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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2009, 05:32:39 PM »
wow. don't think i can say much more than that. That's downright awesome.

flamed maple on the back, too? what woods did you go for in the neck? any reason why you didn't go for a cocobolo fretboard? though the grain in that rosewood is awesome as it is...

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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2009, 06:34:43 PM »
Looks great though not my style but it'll be great when you get her.
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2009, 06:46:53 PM »
Quote from: dave_mc on October 23, 2009, 05:32:39 PM
wow. don't think i can say much more than that. That's downright awesome.

flamed maple on the back, too? what woods did you go for in the neck? any reason why you didn't go for a cocobolo fretboard? though the grain in that rosewood is awesome as it is...



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The flame maple on the back wasnt even asked for, it just is. I only noticed it myself when I first saw that pic :lol:

The neck is DRM/Maple/Walnut/Maple/DRM - same as the MDV602 but with meranti in place of mahogany (hence the through neck - the 602 mixed the mostly mahogany neck with the swamp ash body for the SA to add some top end and attack and tight low end to the sound, but the meranti should achieve similar results on its own)
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2009, 08:21:43 PM »
sweet, thanks. Sounds good, I imagine the meranti sound a bit like mahogany, but a bit tighter maybe?
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2009, 08:36:11 PM »
Quote from: dave_mc on October 23, 2009, 08:21:43 PM
sweet, thanks. Sounds good, I imagine the meranti sound a bit like mahogany, but a bit tighter maybe?

Its got a mahogany like low end and mid, but tighter, and its got a swamp ash like high end and attack.
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2009, 09:42:39 PM »
yeah, i think that's what i heard from bob too. :) Sounds sweet!
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2009, 10:41:48 PM »
Looks great Mark. Some really good ideas in the design. Its a good feeling seeing your ideas coming to life in a guitar!
I'm sure it will do a great job of your musical ideas. Did I remember you saying something about Stainless Steel frets once? Or am I the only guitar player in here who sees SS frets as something to get aroused over?!!  :lol:
The finger board Indian Rose wood looks superb.
Good job Bob!
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #22 on: October 23, 2009, 11:21:29 PM »
Cheers johny

I may have mentioned SS frets, but not in the context of either of my Legras. Bob and I were just talking about this the other day actually - I'm of the opinion that they are a good idea in principle, but the extra hardness isnt certain (the hardest nickel silver is harder than the softest stainless steels - you really need to know what grade youre getting!), and the tone is reportedly quite a bit brighter, and I havent tried it, but dont really trust it, and dont really see much problem with 18% nicver!

I may well change my mind if I ever get round to doing an SS refret, but its not in the plans atm.
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #23 on: October 24, 2009, 12:46:23 AM »
Looks lovely, the laminate body reminds me of some of Dingwall's high end basses.
Also, those Schaller Hannes bridges are remarkably comfortable, good choice!
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #24 on: October 24, 2009, 03:30:00 PM »
awesome looking guitar MDV.

It's getting on for 5 years(!) since Bob made my 'CH5150' 80's special, and i still love it. It's really cool looking at all the custom guitar builds around here, some good ideas and even better craftsmen to make them real!

This temps me to get another, I want another guitar but nothing tickles my fancy....well maybe the new Jackson Adrian Smith model, but at the price that costs i'd be stupid not to go custom!
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #25 on: October 24, 2009, 03:37:15 PM »
I love the shape of this - curious to see what the headstock will be like. I'm glad I've no money for gear right now as the GAS these build threads induce would, er, leave me with no money! :)
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #26 on: October 24, 2009, 05:04:03 PM »
Quote from: MDV on October 23, 2009, 11:21:29 PM
I may have mentioned SS frets...and the tone is reportedly quite a bit brighter

I have Stainless Steel frets in two guitars (Warmoth necks) and haven't found any noticeable difference in feel or tone....
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #27 on: October 24, 2009, 06:13:43 PM »
Quote from: chrisola on October 24, 2009, 03:30:00 PM
awesome looking guitar MDV.

It's getting on for 5 years(!) since Bob made my 'CH5150' 80's special, and i still love it. It's really cool looking at all the custom guitar builds around here, some good ideas and even better craftsmen to make them real!

This temps me to get another, I want another guitar but nothing tickles my fancy....well maybe the new Jackson Adrian Smith model, but at the price that costs i'd be stupid not to go custom!

Ah, that one!

I know the feeling. My current legra still impresses me every day. Its just getting better.

If you want another guitar but dont know what to get, do you really want another guitar :lol: I know, silly question, of course you do, no reason needed!

Fair enough dave - reports vary. More often people say they're brighter. I cant really say more than I've heard because I havent used them.
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #28 on: October 24, 2009, 08:16:02 PM »
Quote from: Twinfan on October 24, 2009, 05:04:03 PM
Quote from: MDV on October 23, 2009, 11:21:29 PM
I may have mentioned SS frets...and the tone is reportedly quite a bit brighter

I have Stainless Steel frets in two guitars (Warmoth necks) and haven't found any noticeable difference in feel or tone....

Same here, the ones I had recently put in my Strat feel err like frets. I'm curious as to how long they'll last with my heavy handed technique.
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Re: Legra Aurora Build Progress
« Reply #29 on: October 24, 2009, 09:01:19 PM »
woah!! :o
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