torrified tops

Looks like 50+ yr. old spruce.

[tippie53]

even when thinned to .040 you can't see light through it. I can't wait to hear it

[mnmusic]

That's gorgeous!

Ed

[Phil]

That's the colour I was envisioning when I mentioned adding an amber toner. Its the perfect colour, I love it.

Well, so far it's been nothing but praise for every aspect of torrified except one......
how does it sound?? Hope to hear from John or anyone else about the torrified tone.

[tippie53]

I know that Martin had made a few and they were shown to us at Edapolusa a guitar event held out at Nazareth in Jan. There were 2 there and sold on the spot.
I am hoping to have the bridge on today and string tomorrow then I will try and post a comparison

[tippie53]

While today didn't go as planned I had a few walk ins but I did get the clamps off the this guitar is amazing in the tap on the top. There is a sustain that I don't think I can compare to anything I have made in the past. Tomorrow the bridge is on no matter what but I am really stoked .
I will keep you posted as best as I can. If I need to I will send the files to tommy to get posted. I want to to a tap on the top without bridge and compare to a standard top and vice versa
I am intrigued to say the least

Walk ins? You have a barber shop in the back room??

[tippie53]

I managed to get the bridge made and also set a neck on another guitar.. Today I will relax and drink a beer or 2 practice a few songs and tomorrow I will string up the guitar and post an update. I have 2 other guitars that are based off the same patterns and bracing. I will get this recorded and try and post asap.

[glasalle1]

John,

Where can one get torrified tops?

Thanks!

Glenn