The
Neoteric
This is a totally new
design. I was intrigued by
the idea of maximizing the sound board in conjunction with the lattice
bracing; this required an entirely new design.
It presented some interesting challenges; I systematically
continued to refine the design using my knowledge of acoustic properties
and strength requirements of steel string acoustic guitars. Once I had
these addressed I added a fully adjustable neck, a cantilevered
fingerboard & offset sound hole to allow the entire soundboard to
resonate. I knew it should sound good, but the results surpassed my
expectations. It deserved
its own name, so the McElroy Neoteric was born.
It still has the same
distinct McElroy voice, rich and balanced, strong bass response, fat
trebles and a strong mid-range filling out the overall sound, though the
Neoteric has a stronger fundamental. The bass response is strong and
clear but it does not overwhelm the trebles. Like other McElroy guitars
the trebles continue to ring like a bell even up past the 14th
fret. Because the entire
soundboard is active the separation is clear and distinct and the
sustain is very strong.
Additionally the Neoteric also has incredible volume and projection even
with light gauge strings.
It has very strong
presence. The sensation for the player is even more enhanced than in the
McElroy Generation2 guitars.
The player hears what the audience hears, only more because the guitar
feels alive in your hands & in your ears.
It’s an immediate connection between player and guitar.
It is a joy to play.
Shortly after completing
the prototype I took it around to let folks try it and received strong
positive reactions. One
musician who tried the prototype even had dreams about it after playing
it. Some have suggested that
it was built for acoustic jazz, but finger stylists like it just as
much. Musicians can’t seem
to put it down.
Will your response be the
same?
