Isbin's guitar? [Archive] - Guitar Salon International Forums

Rex

11-13-2003, 08:56 AM

I like Sharon Isbin's lastest CD. The picture on the front shows a strange looking guitar with a "slanted" top. Is there a name for that design? What is the reason for this design? I am not looking for a new guitar and do not need a professional instrument anyway. I am having a blast with the one I just bought, so I'm just curious.

keith

11-13-2003, 10:07 AM

thomas humphrey is the luthier, the model is the millineum. the downward sloping top allows greater access to the fret board. there are other advantages you can read about at t.h.'s website.

classicalmark

11-13-2003, 11:19 AM

He has a great web site;
http://www.thomashumphrey.com/
Check it out! :D
Mark

edwardcav

11-14-2003, 02:21 AM

What a neat website! Has anyone played a Thomas Humphrey? Or a millenium for that matter? I'd be interested in playing one, but boy - are they expensive!

C-1R

11-14-2003, 08:21 AM

Well I did the next best thing and bought the Martin-Humphrey. It plays like a dream. I really like the radiused fretboard too. The tone and playability are wonderful. I do have the cheaper model ( cedar top and laminated rosewood sides and back) but this is one guitar that I'll never part with.

pmremes

11-14-2003, 02:21 PM

does anyone know what that song playing in the background of the humphrey site is? it's so....haunting or something.

phil

classicalmark

11-15-2003, 08:22 PM

Phil,
Try asking him, he has a link for those who would pose a question.
If you find out share it with us all.
Respectfully,
Mark