Doerr Guitars

[MattJohnPaul]

Can some Doerr owners post some pics of your babies??? I need something to tide me over

[Rainbow]

Here you go!!!
The photos don't do justice though!!!!


http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...ighlight=doerr

[690MBCOMMANDO]

What I find interesting (and hopefully VERY comfortable) is that a bevel on top of the 4" bass side body wedge is something close to 3"

Man that should be very comfortable without sacrificing any box size......

[Rainbow]

One of my friend who is waiting for his cedar/highly figured madrose Solace has been to Tom's shop a couple of times and has played quite a number of Tom's later guitars. He really loved them and has told me of the comfort of the bevel even though it seems like a big guitar. Not to mention the great tone that comes out each guitar.

I have not tried the Solace but having played a Ryan Cathedral, the bevel sure makes a lot of difference to me in terms of comfort there.

[woodnwire]

Here's a few pictures of my Legacy Select. It's Brazilian back/sides with an "LS" Redwood top. Tom's guitars are incredible at any price...but with the prices he charges so relatively so low, it's a great deal!






Enjoy your journey!

Btw, I have another Doerr on order...this time with the bevels!

[Diamondave]

Originally Posted by woodnwire

Here's a few pictures of my Legacy Select. It's Brazilian back/sides with an "LS" Redwood top. Tom's guitars are incredible at any price...but with the prices he charges so relatively so low, it's a great deal!






Enjoy your journey!

Btw, I have another Doerr on order...this time with the bevels!

Now that's a sound hole... Might need to get me one of dem myself....

[MattJohnPaul]

Originally Posted by woodnwire

Here's a few pictures of my Legacy Select. It's Brazilian back/sides with an "LS" Redwood top. Tom's guitars are incredible at any price...but with the prices he charges so relatively so low, it's a great deal!






Enjoy your journey!

Btw, I have another Doerr on order...this time with the bevels!

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!

[MattJohnPaul]

Originally Posted by Rainbow

Without bevel would be his legacy (Lowerbout at 15.5) and Jumbo size?
I only owned a doerr legacy but it was one of the best that I have played.

It's true, the best is to get one of each model......

There are a few ABW solace around now. Tom is impressed with ABW
and has been enjoying building them.

Actually, to own any of his guitars is really great choice already.

I know he is playing around with a larger body without a bevel... I have some tough decisions ahead

[Rainbow]

Matthew, after choosing the model, you will also have to choose whether you want things like abalone purfling, koa binding and etc..... and inlays too if you are going for it.

[MattJohnPaul]

Originally Posted by Rainbow

Matthew, after choosing the model, you will also have to choose whether you want things like abalone purfling, koa binding and etc..... and inlays too if you are going for it.

Koa binding for sure, no inlays, all wood for me

[MattJohnPaul]

Originally Posted by 690MBCOMMANDO

What I find interesting (and hopefully VERY comfortable) is that a bevel on top of the 4" bass side body wedge is something close to 3"

Man that should be very comfortable without sacrificing any box size......

I am a bit confused. The solace is a larger bodied guitar than the legacy correct?

[vti814ce]

MJP, order one of every dimension and feature combo possible, that way your sure to find one to keep long enough to write a review on just before you trade it or sell it! Hahahaha,
just playing, Good lUCK!

Sammy

[690MBCOMMANDO]

Originally Posted by MattJohnPaul

I am a bit confused. The solace is a larger bodied guitar than the legacy correct?

Yes, the Solace (his newer body style) is nearly 3/4" larger on the lower bout than the legacy, which is:

Upper Bout 11”
Lower Bout 15.5”
Length of Box 19.5”
Depth of Neck Blocks 3.5”
Depth of Tail Block 4.875”
Scale Length 25.7”

Note that the numbers I have in the earlier post are for the Solace with the body wedge. I'd imagine that a non-body wedge version would be around 5" depth across.

[drcmusic7]

Originally Posted by MattJohnPaul

Did you notice any different in sound? I would actually prefer not to have one, but if the sound is a major difference between with and without I might get one..

That's a good a question. Honestly, each one of his guitars I've played have sounded like "his." So, I think it'd come down to whether or not you can swing it and want it. He's a very talented guy, you're going to have yourself an amazing guitar!

Kindly,
Danny

[RP]

Originally Posted by MattJohnPaul

This is going to become a real problem... I think I may order another in the next few weeks...

So what else is new???????????