Pieman Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Divers have been pulling old growth logs from sunken ships in Lake Michigan for years. Most of the wood had been chopped from virgin forests in northern Michigan in the 19th century and then put on boats bound for Chicago. Somebody recreational divers decided to recover a few logs and found they were well preserved and useable. I have seen some bookcases made from the stuff. One diver died within the last year or two when he got tangled up during salvage.I ordinarily don't like the spalting effect. I see a lot of spalting in the maple I chop and burn in the fireplace. Maybe I am used to it, but it just looks like old disfigured wood to me. Interesting, but ehhh, another trick of nature. Still, i think the way Hamer has finished these off is spectacular. Good luck to the buyer of #10. This is one series that will be highly sought after for years to come.Which one speaks to you, Greg?
BCR Greg Posted February 15, 2008 Author Posted February 15, 2008 Both. Each has it's own distinctive voice. If I didn't have these darn kids.........
tythety Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Both. Each has it's own distinctive voice. If I didn't have these darn kids.........How do I find out how much they cost?Thanks.Ty
BCR Greg Posted February 16, 2008 Author Posted February 16, 2008 Both. Each has it's own distinctive voice. If I didn't have these darn kids.........How do I find out how much they cost?Thanks.Ty 717.730.9775
BubbaVO Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Divers have been pulling old growth logs from sunken ships in Lake Michigan for years. Most of the wood had been chopped from virgin forests in northern Michigan in the 19th century and then put on boats bound for Chicago. Somebody recreational divers decided to recover a few logs and found they were well preserved and useable. I have seen some bookcases made from the stuff. One diver died within the last year or two when he got tangled up during salvage.I ordinarily don't like the spalting effect. I see a lot of spalting in the maple I chop and burn in the fireplace. Maybe I am used to it, but it just looks like old disfigured wood to me. Interesting, but ehhh, another trick of nature. Still, i think the way Hamer has finished these off is spectacular. Good luck to the buyer of #10. This is one series that will be highly sought after for years to come.+1. The only thing I'll add is that much of the lumber is all old growth wood. I'm told that the wood really does differ from similar species harvested today - rings are denser; and the wood is harder. I don't know enough about that stuff to opine either way. The furniture made from that stuff is gorgeous. The guitars look cool. I wonder if there's an acoustic difference? My Talladega is louder unplugged than any other electric guitar I've played (including the DT) and very articulate up/down and across the fretboard. I assume it's just a mix of materials/build quality/design. I can only imagine how good guitars made of this wood would sound.
Taylor Player Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 The only thing I'll add is that much of the lumber is all old growth wood. I'm told that the wood really does differ from similar species harvested today - rings are denser; and the wood is harder. I wonder if there's an acoustic difference? Taylor Guitars has been offering similar "Sinker Redwood" as a custom order for the tops of their acoustics lately and the people that have played them swear there's a difference
BCR Greg Posted February 17, 2008 Author Posted February 17, 2008 This is wood that grew slowly, indeed. The tops of these guitar look crazy, but there is also a very identifiable tone to them, acoustically. The tops are dense maple, and the note "ping" off of them. The hollowed Korina mellows the notes after the initial attack. Very pleasing in every way.
BCR Greg Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 Still available. Free shipping to HFC members in the US.
BCR Greg Posted April 13, 2008 Author Posted April 13, 2008 Both still available(strangely).Trade me old Gibsons for them....
Travis Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Are Korina and Limba the same?If I remember correctly, limba is the name of the wood. Korina is the finish Gibson used over the limba back in the day.Which was a Wednesday, by the way.
hashu Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 OMG I think I just soiled myself. #8 is a hall of famer
veatch Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 #10 has found a home, folks! Muwahaha! ...and it sounds phenomenal. Pictures do not do these guitars justice. If you have a chance to try one of these out, do it. The night this came in, i played it for about 3 hours without an amp. Very bright and clear. With the amp, the neck pickup is as close to perfect as i've heard. (at least for my tastes... :angry: ) The bridge sounds perty dern good as well, but not as much hair as the '96 Studio Custom, if you know what i mean. A little bit of meat and chunk, but not overly aggressive. ...which is why we have more than one guitar... The Studio will surely stick around for the heavier stuff. This will likely replace the Artist Custom, but i need to AB the guitars a little more and see what shakes loose. Greg is a real pleasure to deal with, and he obviously knows his stuff. No hassles, and the guitar made it quick and intact.
BCR Greg Posted May 3, 2008 Author Posted May 3, 2008 One left, folks.Save my marriage.....I want to keep it and she says I have enough guitars.....
Ted Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Greg, I know everyone is saying it, but these Earthen Maples are some of the most beautiful grain and color ever! I need to fall in love with a wealthy lady so I could obtain one of these!!! Ted
BCR Greg Posted May 16, 2008 Author Posted May 16, 2008 Get the guitar and ladies are no problem, fella!
veatch Posted May 16, 2008 Posted May 16, 2008 I know everyone is saying it, but these Earthen Maples are some of the most beautiful grain and color ever! I need to fall in love with a wealthy lady so I could obtain one of these!!! If #10 is any indication, they play and sound better than they look. #10 is now my goto for blues and classic rock. I've received more comments on the tone of this guitar than any other that i have. Then again, the comments i got were from people that knew me and knew i had a new guitar, so they could have simply been pandering to me.... Of course, the playing still needs some work, but the tone is killer... Edit to add - if i "fell into wealth", i'd buy #8, too, just 'cause i could.
Ted Posted May 16, 2008 Posted May 16, 2008 Greg, I can't stop coming back to look at these Earthens!
BCR Greg Posted May 16, 2008 Author Posted May 16, 2008 You KNOW what you have to do...................
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