Andre Instruments / Sun, Moon, And Vibrations (part 1) / 2018 / Natural Gold-silver / Guitar
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'Oh my. What a masterpiece from Thierry André' -Copenhagen fine guitars
Sun, Moon, and Vibrations (part 1)
Thierry André - Andre Instruments no.105
-Elongated Bowl-back acoustic guitar, w/custom boom stand and custom flight case.
Materials: American poplar, Alaska red cedar, Adirondak red spruce, Sitka spruce, West african ebony, dyed koto, sugar maple, Kasagami japanese paper, unbleached cow bone, ceramic, titanium, steel, nickel silver, aluminum, hide glue, aliphatic glue, epoxy, linseed and tung oil, copal, 23.75 karat shell gold, steel wire, bronze wire.
Instrument dimensions: 119 x 34 x 15 cm
From the back, this guitar might hint some (elongated) modern Steve Klein shape, while from the front, the outlined soundboard element is as traditional and cute as the guitars where in the 1900's. Timeless is one word that has great affinity with Andre's works, and this creation is no exception.
Sound : From a sound perspective, there is this historical root sound that the guitar renders, with a more modern, much fuller voice than (Parlor's, -OOO's) smaller instruments.
-Besides the fact that it rivals with any acoustic guitar out there, this guitar has unbelievable sustain qualities... and its sound has the imprint of one of an electric guitar unplugged, only much louder! From the 3 short Souncloud demos you can hear it through a basic H2N mic.
-It is amazing! I hear the kinship with Red Dot, though the electric-level sustain and the interior voices singing give it an expansive quality. And when the overtones combine at the end of a strummed chord it is cosmic, truly embodying its name! It must feel good to have it complete and in the world. -Killick Hinds
Design: The instrument features a sound -box- that couples with its top plate on the same plane (where a tail block would normally lie, the bowl meets the soundboard on its plane @ lower bout) making the top-plate actually longer...staging the strings in a longer (bass response) vibration while maintaining ergonomy of play.
-To experience this guitar is a must for to understand its unique shape and balance. The convex -bowl- portion is completely behind you, wile its concave mid-section hugs your tummy while you play.
-This ergonomic setup came from an acoustic quest as a basic idea: to form a box equivalent to a Dreadnought-sized guitar in terms of air volume, in a format easier to hold.
Build pics/demo: in the video, and audio on soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/user-448828105/sets/andre-instruments-no105-sunmoon-and-vibrations-demo-1-2-3
Specs:
Scale length: inches 25.4 (645mm)
Neck width std. @ nut 1.75 inches (45mm)
String spacing at bridge std. @ 2.125 inches (57mm)
Body width lower bout: inches 13.4 (34 cm)
Body length total: inches 26.75 (6.8 cm)
Body depth upper bout: inches 3.5 (8.9 cm)
Body depth lower bout: inches 6.0 (15 cm)
Pickup: Internal acoustic pickup (no battery needed), K&K Sounds, pure mini model, w/switchcraft output jack, electrosocket reinforced jack mount, and fully shielded wires.
Woods: All master grade, quarter-cut, 20 year old minimum age, straight grained materials.
Instrument features:
-Hand carved, calibrated, elongated bowl-back soundbox, w/concave ergonomic mid-body cut, and slanted cutaway access.
-Hand-split soundboard bracing materials, w/soundboard voiced as per André.
-Hard Sitka spruce and ebony neck, with titanium rods reinforcements, and one adjustable 2-way steel truss rod. Open headstock w/Brushed aluminum Schertler tuners.
-Epoxy, copal resin & linseed oil proprietary finish (top and neck), w/ translucent gold polished traditional nitrocellulose laquer on body.
Art-Factor/Historic value: -One-off piece, referring to André's unique body of work (Oudtar, Raga, Po, Guitare-Fruit) and 19 year-long artistic practice.
- Your instruments have not only a unique artistic concept but the sounds are also unique. The natural reverberations elicit different emotions than just a mere guitar is capable of. Fine work Sir, you are an artist at all levels! -Bob Willcutt, Wilcutt Guitars
Lifetime warranty on this item by Thierry André - Lac-Drolet, Quebec, Canada -
Andre Instruments, Canada 
The unique guitar works created by Thierry Andre combine the expression of a traditional and impeccable craftsmanship, with the freer approach of artistic work.
A specialist of the steel string acoustic guitar, his body of works also reflects his dedication for electric & archtop guitars, alongside historical instruments.
Often using new forms based on proven bases, he is known for creating guitars with a distinctive and timeless character, each displaying the visual attributes of the past / present, while offering a captivating voice with expansive qualities.
A one-man operation, he designs and builds on average 6 unique instruments each year, from his Quebec Canada workshop.
Shipping Policy
As agreed, and depending on your location, shipping carrier will be DHL or FEDEX. I usually recommend second-day air shipping. I ship worldwide. Instruments are shipped within 24 hours of cleared payment.
Return Policy
Your new instrument purchase is returnable within 6 days of delivery.
General Terms
Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described.
Refunds
Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges.
Special Conditions
-All new Andre Instruments bear a limited lifetime warranty to their original owner
-All sales on new instruments offer a 72 hours -grace- period to the buyer, to evaluate the instrument.
-If instrument is wished to be returned, insured shipping charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Any signs of wear, tear, or damage will be charged. -
-Return shipping must be done with the carrier used at first, or as agreed with Andre Instruments.
Let me know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Thierry
