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mountain whimsy

Post subject: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 11:29 am

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Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:25 pm
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Location: Bozeman, MT
First name: Tony
Last Name: Thatcher
City: Bozeman
State: MT

Here's the latest off the bench. An OM, Oregon myrtlewood back and sides, western red cedar top, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, finished in Royalac. This one is going to a young lady who desperately needed an upgrade from her GS-mini! I was really curious how this would sound. When voicing the top it was easily the most responsive top I've ever worked on. It had insane sustain, even with light taps. I was worried that it might be too responsive. But I am very pleased with the result. It's definitely complex, with a lot of harmonics going on. But very rich sounding. But I was still able to do clean finger picking with nice separation of the notes. Next round using a WRC, I'll likely keep it a little thicker, but I'm still super pleased.

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bcombs510

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 11:44 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:21 am
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First name: Brad
Last Name: Combs
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Lovely all around!

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Chris Pile

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 12:47 pm

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Country: Good old US of A
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We have some outstanding talents here on the OLF.

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A.Hix

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 1:22 pm

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First name: Aaron
Last Name: Hix
City: Chatsworth
State: Georgia
Zip/Postal Code: 30705
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Professional

Beautiful!

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SteveSmith

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 3:24 pm

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Location: Southeast US
City: Lenoir City
State: TN
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Country: US
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Very nice, classic look!

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Colin North

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 4:11 pm

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First name: colin
Last Name: north
Country: Scotland.
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Nice, I love Myrtle and OMs. I've got some of that binding too, mmh

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mountain whimsy

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 10:51 pm

Cocobolo

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:25 pm
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Location: Bozeman, MT
First name: Tony
Last Name: Thatcher
City: Bozeman
State: MT

Thanks all. This is a fun game we play. And every step is a learning experience. And I learn from all of you every day! Let's keep the stoke flowing!

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jfmckenna

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 11:12 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Tue May 13, 2008 10:44 am
Posts: 6256
Location: Virginia

Very nice indeed.

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Brad Goodman

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 6:18 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Sun Feb 27, 2005 10:11 am
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Sweet!

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Hesh

Post subject: Re: Latest OM Completed

Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 2:56 am

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:49 am
Posts: 13386
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
First name: Hesh
Last Name: Breakstone
City: Ann Arbor
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Status: Professional

Tony she's a beauty and I love the colors too. My last guitar number 55 that is still in our shop (not completed) was black acacia and WRC with the same colors because I wanted this look too.

This guitar looks like it's destined to be the best old friend some lucky client will ever have!

Beautiful work Tony!

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