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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 23, 2023 0:24:47 GMT -6
Anyone have any experience with these? I’ve been jonesing for a J-45, but have some shoulder issues that a full body guitar doesn’t get along with. Started looking into the LG2 or L-00 and came across the Iris OG. Seems to be what I’m looking for, plus dig that they’re from a small company that’s from my neck of the woods(ish).
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Post by Ward on Nov 23, 2023 15:10:37 GMT -6
glancing at the title quickly I thought it said Irish guitars . . . and coming from Jesse, it made sense.
Ok, no Emerald brand fiberglass guitars here/
Cool tho !
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Post by dok on Nov 23, 2023 22:29:35 GMT -6
Definitely play one before you order if at all possible. Their necks have an open pore kind of finish and I could feel the wood grain in my left hand. Didn't care for it. They're light and they sound great though.
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Post by geoff738 on Nov 23, 2023 22:56:08 GMT -6
Folkways down the highway an hour or so carries them. And they are quite discerning in what they stock. And, they helped design Iris’ take on an L-00. So, they like em. I have not tried one, however.
Cheers,
Geoff
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 25, 2023 8:51:53 GMT -6
Definitely play one before you order if at all possible. Their necks have an open pore kind of finish and I could feel the wood grain in my left hand. Didn't care for it. They're light and they sound great though. I’ve got a Les Paul Classic and the neck finish is my only gripe with the guitar. The J45’s I’ve played also have a finish that’s a little grippy. Not sure I’d like the Iris feel either though. |
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Post by jmoose on Nov 26, 2023 16:35:18 GMT -6
I’ve got a Les Paul Classic and the neck finish is my only gripe with the guitar. The J45’s I’ve played also have a finish that’s a little grippy. Not sure I’d like the Iris feel either though. In that case most likely its the plasticizers in modern nitrocellulose finishes you don't enjoy the feel of... Which could rule out a number of instruments & builders aside from Gibson. They can all be a little sticky until the guitars are really played in. Or if you've got a big set of cojones you could take some 0000 steel wool to the neck and grind the finish away... Never heard of Iris guitars. I'll say in that price range... once you get into the $2500-3k world there's an awful lot of nice guitars out there. Take a couple field trips and play a bunch until something blows you away. Might even end up being a $600 Yamaha. Never know. Just don't get fooled by strings. Strings make such a huge difference on acoustics... 80/20 vs phosphor bronze will radically alter tone. Find a guitar you think you love? Ask 'em to put new strings on and see if you still love it. |
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Post by dok on Nov 26, 2023 23:32:36 GMT -6
Or if you've got a big set of cojones you could take some 0000 steel wool to the neck and grind the finish away... Even better is a Scotchbrite pad which is much kinder to your neck's finish than steel wool and a little still goes a very long way. 5-10 passes will usually do the trick. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 28, 2023 20:47:03 GMT -6
Well, I ignored all advice and bought one. 😂😂
I looked all over the internet and couldn’t find anything local enough, so took a chance. Worst case, I selll. NBD.
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Post by jeremygillespie on Nov 29, 2023 16:50:15 GMT -6
Folkways down the highway an hour or so carries them. And they are quite discerning in what they stock. And, they helped design Iris’ take on an L-00. So, they like em. I have not tried one, however. Cheers, Geoff That’s high praise coming from Stutman if he carries them. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 29, 2023 22:39:46 GMT -6
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Post by dok on Nov 30, 2023 1:21:04 GMT -6
That's a beauty! Congrats.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 30, 2023 9:13:09 GMT -6
That's a beauty! Congrats. Now I just gotta learn to play. 😂😂 |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Dec 3, 2023 14:23:04 GMT -6
My ohh my, I’m happy. Arrived a day early, sounds great and feels great. Setup feels good. Like the wooden feeling neck. Was a bit worried about neck thickness, but it feels great, bit slimmer than my Eastman. Very balanced tone. Playing soft or strumming hard it keeps the balance similar, to how I felt about the Gibson’s.
I’m not enough of a player to really describe the nuance or how it compares to many different things, but very happy with it!
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Post by Ward on Dec 4, 2023 7:14:50 GMT -6
That's a beauty! Congrats. Now I just gotta learn to play. 😂😂 You should be inspired to learn Pogues' songs by now! If I should fall from grace . . . |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Dec 4, 2023 15:39:01 GMT -6
Now I just gotta learn to play. 😂😂 You should be inspired to learn Pogues' songs by now! If I should fall from grace . . . I actually did learn that one on the guitar a couple month back when my girlfriend was working out her keys part! Sad to see Shane go. Wish I had the opportunity to see him live. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Dec 25, 2023 18:09:01 GMT -6
First release using the Iris. I’ve actually got a blend of the Iris (BeesNeez Lulu FET around the 14th fret) and my Taylor GS Mini (direct) because the Iris sounded too good for what I was looking for. Here’s the track…
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