andy thompson

[quote name='noelk27' post='1104587' date='Jan 27 2011, 12:02 AM']The DW follows the same template as the LL, so is quite different from the LS. The DW was made in Taiwan, not Japan. The action is 2.5 to 3mm. The nut and saddle are plastic. The saddle is compensated, and has been lowered. Not played any modern FG models. Based on Yamaha models I own/I've owned (FG1500, LL35, FG450S, LL11E, DW10, DW20, LL36), this has the same profile (soft V) as the FG450S and LL11, but is considerably thinner. The LL36 has a rounder profile, but is similarly proportioned.[/quote] Are the back and sides laminated?

[quote name='noelk27' post='1103048' date='Jan 26 2011, 12:46 AM']Bump ...[/quote] Ahhh poor lonely guitar. Been searching for an LS16 for a while and just viewed yours. Lovely aged colour. The trouble Ive found learning with a cedar S&P S6 was it wasnt responsive enough, I spent too long listening to the note just played rather than being inspired to play the next, could not feel much..resonance..? Now If Im correct, this model has scalloped bracing, meaning a thinner top. I want inspiring trebles, every time I play a D chord its ..yuk. Now I KNOW a lot is to do with my skill level but...well you know how it goes. Not much info on net, was this made at the same place as the lotus series, not the MIJ 26,, 36...86 but the 6,16 Taiwan I believe. Any other info..? looks like plastic saddle.or have you swapped to bone. I pull on the string..possibly too much so an action of 3-4mm would be good, maybe, as its quality, I dont need thatmuch force,anyway it wont matter much as I can allays swap the saddle. Guessing the neck is perfect, is it as skinny as the new FGs or chunkier, I know Jansch said one of the things he liked about the LL11 was the fatter neck. Anyway, sorry for rambling on, it will be the death of me, what do I do next..? Send you a pm with my email and telephone no, a postal order would cost 10% more I believe, look forward to hearing from you..Andy Hmmmn sorry, not trying to rant but everything Ive googled has said laminated back and sides with sitka spruce...confused now