Finally finished his one and strung her up a few days ago. This is the slightly modified version (body length shortened at the upper bout by 1/2" because of my measuring mistake. The bridge is pushed further down by that much. It sounds really full and crisp.
The particulars:
Guitar #6
Norman Blake style OM
25.4 scale
Figured cherry back/sides
Engleman Spruce top
Mahogany neck
Tamarind rosette
Tamarind head plate
Leopardwood binding
B. Rosewood/cherry bridge
Katalox fingerboard
Mahogany kerfing
Spruce braces
Gold MOP inlay
My "Norman Blake" OM is done
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My "Norman Blake" OM is done
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Re: My "Notman Blake" OM is done
A few more pictures
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Re: My "Notman Blake" OM is done
It looks really good! A nice unique selections of wood. I would never notice the shape without you mentioning it.
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Re: My "Norman Blake" OM is done
Very nice. engelmann paired with cherry is a good choice.
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Re: My "Norman Blake" OM is done
Simply beautiful!