Hi Todd,
Deana asked me to answer your question regarding the sound of sinker redwood. From the beginning we were amazed at the quality of sound and projection that was achieved from this material. When we started selling it to other builders, we began hearing rave reviews so we knew it wasn’t just us. The most common comment from builders and players is a “full” or “rich” sound which really is an observation on overtones. I have to agree with this assessment.
Kevin Ryan made this comment about sinker: "As a result of its high strength-to-weight ratio, it really shines at the upper registers like cedar, only a little darker," he says. "It sounds great in big, open alternate tunings, and it has a lush sound that fingerstylists really love.”
Simon Fay also stated: "I have been able to get very good clarity but also a tremendous amount of overtones," he says, adding that it combines some of the best qualities of spruce and cedar.
Lars Rasmussen, a luthier in Sweden, made this comment regarding an L00 sized guitar: “I showed the guitar to a really good player yesterday. He has one of my guitars, same body/scale in Braz/alpine, and he thought this one was really good. It’s much rounder, and 'sustainier' almost responds like a classical guitar. At first I was a little disappointed with the sound, thought it was sort of 'flat' sounding. I thought it would act more like a cedar top, being more open from the start. But it has actually matured a lot the last month, now it’s a lot more dynamic, and the trebles and overtones that I was missing is now a lot better. Now it sounds really good, with an 'explosiveness' that I really like.”
Even from the classical guitar world we are hearing good reviews: “The guitar has been completed and I now have it in my possession. Man, what a jewel this guitar turned out to be. My instructor, Mel Hallam, came over Thursday and played it for over 2 hours. He said it compared to his Jose Oribe and could not believe how bright the guitar sounded, and the projection and volume that it already possesses, being only a week old. You can see it at http://www.jeffreypossguitars.com/. Click on the "- Sinker Redwood" link on the left of the page. There are several pictures, as well as some soundclips of the guitar.”
Well, anyway I hope this answers your question.
Thanks - Rick
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Thanks for asking. We'll keep you posted on our progress on that project. Deana