The Forderer Collection

RobertW
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The Forderer Collection Sept 2, 2016 13:30:47 GMT -5

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Seagull S6 Cedar/Cherry (1998)
Seagull Amber Trail CW Mini-Jumbo Spruce/Maple Long scale (2012)
Seagull Coastline Cedar 12 Cedar/Cherry (2015)
Ibanez Artwood Parlour 2 AVN3-NT Spruce/Mahogany (2015)
Martin GPCPA5K Stika Spruce/Koa HDL/Birch Stratabond/Morado Fretboard (2015)
Gretsch Mahogany Boxcar Round-Neck Resonator (2015)
Alvarez ABT60 Baritone Spruce/Mahogany (2016)
Sigma 000M-15 Mahogany, Rosewood Fretboard (2018)

TonyKgull Global Moderator Posts: 6,425 Location: Ontario, Canada	The Forderer Collection Sept 2, 2016 14:38:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TonyKgull on Sept 2, 2016 14:38:31 GMT -5 That was some very interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing RobertW,.
	===================================== "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." - Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

RobertW
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Tired of living, it's easy to do.

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AKA: Bobbie McMahon on FB and AGF
Location: The Home of Seagull
Playing guitar since: the early 60's with a 20 year hiatus during 80s-90s.

The Forderer Collection Sept 2, 2016 15:33:39 GMT -5

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Sept 2, 2016 14:38:31 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

That was some very interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing RobertW ,.

1st guitar in PART 2, 2 sound boards! 2ed sound port on back!!!

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Seagull S6 Cedar/Cherry (1998)
Seagull Amber Trail CW Mini-Jumbo Spruce/Maple Long scale (2012)
Seagull Coastline Cedar 12 Cedar/Cherry (2015)
Ibanez Artwood Parlour 2 AVN3-NT Spruce/Mahogany (2015)
Martin GPCPA5K Stika Spruce/Koa HDL/Birch Stratabond/Morado Fretboard (2015)
Gretsch Mahogany Boxcar Round-Neck Resonator (2015)
Alvarez ABT60 Baritone Spruce/Mahogany (2016)
Sigma 000M-15 Mahogany, Rosewood Fretboard (2018)

TonyKgull
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The Forderer Collection Sept 2, 2016 17:55:23 GMT -5

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Sept 2, 2016 15:33:39 GMT -5 RobertW said:

Sept 2, 2016 14:38:31 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

That was some very interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing RobertW ,.

1st guitar in PART 2, 2 sound boards! 2ed sound port on back!!!

Ya, I know! I'd love to hear what a guitar like that sounds like. Especially if it were made by Godin, Martin, or Taylor.

=====================================
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

freemankeller
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The Forderer Collection Feb 23, 2017 22:10:03 GMT -5

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Post by freemankeller on Feb 23, 2017 22:10:03 GMT -5

The most wonderful part of Jim Forderer was that he didn't keep his collection locked in a glass case somewhere but actually brought them out to play. In 1980 I attended the Guild of American Luthiers conference and in one room were, I don't know, maybe 40 or so of his guitars. Oh, look, a Nick Lucas. Oh, can I play that Dyer harp guitar? OMG, is that a real OM-45?

I only took a couple of pictures, I was actually too busy handling and playing and marveling at these wonderful instruments that were simply sitting on tables with little cards telling what they were and people actually playing them.

Here is a Stauffer (where CFM I got started)

and I had just finished building a '37 Hauser clone, how about a chance to play a real one

Last Edit: Feb 23, 2017 22:10:35 GMT -5 by freemankeller

Derick
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Location: Staffordshire UK
Playing guitar since: Way back yonder.

The Forderer Collection Feb 24, 2017 8:39:45 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Feb 24, 2017 8:39:45 GMT -5

Very interesting stuff, would like to have a play with some of these old guitars.
Considering the age, and amount of play time, some of these guitars have had, they are in very good condition.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

WELCOME TO THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR CABIN!!!

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