Meloduende Guitars

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 27 May 2013 5:31 am

This French maker is new to me and didn't come up in a SGF search as discussed before.

http://www.meloduende.fr/en/guitars?id=68

http://www.meloduende.fr/en/guitars?id=67

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn98VRlUy_w

Mike D · Post by **Mike D** » 27 May 2013 5:44 am

Oh man that is some cool stuff Andy!. Great sounds on his videos too!

Jay Fagerlie · Post by **Jay Fagerlie** » 27 May 2013 7:47 am

He lists no prices...

Does that mean I can't afford it?

Tony Francis · Post by **Tony Francis** » 27 May 2013 1:19 pm

He lists no prices...

Does that mean I can't afford it?

You might be surprised!!!

Well respected French maker.

David Matzenik · Post by **David Matzenik** » 27 May 2013 2:15 pm

They may very well be fine instruments, but I absolutely hate the demos.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 27 May 2013 2:37 pm

I'd like to hear one played "clean and pretty".

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 27 May 2013 2:44 pm

I agree with the two replies above. The web site describes the builder's attention to detail, selecting the right metals and wood, the right combination to get the best tone, no hum from the pickup, etc... and the guy on the video is blasting away with an overdriven sound, distortion and probably other effects, masking the true sound of the instrument. I'd like to hear the natural sound of the instrument. We can add the effects later.

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 27 May 2013 9:59 pm

Cool instruments and that faux bookmatched top is very interesting too ... I wonder what the process is.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 28 May 2013 7:58 am

This version of "Yesterday" is probably as close to "clean and pretty" as you'll get. I'm sure he has more examples on his YouTube channel.