René Lacôte “Legnani Model” style guitar
Hi, Everyone! I know I have been gone for a while, lots of things have happened since I last posted!I re-topped a Lacôte style guitar I made about ten years ago, it now has an European spruce top and the proper mustache style bridge with pins! Back and sides are California laurel, 595mm string length. I need to French polish it and it is an astounding little guitar with a beautiful voice. I will post my asking price when it is finished!…See More
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Thank you for your kind words.
Hey Wilson, It's nice to hear that the Martinez is still plugging along in various forms. If I ever catch up with myself I'd kind of like to build another one of those to see what all the fuss is about.
I think the all mahogany would be ok for a uke type instrument. There seems to be lots of koa, mahogany etc topped ukes out there and it's a totally accepted sound for that instrument. For a classical/romantic guitar sound I'm not sure I'd go for it but all your friend can do is try it out and decide if he likes it. Personally, I refuse to be dogmatic about these things as it's all about what the maker/player likes. Afterall, it's his instrument and he will be the one playing it. If it's for someone else then he might want to consider that persons preferences.
You are wise to advise him to stick to more traditional woods for the first instrument. A Mahogany back/sides and spruce top would make for a very nice instrument and, historically, is quite acceptable. And if nothing else it will give a point of comparison for the all mahogany instrument.
Nice to hear from you and I hope the move is going well.
Have you tried it with a maple back and sides? It has an awesome bright bell like tone which seems to ring forever. So much sound for such a little instrument.
Post some photos if you get a chance, I'd love to see.
Which Martinez do you copy?