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Title: New, from Michigan
Post by: olddeadhead on May 29, 2019, 12:40:42 PM
Hi Folks - Thought I'd check in and introduce myself.  Been playing for decades but you'd never know it from listening to me.  (sigh)

I own a 2009 816ce, and I just picked up a brand new 414ce Limited Edition Black Limba.  It's a fabulous guitar.  I also own a Godin A6 Ultra Koa, and an old Martin Shenandoah HD-2832.  Looking forward to being a participating member of the community.

Here are a few pics of the 414:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Instruments/414ce-Limited-Edition/i-hKTdRrz/0/47c26628/X3/20190519_081937-X3.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Instruments/414ce-Limited-Edition/i-TKhdCMc/0/8accb066/X3/20190519_081945-X3.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Instruments/414ce-Limited-Edition/i-K2qmKV3/0/496fc63f/X3/20190519_081956~2-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: New, from Michigan
Post by: TaylorGirl on May 29, 2019, 01:14:09 PM
Wow, that black limba looks spectacular! How does it sound, in comparison to other tonewoods?

Welcome, I'm 60 miles south of the bridge.  :)
Title: Re: New, from Michigan
Post by: olddeadhead on May 29, 2019, 01:47:40 PM
Quote from: TaylorGirl on May 29, 2019, 01:14:09 PM
Wow, that black limba looks spectacular! How does it sound, in comparison to other tonewoods?

Welcome, I'm 60 miles south of the bridge.  :)

It sounds great - definitely has a punch to it, a bit bright, but it's brand new. It plays great and the v-class bracing lives up to its marketing regarding intonation.
Title: Re: New, from Michigan
Post by: Guitar Cowboy on May 29, 2019, 04:26:54 PM
Gorgeous back and sides on that  guitar. Congratulations !!!!
Title: Re: New, from Michigan
Post by: Strumming Fool on May 29, 2019, 08:07:51 PM
Welcome and congrats on the new addition. Black limba, as I understand it, is a type of rosewood with similar tonal properties to EIR. It sure is a beauty! Hope you enjoy your stay with us....
Title: Re: New, from Michigan
Post by: mgap on May 29, 2019, 11:57:18 PM
Welcome to the forum.  Wow, that is a crazy beautiful guitar.  Congratulations.