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(Not meant to be scientific)

Strings: @daddarioandco Ej45ff, with nylon 1st on most)

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro - Prelude 11 by Francisco Tárrega.

00:51 - Steven Walter | 2023 640mm
Cedar/Brazilian. All wood lattice braced.
I've owned a few Walters, and each has become my new favorite. Steve's guitars are incredibly overtone rich, clear, and resonant. He also makes the easiest playing guitars on the planet. This doesn't just mean the neck (the sound assists our hands too). I'm always drawn back to them. Also, the 640mm scale just makes life easier.

1:27 - Philip Woodfield | 2017
Spruce/Madagascar Ebony. Lattice Braced, GCII model
I've played a few Woodfields now, and they all have just absolutely stunning sustain and vibrato. The basses are deep and punchy, and the balance on these instruments is always a treat. When comparing it to other guitars, you may not take to it right away, but once you've had a few moments to learn how to make it sing, it becomes a gem.

2:02 - Martin Blackwell | 2017
Spruce/Cedar, Brazilian Back. Nomex Doubletop
I've owned quite a few of Blackwell's guitars now, and i have to say - they possess the most intoxicating sound. It's almost impossible to make a bad sound on it, actually. It's very dark, and that means very forgiving of nail inconsistencies, etc. This also means it suffers sometimes from not being as clear as other guitars that are more exposing, and therefor "honest". Still, it's one of my few "desert island" instruments.

2:38 - Michel Brück | 2020
Cedar/Brazilian. Nomex Doubletop.
First, it's the loudest, clearest, and lightest instrument I've ever held. Most players will see the clarity a negative when they first pick it up, as they notice it picks up on every extraneous noise. There is certainly a learning curve, but the pure "truth" that emits from this guitar makes it worth its weight in gold. That being said, it does make you ask yourself, how often do we really want to hear exactly what we are producing, and what are we willing to hand off to the personality of the guitar? This guitar is definitely the "healthy friend" that makes others feel bad for eating sweets.

3:13 - Glenn Canin | 2023
Cedar/Brazilian. Balsa Doubletop
I just received this guitar from Glenn, and from the first tune-up, I knew this one was perfect for me. It's sweet, and has a gorgeous Spanish tone, and a large tonal palette. Very even in attack and sustain all the way up and down the fingerboard. A true miracle. When speaking to Glenn about the guitar, he mentioned some small adjustments he's been making to his recent guitars to make them a little less "macho" and a little bit more elegant, even, and beautiful. He nailed it.

3:48 - Antonius Müller | 2022
Cedar/Indian. Balsa Doubletop
When I first played an Antonius Müller guitar years ago, I felt it was the best instrument I had ever played. It had everything I ever wanted. Colorful, clear, responsive, but then with something magical on top of that. I feel that it's in the way the notes bloom on the treble strings. It's magic, like a giant soap bubble bursting.
I finally picked up this instrument from Antonius' home in Germany this past year and it's exactly what I described above.

4:25 - Gernot Wagner | 2017,
Cedar/Brazilian. Nomex Doubletop
It's a real treat to be babysitting this guitar which belongs to a good friend of mine - Dragos Ilie. Like the Bruck, it's extremely responsive and clear. I'd describe it as very "touchy", which also results in the dynamics being able to be turned on a dime. This Wagner has a larger than life sound, and it excels when it is pushed. The huge neck makes it virtually unplayable for most players. It sounds good enough to almost forget that last fact. Almost..

5:03 - Paulino Bernabé Sr | 1996
Redwood/Brazilian
This guitar formerly belonged to Norbert Kraft, who recorded part of his Villa Lobos CD on it. It was his last touring concert instrument. When you play it, you can see why he loved it. It's creamy, so colorful, and like the Woodfield, it takes no effort to get gorgeous vibrato. Not so obvious in the recording is it's incredible ability to project in a hall. Packs a punch!

5:41 - Francisco Simplicio | 1929
Spruce/Cuban Mahogany
What can I say, it's a Simplicio. It has that old world, haunting sound, that so bassy, beautiful, and enchanting. It sounds like a great grandfather singing in the garden. Yes, it doesn't have the volume of a modern guitar in comparison, but when it's just you and this guitar, you get the sense that you have all that you'll need. Also, 1st prize for "best smelling guitar", too!

6:23 - René Lacote | ~1820
Spruce/Satinwood
It's always been a dream of mine to own a real Lacote, and now its reality. These are the instruments that Sor, Aguado, Coste, and many others wrote their music on in the 1800s. I have a real connection with this guitar, and love it dearly!

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