Comments for Inside Victor Baker's Shop http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog Home of Victor Baker Guitars and NYC Custom Guitars Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:54:20 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Victor Baker Compositions “Neverend” and “Forward”. Sound clips on Laminate 14! by Marc http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5323&cpage=1#comment-14543 Marc Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:54:20 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5323#comment-14543 Hi Victor, Beautiful 7-string! The mp3's aren't linked, though ... Marc Hi Victor,
Beautiful 7-string! The mp3’s aren’t linked, though …

Marc

]]> Comment on 14″ Laminate Archtop for Brian Mikiten- sneak peek! by Brian Mikiten http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4583&cpage=1#comment-14393 Brian Mikiten Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:48:56 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4583#comment-14393 Victor - The guitar arrived and I can't believe how wonderful it looks and sounds. I must admit I was not expecting such a fine instrument in a laminate model. I'll call you and thank you as well but wanted to offer some comments for everyone else considering this new design: 1) The tone is wonderful. Notes do not get lost in the body but this may be more because of the build quality than the overall design. I have several larger carved and laminate arch tops but the VB has a clarity not found in any of the other laminates including some twice the price. 2) The workmanship is first rate. I love the double relief for my arm and body. It makes for a very comfortable instrument. The binding, finish and overall feel are well done. 3) Plugged in - your selection of pickups and pots provides for a really dynamic range of tones from dark and mellow to bright. I hadn't expected this and it was a really nice surprise. The guitar is truly versatile. 4) Neck - very playable. It was flatter than I expected but I've been playing Benedettos and Les Pauls (odd combo, I know) lately so the comparison may not be fair. I found it easy to play. Back to playing. Thank you very much for such a great buying experience. I couldn't be happier! Brian Victor -

The guitar arrived and I can’t believe how wonderful it looks and sounds. I must admit I was not expecting such a fine instrument in a laminate model. I’ll call you and thank you as well but wanted to offer some comments for everyone else considering this new design:

1) The tone is wonderful. Notes do not get lost in the body but this may be more because of the build quality than the overall design. I have several larger carved and laminate arch tops but the VB has a clarity not found in any of the other laminates including some twice the price.

2) The workmanship is first rate. I love the double relief for my arm and body. It makes for a very comfortable instrument. The binding, finish and overall feel are well done.

3) Plugged in – your selection of pickups and pots provides for a really dynamic range of tones from dark and mellow to bright. I hadn’t expected this and it was a really nice surprise. The guitar is truly versatile.

4) Neck – very playable. It was flatter than I expected but I’ve been playing Benedettos and Les Pauls (odd combo, I know) lately so the comparison may not be fair. I found it easy to play.

Back to playing. Thank you very much for such a great buying experience. I couldn’t be happier!

Brian

]]> Comment on Model 14″ Laminate Archtop for James Aston- COMPLETE! pics and sound!! by admin http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5234&cpage=1#comment-13333 admin Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:59:59 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5234#comment-13333 Hey Arnold thanks for your inquiry! The 14" laminates are $2750 plus $100 case and shipping. Best! Hey Arnold thanks for your inquiry! The 14″ laminates are $2750 plus $100 case and shipping. Best!

]]> Comment on Model 14″ Laminate Archtop for James Aston- COMPLETE! pics and sound!! by Arnold Garcia http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5234&cpage=1#comment-13268 Arnold Garcia Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:00:37 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5234#comment-13268 Victor, How much wil a model like this with only one pickup would set me back? $$$$ Thanks, Arnold Garcia Victor,

How much wil a model like this with only one pickup would set me back? $$$$

Thanks,
Arnold Garcia

]]> Comment on Ergo design Archtop guitar for Dan Phillips- finish complete- setup time! by admin http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5153&cpage=1#comment-13228 admin Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:58:20 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5153#comment-13228 Hey Marc! thanks glad you like. Ive been playing it and breaking it in a bit- its a blast to play and quite comfy. Sure, i could certainly do it with a headstock! Hey Marc! thanks glad you like. Ive been playing it and breaking it in a bit- its a blast to play and quite comfy. Sure, i could certainly do it with a headstock!

]]> Comment on Ergo design Archtop guitar for Dan Phillips- finish complete- setup time! by Marc http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5153&cpage=1#comment-13142 Marc Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:06:07 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5153#comment-13142 Victor, this is just gorgeous! I can't wait for Dan to post some videos playing it. Design question: does the ergo design HAVE to be headless, and with the Stein-type tuners, or can it still be balanced with a (small?) head? Victor, this is just gorgeous! I can’t wait for Dan to post some videos playing it.

Design question: does the ergo design HAVE to be headless, and with the Stein-type tuners, or can it still be balanced with a (small?) head?

]]> Comment on Montreal show guitar- Headstock inlay by eric http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5180&cpage=1#comment-12980 eric Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:38:06 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5180#comment-12980 glad to know that you're coming to the MGS this year!!! Éric Montreal glad to know that you’re coming to the MGS this year!!!

Éric
Montreal

]]> Comment on Montreal show guitar- Headstock inlay by bryce http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5180&cpage=1#comment-12932 bryce Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:58:01 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5180#comment-12932 Unreal. Just beautiful work. Unreal. Just beautiful work.

]]> Comment on 14″ Laminate Archtop for Bryce Sutherland- sneak peek! by bryce http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5167&cpage=1#comment-12784 bryce Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:58:18 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=5167#comment-12784 Wow.. it looks much better in real life than in the Photoshop picture that you started with... Just beautiful guitar-engineering on it ! Thank you. Wow.. it looks much better in real life than in the Photoshop picture that you started with…
Just beautiful guitar-engineering on it ! Thank you.

]]> Comment on 14″ Laminate Archtop mini production run! SNEAK PEEK! by Brian Mikiten http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4673&cpage=1#comment-12256 Brian Mikiten Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:45:48 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4673#comment-12256 Let's hear a recording! Brian Let’s hear a recording!

Brian

]]> Comment on New tailpiece for Gilad! by Aaron http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4410&cpage=1#comment-12246 Aaron Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:43:53 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4410#comment-12246 Such a cool guitar for a killer player! Love to try one of these out someday! Such a cool guitar for a killer player! Love to try one of these out someday!

]]> Comment on 14″ Laminate Archtop mini production run! SNEAK PEEK! by Ivan http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4673&cpage=1#comment-12216 Ivan Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:54:56 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4673#comment-12216 Hi Victor!! My name is Ivan, Im guitar player living in montreal, Just I ve checking your work, The guitars are beautiful man, I just have heart Gilads sound with your guitars. I ll contact you next time I go to NY and if you dont mind visit your workshop. best Ivan Hi Victor!!
My name is Ivan, Im guitar player living in montreal,
Just I ve checking your work, The guitars are beautiful man, I just have heart Gilads sound with your guitars. I ll contact you next time I go to NY and if you dont mind visit your workshop.

best
Ivan

]]> Comment on 14″ Laminate Archtop for Brian Mikiten- sneak peek! by bryce http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4583&cpage=1#comment-11989 bryce Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:29:52 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4583#comment-11989 Wow... what a beautiful axe man.... you just get better and better all the time at your art... amazing.... Wow… what a beautiful axe man…. you just get better and better all the time at your art… amazing….

]]> Comment on Ergo design Archtop guitar for Dan Phillips- design phase! by admin http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4548&cpage=1#comment-11978 admin Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:21:48 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4548#comment-11978 I dont know yet- still in construction phase. This will be the first one!! I dont know yet- still in construction phase. This will be the first one!!

]]> Comment on Ergo design Archtop guitar for Dan Phillips- design phase! by Archtop Guitar Luthiers http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4548&cpage=1#comment-11946 Archtop Guitar Luthiers Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:47:32 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4548#comment-11946 Very interesting design! What's it like to play? Very interesting design! What’s it like to play?

]]> Comment on Model 15 Thinline Archtop for Ken Nieves “Malia” model- Truss cover inscription by bryce http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4481&cpage=1#comment-11510 bryce Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:20:07 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4481#comment-11510 Too cool !!! How much $ for a custom name? Too cool !!! How much $ for a custom name?

]]> Comment on New tailpiece for Gilad! by Einar http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4410&cpage=1#comment-11398 Einar Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:53:02 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4410#comment-11398 That tailpiece looks awesome. Great player! That tailpiece looks awesome. Great player!

]]> Comment on Gilad Hekselman’s custom semi hollow project- COMPLETE! Audio Tracks! by admin http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=2593&cpage=1#comment-11305 admin Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:15:13 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=2593#comment-11305 Thanks Martin! I do have plans for doing stuff just gotta find the time! 8^0 haha Thanks Martin! I do have plans for doing stuff just gotta find the time! 8^0 haha

]]> Comment on Gilad Hekselman’s custom semi hollow project- COMPLETE! Audio Tracks! by Martin Cohen http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=2593&cpage=1#comment-11299 Martin Cohen Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:48:19 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=2593#comment-11299 Hey Victor, Why don't you put these videos up on your site? Martin Cohen-founder of LP 5 Barbara Lane Montvale, NJ 07645 USA O-201-782-9644 C-201-390-6072 congahead@congahead.com Skype martin.congahead http://www.congahead.com http://youtube/martincongahead http://www.flickr.com/photos/photohd/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0HM5QtJwUE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3nlm-GZ9kU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr2pvyxBQpg Hey Victor,
Why don’t you put these videos up on your site?
Martin Cohen-founder of LP
5 Barbara Lane
Montvale, NJ 07645
USA
O-201-782-9644
C-201-390-6072
congahead@congahead.com
Skype martin.congahead
http://www.congahead.com
http://youtube/martincongahead
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photohd/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0HM5QtJwUE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3nlm-GZ9kU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr2pvyxBQpg

]]> Comment on 14″ Laminate Archtop mini production run! Various steps… by admin http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4342&cpage=1#comment-11282 admin Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:54:25 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4342#comment-11282 Hi Jaime your name sounds super familiar. The laminates are $2750 plus case and shipping. Yea these guitars are a zippy little sports car feel compared to the L5's. Hi Jaime your name sounds super familiar. The laminates are $2750 plus case and shipping. Yea these guitars are a zippy little sports car feel compared to the L5’s.

]]> Comment on 14″ Laminate Archtop mini production run! Various steps… by Jaime Valle http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4342&cpage=1#comment-11262 Jaime Valle Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:14:34 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4342#comment-11262 Hi, the box looks very interesting, after using L5 for decades I might be ready for a "small jazz box" what's the "price" ??? Thanks for your help! -Jaime Valle www.reverbnation.com/jaimevalle Hi, the box looks very interesting, after using L5 for decades I might be ready for a “small jazz box” what’s the “price” ???

Thanks for your help!

-Jaime Valle
http://www.reverbnation.com/jaimevalle

]]> Comment on Model 15 Thinline Archtop for Ken Nieves “Malia” model- Sneak peek! by Pamela http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4336&cpage=1#comment-11073 Pamela Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:19:13 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4336#comment-11073 Exquisite! Exquisite!

]]> Comment on Model 15 Thinline Archtop for Ken Nieves “Malia” model- Sneak peek! by David http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4336&cpage=1#comment-11070 David Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:48:39 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4336#comment-11070 Nice! What kind of pick ups are those? Nice! What kind of pick ups are those?

]]> Comment on Model 15 Thinline Archtop for Ken Nieves “Malia” model- Sneak peek! by jeff stanton http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4336&cpage=1#comment-11059 jeff stanton Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:43:34 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4336#comment-11059 that looks like the guitar of my dreams, sir. i'll be working overtime soon, with that guitar for inspiration. that looks like the guitar of my dreams, sir. i’ll be working overtime soon, with that guitar for inspiration.

]]> Comment on Model 15 Thinline Archtop for Ken Nieves “Malia” model- Sneak peek! by Aaron http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4336&cpage=1#comment-11056 Aaron Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:22:44 +0000 http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/blog/?p=4336#comment-11056 Gorgeous! Gorgeous!

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