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Chris Metcalfe, Great Britain
Mr. Metcalfe owns a number
of Slaman guitars and here's what he thinks of them:
'' They say that repeat business
is the real test of customer satisfaction. Well, like Axel Hagen,
I too have owned three of Daniel's guitars, can compare them
with the best Gibsons and Guilds, and I must agree with Axel
when he says 'I can only summarize that Daniel Slaman is a
true artist and ranks in my opinion among the very best Archtop
makers'.
I recently acquired one of Daniel's less fancy instruments, a
black DS175 with a CC pickup, and it is every bit as good - although
more modest in appearance- as my others. The laminated back gives
a slightly more 'electric' sound, but the guitar is surprisingly
loud acoustically, and plays like butter. It far surpasses any
current or vintage L4/ 175 type instrument - no comparison (
and yes, I have compared!). There is a very 'musical' sound to
all his instruments, which places his guitars, however modest
or ornate, in the top class of instruments available from any
maker, at any price. Nice bloke, too!'
Already owner a custom made Slaman
guitar, Chris Metcalfe purchased the Jazz Junior prototype to
do with it what it was designed for: take it to gigs where he
hesitated bringing his number 1 guitar but still was in need
for a quality archtop sound. The Jazz Junior guitar has now evolved
into the Jazz Compact model.
Slaman Jazz Junior in
it's classical size guitar case
With his first Slaman guitar mr. Metcalfe
was looking for an instrument that would:
-be primarily an electric guitar, but have the complexity of
sound only achieved with a carved top.
-give a 'kenny burrell' type sound
-have a 16" body and a thinline profile
-have a sound that was 'warm electric' rather than 'stringy acoustic'
- outperform his electrified 58 L4C or his 175CC
-look wonderful
-be easy to play ( fast, low action )
-have a wide , round neck
North sea Thinline Select, made for Chris Metcalfe, Great
Britain
Here is his comment after receiving
the guitar:
"Daniel,
The Thinline Select is a
really fine instrument indeed - it articulates clearly and evenly
across the entire scale, with exceptional treble/bass balance
and notes speaking clearly right up to top A with no loss of
volume. It is extremely comfortable to play, and the amazing
sunburst finish just glows, making a 50's Gibson sunburst look
cheap and one-dimensional. The mahogany neck gives roundness
and warmth, the whole instrument has instant 'vibe', and it produces
a sound that makes you say ' that's it!!' It just begs to be
played.
Well worth the wait, and great value. Thanks, Daniel"
Chris Metcalfe and his Slaman guitar
The back receiving the binding.
Note flamed mahogany neck.
The back of the Metcalfe guitar in American flamed maple
