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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Two More OM's out the door |
Show off time. These two in the 1930's Martin tradition. Only thing different is that I use a bolt on neck and shellac finish. But the body shape and size, bracing pattern and so on are all pre-war Martin. BRW back sides Torrified Red Spruce Top One piece mahogany neck Ebony FB and Bridge Ivoroid bindings Paua Abalone Purfling Rickard Banjo Tuners French Polish Shellac finish #65     #66    
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Two More OM's out the door |
Sweetness! |
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| Author: | Herr Dalbergia [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:03 pm ] |
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Nice....that’s how they should be built...nice wood |
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| Author: | ballbanjos [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:38 pm ] |
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Beautiful! |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Two More OM's out the door |
Lovely guitars. The torrefied spruce adds some years to the look of the classic O.M. shape. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Two More OM's out the door |
Nice guitars, I've got one on the bench with a torrefied red spruce top, looking forward to hearing how it sounds. |
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| Author: | George L [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Two More OM's out the door |
Approved. ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Two More OM's out the door |
Two beauties! Love the back on 66. Holy cow, 66! Nice work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:34 pm ] |
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Just the way I like them! Beautiful work. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:32 am ] |
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Yummy! |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:09 am ] |
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I learned over on Classical Guitar Delacamp that the back on 66 is called watermelon Stripe. Have any of you heard of that? Supposedly it's from being sinker but I don't know. A few others have said that they got some BRW from a beam that had that look to it. Torrified wood is interesting. I still don't know what to think of it. These are only the 3rd and 4th guitars I have used T-wood on. The one thing I noticed right off the bat was that from the very first set of strings there was very little change even within the first week. Typically I notice a change in tone on a guitar within hours of it's first set of strings. So it's almost like it's set from the beginning or at least real close. They definitely matured over the course of a month strung up. I always keep them that long just to make any changes necessary just in case. It's also totally opaque. You cannot see the bracing ghosting through the top with a strong light source on the inside. And thanks for the kind words. I always feel bashful doing these threads but then I do enjoy seeing others too so it's all part of sharing. Regards. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:54 am ] |
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Very nice! |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:01 am ] |
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Really nice work, love OMs. |
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| Author: | Ed Haney [ Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:14 pm ] |
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Very nice work. |
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