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Topic: New Double 8 non-pedal |
John Allison
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2011 10:51 am |
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I finally got through the process of building out a couple of doubles. They turned out looking very cool and sounding really great. I have one that I'll offer for sale here:
It's my "Woody" model with simple oil varnish finish. It features 22.5" scale, Stringmaster-style string spacing, through-body string attachment, 2 Rio Grande single coil pickups (per neck) with full blend circuit, master tone, master volume, 2 blends, 2 on/off slider switches, 4 standard legs, carrying case w/leg bag.
This one is built of Pecan. It's a little on the heavy side, but it sounds fantastic. I've used ash and pecan for heavier-bodied guitars and I have to say that the pecan seems to add a little something to the tone - maybe a little extra punch in the mid range. It's tuned C6 (High G) and E13 (Leon).
Since this is basically a prototype, the retail pricing doesn't really come into play, and I figure I can entertain offers in the range of $1500, shipping negotiable.
Thanks for looking!
J A
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John Allison
Allison Stringed Instruments
Austin, Texas
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John Allison
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Oct 2011 6:22 am
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up top for the weekend...
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John Allison
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John Allison
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Oct 2011 6:16 am
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...little bump to start the week.
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John Allison
Allison Stringed Instruments
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www.allisonguitars.com |
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John McClung
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Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 3 Oct 2011 6:46 pm
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Great looking guitar, John!
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John Allison
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 9 Oct 2011 7:39 am
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Up top, again ...
I may try to head over to the Austin Steel Guitar meet-up this afternoon and I'll haul this thing along if I do...It'll be a chance for at least some Austin steelers to give it a spin.
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John Allison
Allison Stringed Instruments
Austin, Texas
www.allisonguitars.com |
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Jeff Strouse
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 10:01 am
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| That's a beauty! John makes great guitars with attention to detail...I've seen them in person. This is a great deal for a great steel! |
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Daniel J. Cormier
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Lake Charles, LA, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 7:37 pm
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Way cool and retro looking guitar. Bet she sings real pretty too.
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Rittenberry with Tone to the bone,profex or tubefex and what ever amp, hilton pedal, BJS bars. Email at kajunsteelman@yahoo.com. |
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Matt Berg
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Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 18 Oct 2011 6:03 am Re: New Double 8 non-pedal
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| John Allison wrote: |
I finally got through the process of building out a couple of doubles. They turned out looking very cool and sounding really great. I have one that I'll offer for sale here:
It's my "Woody" model with simple oil varnish finish. It features 22.5" scale, Stringmaster-style string spacing, through-body string attachment, 2 Rio Grande single coil pickups (per neck) with full blend circuit, master tone, master volume, 2 blends, 2 on/off slider switches, 4 standard legs, carrying case w/leg bag.
This one is built of Pecan. It's a little on the heavy side, but it sounds fantastic. I've used ash and pecan for heavier-bodied guitars and I have to say that the pecan seems to add a little something to the tone - maybe a little extra punch in the mid range. It's tuned C6 (High G) and E13 (Leon).
Since this is basically a prototype, the retail pricing doesn't really come into play, and I figure I can entertain offers in the range of $1500, shipping negotiable.
Thanks for looking!
J A |
Sweet axe.
I like the Fender and national styling cues, while at the same time, it's very streamlined and not at all fussy looking. Good knob choice, too. If it sounds nearly as good as it looks, it's a winner.
Did you consider a translucent paint job? I could see it with a hot color and the wood grain peeking though.... |
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John Allison
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 18 Oct 2011 3:33 pm
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"Did you consider a translucent paint job? I could see it with a hot color and the wood grain peeking though...."
I've done a number of singles in various colors and the batch-mate of this one was an alder body version in vintage-tele amber stain. The two that I've kept to play are a single in shell pink and a triple in 2-tone see-thru white/natural walnut. The style works well in lots of different looks.
Thanks for the comments, you guys...
J A
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John Allison
Allison Stringed Instruments
Austin, Texas
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