You’ll Want This , Demo of Altman Guitars SN 194, Adirondack Spruce & Waterfall Mahogany 💣💣💣
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2024
- For questions or to purchase this instrument, please contact me by visiting www.shawnbrock.com
Folks, here we have an Altman Guitars AD-2, made from old stock Adirondack spruce, and exquisite waterfall mahogany. i’m selling it for a friend, however I owned this instrument for about a year when it was new, and I can honestly say there has never been a mahogany dreadnought which impressed me more than this one.
Specks, SN 194, was completed in early 2021, beautiful Adirondack spruce top, forward shifted and scalloped Adirondack bracing, gorgeous waterfall mahogany, which originated in Belize or Honduras, and the Altman family has paperwork on it going back to it being imported in New Orleans in the 1940s, mahogany neck with volute, gold Waverly tuners, 1 3/4 nut width, adjustable truss rod, EVO Gold frets, 41 style fingerboard inlay, Altman banner on Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay, bone nut, saddle and bridge pins, Ebony fingerboard with compound radius, Ebony slotted bridge with 2 5/16 spacing, long saddle, purpleHeart bridge plate, 28 style herringbone for top appointments, fully bound, (top, back, neck and headstock) with ivoroid, customized back strip, varnish finish on top, with nitro finish on back, sides and neck. The neck is very vintage inspired, and here are some measurements to help you understand the size of it: thickness,
1st.875 3rd. .905 5th. .938 7th. .984 9th. 1.028.
Width taper, 1st. 1 13/ 16 3nd. 1 15 / 16 5th. 2 1/ 64 7th. 2 1/ 16 9th. 2 1/8.
If you watch the accompanying video, I believe the sound will speak for itself. This instrument has that vintage tone and dryness that many people rave about, And the volume is simply astounding! this guitar responds with such ease in the right hand, that it is virtually effortless to come across in a large ensemble, without wearing yourself out. The bass is deep and booming, but not muddy. All I can tell you is, this is truly an amazing instrument, I have said that since the first time I played it, and the same still holds true today. You would have to go a long way to run with this one! The condition is excellent, with only a few small scratches/dents in the varnish, along with very minor marks of handling. Comes with a TKL HSC case.
Asking price is $10,000, which is several thousand dollars below the current retail price; also there are some features such as varnish, which are now unavailable from the maker.
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Beautiful guitar and great picking. Thanks for introducing us to Altman SN 194 👍
Thank you very much my friend, it was my pleasure! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Does have that vintage woody sound. Stunningly beautiful
Hi Andrew, Wright you are my friend; it just has that good old tone about it.
Some of these instruments that come through your hands are simply incredible
Man that is very true; I’ll tell you, it seems like the greatest thing in the world, and in someways it is. However, it does get overwhelming at times lol.
@@ShawnBrockMusic well you do a great job showcasing what you have in each video. You have a very comprehensive way of demonstrating these guitars and showing what they can each do. I can't afford any of them at the moment but I still enjoy watching
Can really hear the Andirondak on that guitar! Sounds great. 😎
Man it sure has an old, big and dry sound. This thing kicks like a bull.
Wow that’s really nice!
Thanks Man; yeah, it sure is great!
The bass is crazy
You said that! I will contribute it to quality craftsmanship, and this dog gone old mahogany! 😄
Huge guitar. Really sweet sound! 3 quality small diaphragm condenser Mics.
This guy knows how to record guitar!
Lol man I sure do appreciate it! I just like to make sure the instrument comes across in its natural state.
That is definitely a keeper. I've never seen that color before, very attractive, as for the sound, well it does sound better than 95 percent of the 18's I've heard it's probably that mahogany it's rare stuff. I'm gonna check it out. Great demo
Thanks for watching Joe. Yeah, I really love this mahogany, and have played a few of them made from it, alongside specimens which Altman made from some different mahogany, and it does make some difference.
Floored Shawn! Listen to that! string balance yet warmth. The power is there when you need to it. Someone will be extra glad they bought this build. I wish the neck was a little thinner or I would consider it! Thanks for the show.
Man I sure do appreciate it! I tell you, I don’t know why people are waiting on the Cocobolo One I posted a few days ago. That thing is a beast, plus it has a smaller more Martin low oval type neck. You should check it out if you are in the market.
I would vote that the sound on that is like canadian wildfire . 2023 was HARD here, (as, yes, everywhere) I played more guitar than actually went outside, here in brain-dead CT. Not fun. Yeah Covid, (BS) when everybody went back to momma nature , hoping to stay fed and married. Guitars helped us all a lot. This one is in the top three, the Jimmy still for the win, but wow that was really, really nice. Amazing and authentic build!
Man I sure appreciate it. Don’t feel alone over there, it seems like most of the world is going brain dead lol.
sound realy good
I sure do appreciate it. Thanks for taking a little time to give it a listen!
Oh She Nice 😎 Wish I Had The Money's.
Brother me and you both lol. I think we are worse than any two women whoever walked into a department store. 😂
@@ShawnBrockMusic 😂😂😂😂 that's perfect analogy
What microphones do you prefer to use for recording in this format Shawn? Thanks!
@@firstpresbyteriandothanal6204 typically speaking, my favorite microphones on acoustic guitar or mandolin at least 90% of the time, are Neumann KM-184. Anytime you see the black microphones in my videos, that’s what they are.
Another Monster Bluegrass dreadnought and a monster flat picker behind it and driving it..Very impressive..The bottom end and bass sounds like a big dry, hollow log..TAD42? Are you getting to like the XS 80/20 now? What do you hear vs XS P.B.?
Hi Bill, thank you very much sir. yes, I like these 80/20 a lot more than I did when they first came out. I think the recipe got refined a little better after a few months. However, the owner had them on it when he sent it, and I saw no reason to change. Actually, this is the first video where I have went back to TS; I preferred them and Apollo over BC, so I figured why not lol.
@@ShawnBrockMusic I am impressed with those 80/20 on that monster.. They sound incredible..as does the Altman
What is the first song you play in the video - in the intro? I’m not well versed in Bluegrass, and I love that song.
Man I sure appreciate it. That is an original titled “Bert and the Calf”. I have recorded it, but haven’t put the album out yet lol.
When are you gonna do lessons Sean! Im begging here!
Brother what would you like to have a lesson on? It has been a long time since I uploaded one, and you give me some ideas, and we will put one up
Hi Shawn! Please contact me. I am interested in purchasing this guitar. Thanks for all you do!
Hi Kelly, I would be happy to contact you, but I am uncertain how to get hold of you. You want to shoot me an email? shawn@shawnbrock.com