Lutz and Blackwood classical

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Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by seeaxe » Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:50 pm

Well I see it was some 9 months ago when I posted a question on what woods to use for a classical build, so thats how long this one has taken. Lutz and blackwood was the recommendation so here it is

It is (almost) finished, I am waiting for it to settle down, so I have not glued the fingerboard on, its a bolt on neck joint. Nevertheless, it sounds good and looks pretty. It compares well with my low end Yamaha classical, although the Yamaha has a more bassy sound.

Woods are Lutz Spruce top and tas blackwood sides and back. Ebony fretboard, mahogany neck and tas blackwood bridge (from Tim S – stunning figure in the wood). Blackwood bindings from Tim also. It has very sweet trebles. Just to be different it has a zero fret and a spilt saddle.

Cheers and thanks for the recommendations Martin.

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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by kiwigeo » Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:08 pm

Oooooh yeah that's a beautiful looking classical.....nice work Richard.
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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by charangohabsburg » Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:40 am

Wow, this is a very lovely and beautiful guitar. The blackwood binding on blackwood sides looks extremely elegant!
What kind of burl is the headplate made from?

BTW, very nice photographs too. I like all of them, but the first one is my favourite here. Nicely composed picture!

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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by Mark McLean » Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:11 am

Very, very nice. That blackwood is stunning and you have used it beautifully. Great job!
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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by seeaxe » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:58 pm

Thanks people, very kind as always.

Markus the headplate is a York Gum burl ( I think). I got it from Tim S, as well as the binding, which is indeed lovely stuff. I would definitely use blackwood again.

The best description I have heard so far of the blackwood is "hokey pokey wood" - for those unfamiliar with NZ ice cream, its got lovely golden crunchy bits in - pure sugar of course - thats about the colour of it. It looks like someones poured treacle all over it.

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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by Bob Connor » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:14 pm

Ooh! Nice looking instrument Richard.

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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by ozziebluesman » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:03 pm

Lovely guitar Richard. The Blackwood displays beautiful figure and I am a big fan of Lutz. Most examples I have seen all have that silking which I really do like. Fine craftsmanship there mate. Thanks for sharing with us.

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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by Nick » Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:41 am

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My favourite timber (Blackwood) :D Nice job Richard, workmanship top notch as usual and I like the slightly blonde or lighter look to the whole instrument, makes a refreshing change from the IRW look, not that I have anything against IRW B&S but a change is always refreshing :wink: & the Bindings add a touch of class.
One slight problem though is the strings are on upside down & the soundport is on the wrong side! :lol:
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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by Pappy Green » Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:57 pm

Beautiful work. Bet it looks a darn sight better than your Yamaha too :D

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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by kiwigeo » Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:21 pm

seeaxe wrote:
The best description I have heard so far of the blackwood is "hokey pokey wood" - for those unfamiliar with NZ ice cream, its got lovely golden crunchy bits in - pure sugar of course - thats about the colour of it. It looks like someones poured treacle all over it.

Cheers
Bloody hell after reading this post yesterday Ive had hokey pokey on my brain all today....ended up buying a huge tub of hokey pokey icecream and half of it's gone already.
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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by seeaxe » Sat Oct 27, 2018 11:25 am

Before and after pics..

in 2012
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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by WJ Guitars » Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:01 pm

Like the Blackwood. Great result.

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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by Mark McLean » Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:35 am

The lutz has taken on a nice golden glow. It is great to see how well it has developed. Has the sound changed much in six years?

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Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Post by lamanoditrento » Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:56 am

Wow, the difference is stark
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