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KOA Modell mit V-Bracing ...
In Nashville startet die Sommer NAMM und Taylor war durchaus fleißig und hat einiges vorbereitet. Spannend finde ich vor allem die Erweiterung des V-Bracing auf 2 12-String Gitarren. Im Text den ich bekommen habe, erklärt Andy die Aufgabe recht gut ... und verrät dabei indirekt ein wenig über die Wirkung von V-Bracing.
V-CLASS 12-STRINGS
Among the group of new Grand Concert models are four V-Class 12-strings from the 300 and 500 Series. Though the V-Class architecture was originally developed by Powers for a 6-string guitar, when adapted for a 12-string, the resulting sound reveals its tonal virtues in a remarkable new way.
As Powers points out, a 12-string guitar presented an even greater test of V-Class’s sonic capabilities, in particular the ability to produce greater pitch accuracy and harmonic agreement between notes. Twice as many strings vibrating against a vibrating diaphragm means more notes and overtones to control.
“You’re taking a string and adding another next to it that has the same musical note but is expected to double up a perfect octave overtone of the first note,”
Powers explains, referring to the octave relationship between the E, A, D and G string pairs.
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That’s tricky because you want a mathematically perfect octave harmonic of this lower fundamental note, but since it is a second independent
string, it will generate its own harmonic series.”
But the V structure
creates so much stability parallel to the strings, a string isn’t nearly as able to alter the pitch on the small octave string next to it.
Another innovative design stroke for the 12-strings is a new double-mounted string anchoring system, which allows each string pairing to be anchored at the bridge under a single pin. With a single row of six bridge pins instead of 12, the strings all have a consistent break angle over the saddle, which contributes to more tonal consistency in the guitar’s voicing.
“I feel like I finally get to play a 12-string that’s in tune,” says Powers.
Within the 300 Series, the 352ce and 362ce deliver exceptional tone and playability. The 352ce combines sapele back and sides with a Sitka spruce top for a traditionally shimmery 12-string sound, while the 362ce’s pairing of blackwood with a mahogany top lends a dry midrange and a touch of low-end presence. The small footprint of the Grand Concert body also makes the 12-string experience more physically accessible thanks to its small frame, while the the V-Class pattern adds power and sustain to both models while ensuring accurate intonation all the way down the neck. The 500
Series also features two enhanced 12-string models: the 552ce and 562ce. The former features a Western red cedar top with mahogany back and sides, blending the characteristic dryness of mahogany with the cedar’s warmth and soft-touch response. The 562ce is an all-mahogany 12-string, full of midrange presence and clear overtone bloom thanks to the power of V-Class bracing.
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The 517 incorporates grained ivoroid (Künstliches Elfenbein - Ivory)
Gruß
Martin
