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 Some 25 years and almost the same number of instruments later, I have what I have been looking for. Marrying craftsmanship of the first order with a fine appreciation of what a guitar player wants, Chris has made me a Melville 000c that is an ‘unalloyed’ pleasure to play. The neck is perfect for my finger-style jazz, and I am particularly impressed by the instrument's warmth, responsiveness, and clarity. Not only do I now play more, but I come away from practice sessions wanting to start all over again. This is a guitar for life. Thanks Chris
Richard Niesel
Chris,
All I can say is I hope I don't roll over and crush it tonight it my
sleep! I was supposed to play it for a few minutes and then go
Christmas shopping downtown at 5pm. Now its 11:30 and I never made
it out of the house. My first impressions are that it feels like
'me'. I feel connected to it and surprisingly comfortable with it;
it just feels like 'my guitar'. I feel really inspired and motivated
to play my best because whatever I give it, it seems to give me back
double. I have never felt that way with any other high end guitar I
played.
It also sounds very even across all the registers
which I really like. I can play it really soft but it has great
sustain and surprising warmth considering it's brand new.
Overall though, I'm just thrilled. I feel like a grown up
now, if that makes any sense. Like I finally have an instrument that
fits me and that I can grow into and develop with. It's really quite
remarkable but my first impressions are that I'm ecstatic.
Thanks
for your craftsmanship Chris - its fabulous.
John
K, Chicago
USA
Both of my 'MELVILLE's are incredible"! "I've played a lot of instruments from
all over the world and your guitars are definitely world class.
Tommy
Emmanuel I
have been searching for the perfect guitar. I knew exactly what it had to sound
like in my mind and had been seriously looking for a year or so, playing every
high end guitar I could get my hands on. When I played a 'MELVILLE' it was
instantly stunning,- incredible clarity and warmth with a huge dynamic range!
Since that time it has had a busy schedule playing "Irish gigs" (using a
multitude of tunings) and has appeared on scores for film and television. Even
though I use a variety of altered tunings the neck hasn't moved at all in 2
years and it plays as beautifully today as when I first bought it.
Stephen
Joyce
Proprietor of "Sonic Architecture"
(Composers for film, television & advertising)
Having heard several of Chris Melville's guitars before ordering my own, I
should have been prepared for the power, clarity, and just plain beautiful
sound of my new 000 model, but I wasn't. The sustained harmonics emanating from
this instrument are truly outstanding. The custom fitting of the neck and
string spacing is just right, making this great sounding guitar a joy to play.
Thanks Chris!
Richard Yank
Christopher
Melville's guitars are among the finest instruments I've been lucky enough to
play. The level of workmanship and quality of materials is as good as it gets
and as an added bonus they also sound superb!
and...
It is
without doubt one of the very finest instruments I've ever seen. The neck feels
great, fingerboard width perfect. Design is restrained beauty itself......what
can I say, except it sounds incredible too. I'm not great at the flowery
descriptions of how an instrument sounds but there is a sustain, depth and
clarity to this guitar which is just out of this world. I'm so happy!...
Tony McManus
("One of the worlds greatest and most innovative guitarists"
- The West Australian)
www.tonymcmanus.com
Truly
inspiring. The 'Melville 000' guitar used on my latest recording is exquisite.
Impeccably crafted with the most beautiful tone I have ever heard. To have used
a lesser instrument would be doing the music a disservice.
and...
I am
astounded by the level of craftsmanship you bring to the making of guitars and
marvel at your ability to tirelessly tend to every detail. My new '000' is a
magnificent instrument which consists of the perfect playability, comfort,
aesthetic and richness of tone- it is simply a joy to play. I am ecstatic at
the fact that I have finally found an instrument that will enable me to get on
with the business of making music. Many thanks
Lucas Michailidis
www.lucasmichailidis.com
Thankyou
for the loan of your guitar for our recording. Besides being a work of art, the
engineer said it was the best guitar he had ever recorded and I agree. I can't
wait to get my own.
and...
Chris,
I can't thankyou enough. My new Melville Dreadnought is everything I was hoping
for. It looks beautiful and sounds even better - lovely overtones and
resonance, with volume to burn. The customised string spacing works
beautifully. It will change the way I play guitar.
Andrew Heath
(The 'Poachers')
Chris,
As the owner of two custom Melvile guitars to date and soon to be three (these
being a dreadnought, 000 and the 1st Melville Grand Aud 12-string), I would
like to express my gratitude to a luthier/guitar maker who really takes pride
and care in his work. Because of Chris' attention to detail he has produced in
my opinion the best looking, feel and sounding acoustic guitars that I have
ever come across and would recommend him immensely. One could never lose
interest or enjoyment in playing a guitar when they own such beautiful
instruments.
Thank you Chris.
and...
Chris,
As a guitar enthusiast I am delighted with my recent purchase of a Melville
Grand Auditorium 12-string acoustic guitar. I now own three Melville's. The
12-string certainly complements my OOO and dreadnaught 6-strings. For almost a
week now I have enjoyed it immensely, probably played it exclusively to date.
It is so easy to play, the neck shape is perfect for my hand size and the
action is incredible for a 12string. In regards to the sound, it has incredible
sustain and depth in tone. Unlike most other 12 strings that have that typical
high end jangle sound this guitar has strong clarity across it's broad
spectrum, even in its base component giving it a much fuller all-round sound.
Thank you once again for such an incredible sounding and beautiful looking
guitar. The artwork is exceptional. The pride you take in your guitar building
really shines through. I would certainly recommend a Melville guitar to anyone.
Peter Pajalic
Melbourne, Australia
What
I did want to tell you Chris was how happy I am with this guitar. It has been
such a blessing for me to share in its sweet resonance and its superior
action.The past two years playing have been the best in all the time I've
played. Truly this instrument had only been an image in my mind until you
introduced it to me and you'll always have my gratitude. I'm no pro but I know
what I like!
John Kirksey
Grass Valley, California
Chris
is one of the best guitar makers in Australia.
Michael Fix
Thanks
Chris for the finest Jumbo I have ever heard.
Steve Tyson
(Rough Red)
Sometimes
events in our lives provide inspiration. Your instruments certianly do. Thanks
for the smiles and the very special Jumbo.
Norman Blyton
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