Waghorn Sauria S6 - Jonatan Strange

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More updates from Tom Waghorn:

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It makes me really glad to see more Waghorns on here. I just re-strung mine yesterday after 2 months in storage post-transatlantic move and she was perfect. Slight backbow which went away as soon as the strings were on, and not a hint of fretbuzz anywhere. Just like new.

These instruments are serious. And that is one stunning top on this Sauria!
 

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Which Waghorn model do you have? Feel free to post a pic!
 

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Schaller hannes... I love that bridge.... love the build... this one is turning out rather epic...
 

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Yeah it looks like a penguin wearing a crown... which I've heard improves alternate picking speed by 15%.
 

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While the shape doesnt do it for me personally, I have to say the wood selection is stunning and that neck through with walnut (?) is beautiful. Even the chambering is elegant. That looks to be one hell of a guitar when it will be done.
 

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I was in Waghorn HQ on Wednesday. Your guitar looks amazing in person, I tried two of the shop guitars and got to see a several in various states of build. His work was very high quality and playability was up there with other hi-end guitars.
 

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Finish should be going on over the next few weeks, will post pics ASAP.
 

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^Looking forward to seeing the stain and figure in the top.

^ Excellent. Are you getting your own Waghorn made?

I think I will, his work looks great and everyone I've talked to has had very positive things to say.
 

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Looks great, feels great, greatly built and sounds AMAZING.

I spent 2 months without my Waghorn as it was in storage when I moved; I cleaned and restrung her and she was EXACTLY as I received her. Spent two months in a cold dark place, with detuned strings, and minutes after being restrung, she was perfectly in tune, neck had perfect relief, and there is 0 fret buzz anywhere.

Lovely voicing. Only my Strandberg is a louder guitar acoustically. The Waghorn has a sweeter voice. Tuned exactly to what I had requested.

Highjacking over... couldn't speak higher of my Corax or the Waghorn experience if I tried. If my axe wasn't Tom masterpiece, then I want another to see just how much better it could even get. And it was, then I want another... just because it's that good.
 

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Hijack all you want. It is great to see people having such positive experiences with a luthier.
 

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A few new photos.

Bear in mind the finish is not complete

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