Mr Worland,
I've just received my order and thank you very much.
I am more than satisfied and happy with the guitar and you surely
did a
great job. Not just does it look beautiful but sounds wonderful.
The small
body is so comfortable to play for finger picking.
This is one of my best purchase I have ever done.
Thank you once again. Keep up the good work!
Yasumasa Y. Kyoto Japan
Hi Jim,
Well what can I say. I still have goosebumps on
me. I am not even sure how to tell you how wonderful
this guitar is. Everyone who has seen it is still in
amazement. It is too beautiful for words. I just sit
and look at it. It arrived thursday afternoon and I
played it until the wee hours last night. My playing
partner could not put it down. We both own taylors
and martins, and this guitar easily stands up to their
sound, but the craftmanship of the Worland far exceeds
any guitar I have held. I just played a Santa Cruz Om
a few weeks ago and it has nothing on your OM. I think
the rosewood cedar combination is fabuluos. It is
everything I had hoped for. Thanks so much for all
your hard and caring work, it really shows. I will be
showing the guys at the local music shop this baby! I
am in the final phases of recording and there is a
song or two that will be on my release with the
Worland. I have conversations on the web with Will
Ackerman, founder of Windham Hill Records and I will
mention this guitar to him. He is a Froggy Bottom guy
but you never know. I will be changing my email
address soon and I will let you know of it in case you
want to contact me at some point. Thanks again for
everything, I will send you a CD when I finish
it(maybe X-mas). You and your family take care and may
peace always be with you. Neil
Jim-
The guitar is just beautiful and sounds great.
Body and neck (I was worried that I didn't give enough input here)
fit me
like a glove.
There's a lot of discovering to do, but, first off, I really appreciate
the
level of your work-
finish, construction, and all the little refinements I'm noticing:
scarf-jointed neck, binding & purfling, bridge design,
end graft...I know you've gone the extra mile.
THE SOUND
I tuned it to DADGAD, my favorite tuning.
The notes just rang out. I know what you meant by responsive.
It's louder than my other guitar (which I thought was loud), and
the notes
are even, clear, and yet complex with overtones.
Just what I was hoping for.
Oh, and it makes me play better, too!
Thanks again,
Jim Dougher
The guitar:
I am very pleased.
I am very impressed with your craftsmanship. The assembly,
gluing, and
finish work is impeccable.
The woods are gorgeous. The koa is beautiful. I like the koa
on the
headstock. I don't know if that is standard procedure or not,
but it sure
is a nice touch.
The guitar has a very pleasing tone to my ears. I am most particular
about the treble sound, and this guitar has a sweet treble. The
treble is
also very responsive. I am very pleased with that. None of my
other 12
strings are sensitive to a light touch, or worth a dang for hammers
and
pull-offs (they do them, but it is work, and the hammers don't
ring). This
guitar is as sensitive to string work as my classical. Pretty
impressive,
and fun to play. The sustain is also wonderful.
I am impressed and pleased. Heck of a nice job, Jim!
Paul
Dear Mr. Worland--Sorry I've taken so long to get back to you, since you sent the instruments. Both guitars are wonderful!! I especially like the cedar, which I have been playing a lot. I'm entirely satisfied!! Thanks for all your work. Best, Jack
Hi Jim,
Just a note to let you know the guitar arrived yesterday without
a
scratch.
The guitar is just great! It looks like it's a relic from the
twenties
in mint condition. The shape and size, the inlays, the cedar top,
and
the binding and purfling combine to give it a really old look.
It's
just what I had in mind. I love it!
The cedar looks like it's a hundred years old just like you said,
and
the purfling turned out nice. I especially like it on the sides
and
back. Your diamond and squares inlay on the fretboard looks great
too.
And, the choice of wood is excellent. It all looks great and has
that
look of a really old guitar.
The sound is good right out of the box. The treble sounds pretty
sweet,
and the bass is kinda thumpy like I wanted. I think after a few
months
of settling in, it will sound very nice, and just get better and
better
with time and playing.
Anyway, thanks again for taking on this project and doing such
a
wonderful job!
Steve
Hi Jim,
I just wanted to let you know I noticed my guitar was in the photos
in
your AG mag ad. Makes me feel pretty good!
Just a report - the guitar has held up very well - no cracks,
shifts or
twists. It sounds better every day. The treble is especially bright
and ringing, while the bass is deep and wooden. It's just what
I hoped
for, and sounds great for fingerpicking blues and ragtime styles.
Thanks again for the great little guitar, and I'm happy to see
it has
become famous!
All the best, Steve
Jim:
Forgive me for not writing sooner. I have been busy playing
guitar!! I owe
you a great deal of thanks for your time, dedication, and skill.
I am truly
pleased with my guitar. In fact, my custom Martin's place as #1
is in
serious jeopardy!! I look forward to playing for folks on it,
although I
don't have any performances lined up yet.
I'm glad if my review generated some interest. I look forward
to the day
when Worlands are mentioned in the same breath with Olsons, Ryans,
etc., and
I can say I got the first OM!! Seriously, I hope you have success
as a
luthier, and that you are soon able to command the big bucks.
I will
certainly refer folks to you. Who knows? Maybe my wife will let
me get
another guitar one day!!
Thanks again for your work. It has really been a pleasure.
Shannon
Dear Jim.......... My harpguitar is artistry and craftmanship
at it's finest. Thankyou for your thoughtfulness and no compromise
in every detail that went into the
making of this magnificent instrument. You have crafted quite
an inheritance for my loved ones. I am forever grateful..........Echo
Greywolf
Guitar is Great, eactly what I wanted! I can't
believe how easy it "frets." It sounds wonderful and
the workmanship is A+. Wife liked it so much that she
almost gave in to having sex, which takes a lot of
doing these days.
Will prosletyze on behalf of your great product.
Thanks again,
Buck R.