I wouldn't usually crow on here about a purchase, but given that it was made by a member here, I thought it was appropriate. I also wanted to tip my hat to him publicly, because he got me into building and has helped me out a heap.
So with my money in my pocket I rolled up to Mr Gosbell's house and had the chance to play three of his beautiful acoustics back to back. An 0, a 000 and a dreadnought. All three sported bearclaw spruce tops and blackwood back'n'sides. In truth, I've been lusting after the 0 for some time, but like my experience with resonators, I expected I'd end up choosing something else. I had the added privilege of playing two Gilets (000 and jumbo) only a few days before. That in itself was an experience. Turning up to Mr Gosbell's house and having the pick of the three was like the cherry on top.
I'd done some research and although my heart and eyes said '0', my ears and research all said, '000'. The other thing that needs to be said is that all three guitars were in the same league as the two Gilets in terms of sound and build quality. I personally think they sounded a little more open and louder than the Gilets, but that could come down to conditions and the like.
Needless to say, I feel pretty blessed to own this guitar. Sorry if the pictures don't do it justice...
Thank you Mr Gosbell.
All I need to do now is put a pickup in it so I can plug it in at church. Any suggestions?
