What guitar is that?
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- čas přidán 8. 10. 2023
- Paul Sheridan's Website
www.sheridanguitars.com.au
Garrett Lee's Website
www.garrettleeguitars.com
Watch Gary's video about this guitar
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It's amazing how wonderful they both sound in their own ways. If I had the funds I would surround myself with a room full of guitars just to enjoy the different sounds. :)
Thanks, Patrick! Oh, what we would all do with unlimited resources to buy guitars!!
So fun hearing the different guitars, but mostly it is such a treat to watch your masterful playing of those amazing pieces!
Fun to see and hear the comparisons Simon. The instruments are a joy😊
Wow, Simon, thank you for this fun and interesting video! I enjoyed it very much.
Thank you, Aiko!
Gorgeous!
Thank you!
Lovely to hear that Sor study at the beginning - I played it back in my school days but it’s not one you hear so often.
Great to hear a bit about your different guitars too :)
Thanks, Craig!
Being able to adjust the action, I've never seen that before, it's a great idea.
It really is quite convenient! Smallman use something similar in their guitars.
Wow! I'll take one of each!!!
Interesting video - very enjoyable.
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!
Fun watching you compare the two guitars. I’m not hearing any differences, both sound great! I think a good player like yourself will bring out the sound equally well.
Wow, both sound phenomenal (of course, the player has a lot to do with it)! The bass on Gary's guitar seems to really thump and sounds articulate, at least on my little bose computer speakers. Sounds freakin awesome. And the Sheridan sounds more "cedar" or warmer, I think, and, you can sense the power of the lattice top. Great video and thanks for sharing Simon.
Thanks for the nice comment!
This a fun comparison to watch. Congratulations Simon on your new guitar, they are both very beautiful instruments. I just acquired a lattice braced guitar by Lucio Nunez and it surprised me with how powerful it sounds.
Thank you! Hope you enjoy your new guitar. :)
I can't pick a favorite in guitars, but I must say that Simon is a phenomenal guitar player and teacher. StayWell my brother.
Thanks for the nice words!
Hi Simon, thanks for that; I had been wondering about your guitars too. I recently drove over to Karlsruhe and tried out a bunch of 63 cm scale guitars. I bought a Japanese-luthier made guitar, a Sakurai Kohno Model Special. It's just amazing. I had the action lowered for the same reasons that you mention. Because I never perform publicly, the action works for me. I tried a doubletop as well, but the Sakurai Kohno sound is much warmer and I think it'll be nicer in recordings. My first recording with it is hopefully going to come up in Guitoberfest 2023 :). It helps that I bought a high-end Neumann microphone; that also makes a difference compared to the cheaper Rode or Blue Yeti mike.
That's excellent, Shravan! Looking forward to hearing the new guitar and new mic at Guitoberfest. :) - Dave B
What’s the beautiful piece you’re playing, Simon? I know it well, but the name escapes me at the moment. Your playing is exquisite!
Hi John, there are actually a few pieces Simon plays throughout including Barrios's La Catedral, Tarrega's Capricho Arabe, Bach's Fugue BWV 1001...you can see shorts of each one if you click "Shorts" on our channel page.
Thank you.@@ClassicalGuitarCorner
The problem with all those talented luthiers is that either they don't accept orders anymore (too much work) or they live in a country on the other side of the planet, which means shipping and customs risks and cost, or the waiting times are very long. One site mentions that 10 years waiting should be no problem 😞! Also, you cannot test the instrument. Every handmade guitar is unique, so you don't know what you will get. Highly automated factories can deliver more uniform quality, but if you want a custom model you're out of luck. The result: you cannot get the instrument you're dreaming of.
One solution is to go to the guitar conventions like GFA that feature luthiers. Maybe get lucky and find one ready to go (as Simon did). But I hear you. All the high profile builders are no longer taking orders. There's the second hand market but it will probably require a trip to Europe, the east coast, the west coast, etc. Doesn't look good for us mere mortal guitarists.
Yeah, it can be difficult for sure. Your best bet is to visit a dealer that carries something you're interested in or to attend a festival where you might see a particular luthier's guitar. But it's a bit of a bummer when there's a very long waiting list or it feels like it may be impossible to get a commission. Thanks for your comment.
In this age where there are more good guitar builders than ever before, I believe it’s never been more favorable for players to find a great guitar to match their playing style. Keep in mind that reputation and high public awareness of a builder are secondary products of the guitars themselves. That recognition sometimes takes time to establish, so it doesn’t necessarily mean that only good guitars are the ones made by well-known builders. As mentioned, a trip to a large festival to play a variety of instruments is the ideal situation. There you can try and buy directly from a luthier without dealer markups, or simply start your sonic information gathering. If a builder you are interested in has too long of a wait time, ask him or her privately to recommend a colleague whose guitars they like. You’re likely to get several extremely good leads.
@@GarrettLeeLuthier Hi, Garrett. Thank you for the advice. I had a look at your site, I definitely like your approach. The demo videos of your guitars sound great. Do you know any good references in Europe?
I enjoyed the comparison Simon. I wonder if you find reason to change the action and if so when and why?
Hey Cindy, I don't change it all too often but I would keep it as low as possible for recording and regular practice so that the left hand is smooth and easy. I would raise it for a performance because I want to avoid buzzes and let the guitar project as much as possible. If I were doing an album I would probably adjust it for each piece depending on the dynamic needs - it is that easy that it wouldn't be a big deal.
Thanks Simon. That is intriguing. It've taken to learning a piece on a guitar that has lower action and is just easier on my hand in general then working my way over to one that is hard on the hand but sounds so much more beautiful. This possibility is food for thought for a dream custom guitar. Gary Lee is certainly innovative and special.@@ClassicalGuitarCorner
I get to see Stephanie Jones this coming up Saturday 😊
Enjoy! I am sure it will be a great concert.
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Cool! You showed us a Sheridan spruce top you got a while back but I haven't seen you play it much. How is it in comparison? What about them made the Sheridans hard to record?
Hi Gregory, I remember Simon saying it was just more difficult to play. Also the sound was something that took a long time to get used to and by the time he was getting used to it, he had to put it back in storage. :) But I'll let Simon speak for himself and I'll ask him to comment. -Dave B
Love your playing and lessons! Do you offer in person guitar lessons in Sydney?
Thank you! Not at this time. Best wishes.
But we do offer Coaching Calls, personal check-ins with five world-class teachers, at CGC Academy. Check that out here:
www.classicalguitarcorner.com/join-cgc/
Great video! Do you find it difficult switching between the two different scale lengths?
Great question. Not at all, it really is a very subtle difference. I will say I can feel the difference between a 650 and a 640 when I play but it doesn't impact the way I play.
@@ClassicalGuitarCorner Thanks Simon! I’m toying with the idea of a 645 instead of 650 scale length for my next guitar to help my aging hands
Great video Simon! Nice to hear Sor Op 6 No 9 (the forgotten G7 piece!). I am so used to hearing your 'voice' through the Sheridan it is going to take some time to get used to the new sound. Both very different in character and both excellent - different tools for different jobs.
Thanks, Matt! - Dave B
Garrett's guitar sounded somewhat warmer and perhaps had a more friendly voice. Its tone appealed more to me.
Thanks for your comment!
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