Members SurrealMcCoy Posted September 2, 2004 Members Posted September 2, 2004 http://www.hussanddalton.com/techinfo.htm So how would you classify these?
Members sdelsolray Posted September 2, 2004 Members Posted September 2, 2004 As supurb acoustic (flattop) guitars.
Members 54merk Posted September 2, 2004 Members Posted September 2, 2004 Very interesting. I didn't know that. Flattop. 25' radius is huge. Done for structural reasons, according to what they wrote. The guitar is otherwise constructed like a flattop. Archtop constuction is very different.
Members TaylorFishin' Posted September 2, 2004 Members Posted September 2, 2004 I recently played a few Huss and Daltons. I thought they were excellent build quality and great sounding guitars. I never noticed the tops having any extra radius at all. It never entered my mind to even consider them archtops.I did think their Concert Model was a bit deeper than most concerts I've played. Maybe the radius top played a part in this?It was still a very comfortable guitar to play with a great neck and playability.I rank the H&D's right up there with the other small shop builders such as Santa Cruz, Goodall, Breedlove, Collings, Bourgeios ect...It sure is a Great time to be an Acoustic guitar nut!! Scott
Members SurrealMcCoy Posted September 2, 2004 Author Members Posted September 2, 2004 Originally posted by 54merk Very interesting. I didn't know that. Flattop. 25' radius is huge. Done for structural reasons, according to what they wrote. The guitar is otherwise constructed like a flattop. Archtop constuction is very different. I realize the difference between a true archtop and flat top; however........this seemed almost in the category of a "hybrid".I had the pleasure of learning about this subtle difference in construction from Matt at www.divineappointmentguitars.com when I visited him last week. I also had the opportunity to play a couple Huss & Dalton's including the MJC, OM-C, & 00. All beautifully crafted instruments!
Members Luv2Play Posted September 3, 2004 Members Posted September 3, 2004 Oh well.....another opportunity to gush over my H&D OM. Still the best sounding guitar I've ever played or heard in person. I thought many guitars were constructed with the 25' radius(or thereabouts)? Anyway, as with all brands they come in all different flavors....to my ears mine is divine! I had an opportunity to compare it to many of the popular "great" guitars.....to me the H&D was the best. I've never tried a Goodall, with all the talk lately about their attributes I can't wait to try one.
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