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rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:23 pm
by Woody OKeefe
Finished the rim assembly for my KMG Ditson kit. A 12 fret Martin made for the Oliver Ditson co. Back is braced and top almost.
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:27 pm
by deadedith
Looking good Woody! I'd better get started on mine.
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:54 pm
by Woody OKeefe
Thanks Dave,
I hope to have the box together next week. The monsoons are playing havoc with the humidity here.
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:08 pm
by David L
Looks good Woody, is that EIR?
David L
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:06 pm
by Woody OKeefe
Hi David L
Yes it is EIR and nicely striped too.
I also think you are right about the walnut and Cherry. I have some Black Walnut binding, so I think that will be the theme.
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:18 pm
by Darryl Young
That EIR looks great!
Forgive my ignorance, what is the difference between a Ditson Martin and a regular Martin?
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:58 pm
by kencierp
Ditson at one time was the major seller -- Martin was commissioned to make this model for them. The pattern used by KMG was sent to us from Preston Thompson (google him) (and Peter Rowan too) I am pretty sure RD knows him. Years ago Preston was the prominent vintage replicator --- in recent years KMG helped Preston re-tool his shop and he is again making great guitars -- this DO will be a model that is offered.
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 1:13 pm
by David L
I agree Woody, very nicely striped, a beautiful example of EIR indeed.
David L
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:22 pm
by Ken Hundley
Nice! Of all the exotic woods I use, I still love EIR. Just cant get it locally, but thats gonna be one nice guitar!
Re: rim assembly on KMG Ditson kit complete
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:32 pm
by David L
I like EIR but it makes about the nastiest sawdust known to man or beast!
David L