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Feedback
Emails from recent buyers.
I know how risky it is to buy a musical instrument on the internet and I really appreciate those who have trusted me. Because of this, I try to make my instruments more than fulfill their expectations. I have only ever had positive feedback from buyers. If it should happen that a buyer is not happy with an instrument, I offer a full refund.
This forum has some interesting info on my guitars and others
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from Mitja Novak: Slovenia 8/3/2008
2 days ago ...it happened...guitar is here in my hands. When I saw it ... this is a beautiful little sexy guitar with incredible shape, tone, sustain, craftsmanship... beyond my expectations. A responsive instrument which demands "know how", a sensitive player...Thank you very much for responding all my questions, for building a beautiful instrument (I'm already hooked)...
Best regards, Mitja
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from Richard Brent: Ocean Shores, NSW 6/2/2008
Guitar arrived ok. It's a great instrument, thank you. I spoke to Craig Potter & Peter Woolnough (Byron Music) yesterday and showed them the guitar. They were very impressed. They had one of *******'s guitars there and it was an interesting comparison. The standard weissenborn type didn't sound anywhere near as good.
Thanks Richard
*I have removed the makers name as I don't want my positive feedback to be negative for someone else. The Weissenborn copy was priced at $3850
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from Carl Bludts: Antwerp, Belgium 23/5/2007
I received my guitar this morning in fine condition. Wow, it is loud and responsive, plays very easily and shows remarkable high craftsmanship throughout. Your fretmarker system works very well. It didn't take me 10 minutes to get used to it (I think you should put your elegant logo "db" on the 12th fret, maybe between a smaller version of your soundhole design (love that too)
Played with the KK pickup it still has a natural and balanced sound.
Cheers, Carl
Carl has put some videos on youtube. Here is a couple of them.
Blackwood Bay and Red River Valley
His other videos will show up in the related links on the above pages. You will also see videos of other weissenborn style guitars being played on youtube. A good chance to compare them.
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from Ashley Perrow: Tugun, Queensland 26/4/2007
The guitar arrived today -absolutely superb. The guitar has a beautiful crisp, well balanced sound. The tuners are smooth as anything and it truly is a pleasure to play. I have tried it in a range of tunings and it sounds great in all of them. There are many beautiful touches - from the unique headstock to the floating bridge it really is a work of art. Congratulations on such a great design. Thanks for your correspondence through the process and I look forward to playing it live. The pickup really does present the guitar well and, as promised, has a high output.
All the best and thank you, Ashley.
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from Ken Gammon: Kilsyth, Victoria 6/3/2007
Hi Daniel
The weiss. arrived this afternoon. I've had a mess around with it for an hour or so. It looks and sounds fantastic! Really like it through the amp. too. I couldn't be more impressed with the contrasting brightness and depth. I've tried it out in high G and D and they are both excellent. I'm very impressed and couldn't be happier! It's going to be a late night.......
Cheers, Daniel. Great stuff! Ken.
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from Geoff Brackstone: Bangor, NSW 7/11/2006
Hi Daniel,
Guitar arrived safely late yesterday. Visually it's a stunning looking instrument, from the top right down to that beautifully figured strip of wood on the tail block (a nice touch). I'm very pleased.
Love the tone as it is now, can't wait to hear what it will become when it opens up. The sustain seems almost endless. I've got a lot of work to do so my playing will do this instrument justice.
Love the pickup, it's got plenty of volume and a really nice sound. Buying blind like this is always a bit of a gamble but this is one that has paid off, it's everything I hoped it would be. It has been a pleasure dealing with you - I will spread the word.
Thank you, Geoff Brackstone
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from Karen Gautney: Alexandria , Virginia 5/10/2006
I love it. I can't wait for my season to slow down a bit so I can really spend some good time with it. Thank you, Daniel. I consider myself very fortunate to have such a finely crafted piece.
-Karen
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from Gerry Cockrell: Abilene, Texas 18/9/2006
Daniel,
I have now had the chance to spend some time playing my new Brauchli Weissenborn Guitar. I previously e-mailed you about how beautiful the guitar looked. Now I can add that it also has an absolutely supurb sound. My good friend and playing partner put it best after hearing the guitar: "That guitar sounds like music from the Angels!" And he is correct! Great tone and tremendous sustain. I am also very impressed with the K & K pickup. It is much hotter than the McIntyre Feather in my other Weissenborn and really conveys the acoustic sound of the guitar. I am now trying to learn your instrumental on This World Is Not My Home. Thanks for building me such a fine instrument. I can hardly wait to expose some of my "more professional" resonator guitar friends to your guitar.
Gerry Cockrell
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from Tim Grice: Brisbane 22/6/2006
Hi Daniel,
I've just got back from PNG. My guitar arrived earlier in the week. Haven't had much of a chance to play it yet, BUT my first impressions are that it is the best weiss that I have had, either yours or anyone elses. My wife said it is also the prettiest guitar that I have had and I tend to agree. The sound is awesome. Great bassy sound but well balanced all round. Very loud and sustain to die for. Detail is awesome and I love the tuners.
Thanks again, Tim
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from Craig Freeman: Canberra, Aus. 14/6/2006
Hi Daniel,
My cedar top guitar arrived today. A really beautiful finish, and an absolutely gorgeous sound and great sustain, congratulations. I have only tried the electronic pickup with my busking amp, but it is really true in sound similar to being unplugged.
Craig Freeman
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from Henry Miller: Mule Creek, New Mexico, USA 8/4/2006
Dear Daniel,
Been out of town and got home recently--what a package awaited me. The guitar is stunning. Flawless craftsmanship. Perfectly balanced, a tone to die for, and a dream to play. What more can I say? I got more than I ever dreamed I would get in an instrument, and I'm very grateful for your talent and artistry.
Warm regards, Henry
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from Rémy Le Bray: Dinan, Britanny: Check his band at www.waraok.com 14/3/2006
Hi daniel,
The mandolin arrived well. I'm very happy with it. The sound is very good, it's easy to play and it's very beautiful. The mandolin is more beautiful in reality than on photos... When I was waiting for it, I put the photo on the wallpaper of my computer.
Many thanks... Rémy
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from Trent Heaft: Stanmore, NSW 28/10/2005
Dear Daniel,
I received the guitar on Tuesday and I must say that I am one happy, happy customer. It is a beautiful instrument. As you know I had the guitar delivered to my work at Newington College where it has generated quite a lot of interest. I have had the Design and technology department admiring the sheer craftsmanship and the Tasmanian Blackwood and the music department have had a play and drool. I look forward to many years of creativity and joy with my new instrument. Many thanks, Trent
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from Björn Liden: Göteborg, Sweden 7/9/2005
Hi Daniel,
Just want you to know that after some weeks playing I am very pleased with the guitar. This is an absolute great instrument and it sounds as lovely as it appears with a clear balanced tone. I am also impressed with the craftsmanship. Keep the good work going.
Best regards, Björn
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from Mike Mustonen: Herbster, Wisconsin, USA 6/9/2005
Daniel,
Sorry, I've been out of town camping. The guitar arrived safedly. Beautiful work with a magnificent voice.
Thanks, Mike
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from Pierre-Yves Ezavin: Libreville, Africa 30/9/2005
You were right , the floating bridge has a very good sound specially in D open. Moreover, the guitar is wonderful, very good finishing and it sounds very loud. I will send you a picture of your guitar on an African Beach. I really enjoy it.
Regards. Pierre
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from Lars Bostron: Stockholm, Sweden 27/7/2005
Hi Daniel,
Don´t know if you received my previous mails ... just want you to know how satisfied I am with the guitar you built. It´s a wonderful instrument, with a tone loud, clear and sweet. Beyond words, really. The guitar is being played a lot, and I am amazed at the sounds I can get out of it. Hope everything´s OK in Tasmania, and that more players discover these great instruments.
All the best, Lars
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from Rics Vintage Guitars in Freemantle WA: www.ricsvintageguitars.com 5/7/2005
Hi Daniel,
we've just bought one of your weissenborn style guitars with the fixed bridge, pickup and case, I've seen some others in the states at 3 times the price and just the same quality etc, if they are this price, they're too cheap, up your price, you cant buy anything handmade for that! I would have thought that for this one a starting price of $3000 considering how it looks, plays and sounds
regards, ric
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from Bert Deivert: Stockholm, Sweden Click for link 19/4/2005
I just strung up the guitar on Sunday --- came on Saturday. THANKS!!! GORGEOUS work on the details and overall. It is a fantastic guitar and i am VERY pleased with it. The lacquer is very good too! I will be showing it around and gigging with it as soon as I get my head around the hand technique... I play lots of slide on Nationals so this is a bit different.
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from Leslie Rees: Hobart, Tasmania 17/12/2004
Dear Daniel,
Left a message on your answerphone - you may not have rec'd it - just to let you know that the mandolin has a beautiful tone and I have already written a tune for you!! Can't stop playing it
love Les
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