Guitar Tour & FAQ!

[@LindsayStraw]

One more thing! In case anyone wants to see the full music videos for the clips used here: Brondel (Flowers of Roslindale): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aouvYp6Df9isq9k Blind B-26 12-Fret (Laureen's Tune): kzbin.info/www/bejne/boq7dJ-DmdmfmqM Blind B-26 14-Fret (Geordie Tutorial): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGnEnHumrLaBjqc Cordoba C9 (Our Girl Sasha): kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaHcqpWuapVjn9U Collings OM2H SS (Maid on the Shore): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmqYdKOfbqhlq6s Outro piece (Winter Island): kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHSlqpatmbihgNE Tabs available for all of these over at lindsaystraw.com/tabs

[@BrianTruesby]

Extremely well done vid, Lindsay! That Brondel sounds incredible. (Awesome to see the Dudenbostel too - rare sighting!)

[@charlesl5894]

My name is Charles, and I am a guitar nerd. Beautiful collection of acoustics, Lindsay! My newest is a Jeff Jewitt with figured sinker mahogany and Italian spruce.

[@LindsayStraw]

Excellent! Love Jeff's guitars, so glad you got one of the sinker mahogany ones!

[@Slinkymusic]

wow .. what a collection

[@calebbhawkins]

Certified touched in the head guitar nerd checking in over here! Cool to see an artist showing the tools of the trade!

[@ilblues]

Thanks for the informative video, Lindsay. We have so many amazing choices now days! Starting out in the mid 60's, I wanted a Martin dread, but growing up in a single income family, parents couldn't afford it. Seems like the only game in town back then was Martin - least ways what you could find in stores. So my amazing dad bought a guitar builders book - and built the tools to make me one from European spruce and EIR. Large as a dread, but with more of a classical body shape. He didn't reinforce the neck, which over time dog-legged - and the top which was open pore (?) cracked. Still have it - wall art now. It did influence my eventual "rest of my life" guitar choice - the shape of it is a lot like the Larrivee L series. Dad got to see and hear my Larrivee L-09 before he passed. He was kinda proud of that. The spruce over maple classical dad also made has held up better than the steel. My one indulgence was tracking down and buying a Larrivee 00-50MT all mahogany 12 fret slot-head beauty - that works well with my voice. That one will remain with me to the end - and I have no plans of that being any time soon. ;^)

[@andorrasrevenge1683]

Thanks Lindsay, I really enjoy when folks talk about instruments that have bonded with and love. That Brondel is smokin.

[@TomHenry57]

Thank you for sharing! I am a certifiable guitar nerd and love seeing and hearing about the instruments others use. It never gets old!!! Love your playing and, as always, your videos are so very informative.

[@banjoman44]

The Brondel looks much like a Stefan Sobell New World (UK).Beautiful!

[@MrMattMolloy]

Brilliant video! You make the Brondel sound amazing and it was also lovely to see the Cordoba C9 in there. Thank you for sharing.

[@Dave-White]

Watched the entire video! Great guitar tour - thanks!

[@drummerboy1390]

Beautiful guitars. I’ve long admired your guitars watching your video’s. I agree with your comments on the French Polish finish. My 2010 Collings OM1AV compared to a Nitro finished Adi OM1 is night and day. It’s expensive, but in my view, well worth it. I’ve a Dreadnaught and an OM built for me by Jimmy Moon in Scotland(I’m in the UK),unfortunately they were commissioned before I realised the benefits of Varnish. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@ronalds9581]

Thank you, Lindsay! It is a very educational video. 🙋‍♂️

[@dustyj4204]

Thank you so much for this! A lot do not realize as acoustic guitarists, how "complicated" all this can be, to us! Everything comes into play, so many factors. Some just grab an acoustic, and play. That's ok too. But some of us are so in tune with specs, woods, size, playability, ect. So I'm glad I'm not the only one! Lol.

[@LindsayStraw]

I wasn't concerned with specs for a long time, but I also didn't understand why some guitars were harder for me to play than others. But the more you know, the more you can appreciate and adapt!

[@EricSkyeMusic]

A Brondel is one truly stellar guitar. And holy coco.. Fun vid! Thanks for this.

[@JoshuaPolak]

You have the best taste in guitars!!! The 12 fret guitar is perfect for my taste as my one really good play out guitar is a Bedell Coffee House Parlor for mostly fingerstyle (not nearly as acomplished as you are). I find it really tight and pretty for strumming as well. I use the XT D'addarios (black package) on the parlor. Thank you for another lovely video!

[@danherrick5785]

Because these are like family, I think we should be unapologetic about showing them. Love to see people truly love and respect them. Wondering when we are going to hear Naked Monkey again on one of your new instruments.

[@LindsayStraw]

Naked Monkey? 🤔 Did you maybe mean a little demo ditty I called "Golden Monkey" a while back?

[@danherrick5785]

@@LindsayStraw Yes - sorry for the typo. (Must of been a freudian slip?) It's one of my favorite videos. It was with the OM41. You can't call one of my favorite videos a ditty - its a small masterpiece. Where did you get such a name if I may ask?

[@LindsayStraw]

@@danherrick5785 I was in the middle of watching the His Dark Materials final season so it was named in honor of one of the characters!

[@johnwalterbrabant7567]

Thank you for this, very interesting.

[@PhilTaylorGuitar]

I really enjoyed that Lindsey and you have some lovely guitars.

[@MarkRobinsonMusic]

So, I'm also a certifiable nerd! Great little video, Lindsay - I love the tone of your current guitars, but a lot of what we hear is your expression. I'd love to hear you play a Dowina GAC with Torrefied Swiss Moon Spruce top and Padauk back & sides. I have ; it is phenominal. I just can't do it justice, and I can only imagine just how it would sound in your hands. Try one if you get the chance; the tone is literally unique.

[@MarkRobinsonMusic]

If you're ever in England, you'd be welcome to try my Dowina Padauk; it wouldn't be the first time I've loaned a guitar. I did a gig with David Mallett and he used my Martin D-42

[@Iam1DK]

Love this video! And your review of your collection. Where is Jordan? Love watching you both play together

[@LindsayStraw]

We haven't played together much the last couple years, but he's doing well gigging in Nashville!

[@andreabasunti907]

Hey lovely video; thanks for sharing! When you reference classical nut specs at the beginning (like 5 mins or so) you mention 1 11/16” but it’s more 1 13/16” (or more)

[@LindsayStraw]

I think there's a misunderstanding - the classical I have is 2", and I meant I'm comfortable with the full range from the wide 2" down to 1-11/16" 😊

[@andreabasunti907]

@@LindsayStraw thanks for clarifying - makes sense!! Lovely informative video.

[@marco_cee_]

Great vid!

[@alexcorll90]

Re: spruce everyone says that Adirondack is consistently super stiff, but I agree they vary a lot. I've played some Martin Authentics and a Collings OM1C that felt like they would need to be played in for years to relax. Whereas my OM18 with Adirondack isn't much different from Sitka in response now that it's been played in. It's still best with a flatpick, but it works for fingerstyle. Adirondack is more 'springy' to me whereas Sitka has some compression.

[@LonesomeTraveler]

Jeff Jewitt? Yes please!

[@topher6410]

What a great video, Lindsay! Thank you! I was intrigued by your comment about a acquiring a redwood / walnut guitar… that’s not a combo that I’m familiar with and certainly not one that I’ve ever played. How would you characterize such a guitar/tone?

[@LindsayStraw]

Redwood often has a bright, maybe even zingy, attack and high end sparkle, and walnut I'd put maybe somewhere between maple and mahogany on the warm and dry side of the spectrum. Combined, I've found them to be really articulate and warm with moderate sustain, which I really like it for my style. I've yet to play a redwood/walnut guitar I didn't like, but I also have been spoiled to only play them made by luthiers I love, so that's probably the more important factor, really!

[@thecaveofthedead]

Love the guitar nerdiness. I learned a lot. If you’re ever lacking ideas, I wonder (a) what you think about the Yamaha guitar sound(I can’t tell if I like it or not) and (b) what three songs you might recommend learning note for note to improve skills on the guitar. But obvs that’s just one person’s musings. I’ll enjoy any further insights whatever you care to share. That Collings looked and sounded amazing btw.

[@LindsayStraw]

Interesting ideas! Hard to pick just three, and obviously I'm limited by my own stylistic interests. And honestly, I don't have much experience with Yamaha - I would have to go find a selection to actually play through a few!

[@glenguldbeckmusic3410]

This is a wonderful video, Lindsay. Do you do anything to harden your nails? I've been using the Alaska Picks for a few years, but have a love/hate relationship with them. I prefer the combo of nail and flesh that you referenced, but sometimes (depending on the tune) am not happy with the volume. That Brondel is a very special guitar. Did you sell the Huss & Dalton brand at TME? I've been playing some recently at my local shop in VA. Nice instruments on par with Collings (which I love), IMO. Bring back the Ovation!!! 🤣

[@LindsayStraw]

Thanks, Glen! I don't think TME are H&D dealers but I could be misremembering. A few came through TNAG/CVG - definitely in a similar class with Collings in my experience! Re: nails - I don't do anything but keep them short so they're less prone to breakage. I'm sure that'll change someday and I'll have to be on the lookout for reinforcement!

[@glenguldbeckmusic3410]

@@LindsayStraw Thanks for the feedback, Lindsay. Much appreciated...

[@ilblues]

Greetings Glen, saw your fingernail comment and wanted to comment. I've been plagued with right-hand nail splitting for over 10 years and have tried everything, including acrylics. Finally found Superior Source No Shot Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin 1000 mcg. Split nails cleared up in about 2 months and haven't returned - we're subscribed to refills now. Wife says her nails have never been stronger and healthier. The micro sized pills also contain B6 and Folic acid which helps with uptake. My nails hold up to fingerstyle on a steel string, though these days I'm preferring a 3/4 size Kremona S58C classical and nylon thanks to arthritis, unless I'm recording. The B12 also helps with pernicious anemia and gives me a little pep - which at near 70, I can use all I can get. ;^) Jack in Sequim

[@2628064379]

Great video. When you talked about the Blondel being arched, is it arched or radiused?

[@LindsayStraw]

I always mistakenly said radiused but double checked Laurent's site beforehand and he does say: "The top and back are arched rather than radiused, giving thinner plates equal or superior resilience to stress, faster attack and better projection."