woody hollow 'thwak' to them. Heavier/thicker spruce tends to create a softer but tonally intense & mature... almost piano-like midrange whereas thinner spruce can be loud, but with a lean edgy sound. Wood species/quality, bracing type, craftsmanship, instrument age & finish also obviously have an impact on the final sound.
rlholo 1 year ago
l can't afford to buy this! My cheat guitar has already cost me U S 390! :D !
MrDISCOVERY123 1 year ago
i have a quintana en its very good
AlejoGuitarRocker 1 year ago
I was non-plussed by the interviewer's contributions. It's always hard to know how much to dumb down the information presented but I think it's fair to say people curious about a Fleta know what fan braces are. This isn't InexpertVillage. I felt that a little more time spent during the taping (ie. more than one take) would've made a big difference. The host could've refined his approach quite a bit. Instead it feels rushed and clumsy. Pity.
fodera6 2 years ago
I can't believe what I'm hearing! Everywhere I read about guitars, spruce is the louder, more focused sound with more separation and clarity. Cedar the warmer, more intimate round sound. What drugs are these guys on?
wassuppaska 2 years ago 2
This host is an asshole! Hes like talking and giving info like its him the guest! Hes such a show-off. Somebody should tell him hes only here to host hes not important enough to give info!!
Y2H 2 years ago
It's obvious the host knows guitars and therefore is more than qualified to 'give info'.
Something you might think about before you blast somebody you know nothing about.
Joelcct 2 years ago
Wot Ever!
I do wot I like!
zen234 2 years ago
wow, they really aren't showing very well how good guitars they are playing on.
Svendegon 2 years ago
The Friederich is 1 of the best guitars Ive ever heard!! It is very rich and sweet!
Y2H 2 years ago
Check out the Fleta Shinichi Fukuda played La Catedral with - also on You Tube. I wonder what year that was.
VerlagSpringer 2 years ago