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It's strange how Ireland is so on top of the modern acoustic game!
Why is that strange (genuine question)?
Oliver Schick-
We're not a country that is generally at the vanguard of artisan craftsmanship (while we have countless sweater, soap and fudge makers we have very few framebuilders, electric guitar luthiers, tailors etc.) and I just find it odd that there's such a specific niche that has become so strong here! I almost can't think of any modern acoustic manufacturer elsewhere that can even compete with Lowden/ Avalon/ McNally/ McIlroy... even those Emerald carbon fibre guitars look really nifty!
Nice to have some top notch homegrown produce for once even if it is a bit baffling! I will eventually add one to the collection, most likely Lowden or McIlroy.
Nahguavkire
Martin is sounding glorious in the lovely Aussie sunshine on IG man! Making me terribly jealous of the dour, damp scenes outside the window and making me want to reach for my Collings!
Mahogany guitars are bloody great though aren't they! I've always had a want for a Cedar/ Mahogany guitar and concluded the best bet is a Lowden/ McIlroy/ McNally if the budget was strong or a Takamine N-20 if not so strong. Really wish Collings did a Cedar top but apparently Bob Collings hated them, made a few but was never happy with the bridge adhesion on Cedar?
Couldn't find a nice picture of a McNally J Cedarhog but also lovely. It's strange how Ireland is so on top of the modern acoustic game!