Wooden Tricone

LiamR · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject:

Squareneck version Question

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nationalmanslo · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 268

Available.

nationalmanslo · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 268

We DID do a 4 inch deep version! They never tell me anything around here. Wink

bartolo · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:49 pm Post subject:

Is the final version a 3" or 4"?

nationalmanslo · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 268

Could be both. We will have to compare them soundwise.

subtoxin · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 417 Location: Tacoma, WA USA

Tark · Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 460 Location: London

That does look interesting. A version with a metal well would be another intriguing experiment. The CNC carved buttresses on the well walls look like they should provide a lot of stiffness.

I still think the basket weave ports are too big for optimum resonance and bass response, although the thickness of the wood top is going to increase the resonance Q (I think). I 'd say it was worth experimenting with making some of those weave holes blind. The prototypes can be easily tuned by selectively blocking the holes from the outside.

Hooked on Resophonics · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject:

bartolo · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:30 pm Post subject:

If this is a cross between an El Trov and a tricone it will be my dream guitar. I may be expecting too much, but I have really high expectations. I even dreamed about it last night. I think I will have an opportunity to play one in a couple of weeks. If so, I'll certainly share my experience.

D.E. Cottrell · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

Oooohhh... Any chance on a cutaway version!? Smile

nationalmanslo · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 268

Not at this time.

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tcb37 · Joined: 19 Jun 2008 Posts: 15

Would that void the warrantee?

Shishka Bob · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:47 am Post subject:

"Would that void the warrantee?"

Yep.

Warranties are for fairies.

Ah, it's just a flesh wound. Come back here and fight, ya fairy!
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subtoxin · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 417 Location: Tacoma, WA USA

Lenny just posted some new photos:

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Hooked on Resophonics · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject:

Wow. That is just about the most beautiful thing I ever seen....
It looks perfect, I bet it sounds better.
Uh-oh... Estralita's gettin' a little jealous.... Exclamation

...and I can only look. Wink

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D.E. Cottrell · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject:

When can we expect sound clips? I'm kinda salivating.

Shishka Bob · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

Gotta be a way to recess the metal cover plate to accommodate a piece of veneer. I think the metal ruins the look of an otherwise stunning instrument. Absolutely stunning. I'll bet it sounds amazing.
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bartolo · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject:

The once and future king of the tricones. Previously owned by Erk and possibly his single regret.