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My "Norman Blake" OM is done

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:45 pm
by John J
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

Re: My "Notman Blake" OM is done

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:47 pm
by John J
A few more pictures

Re: My "Notman Blake" OM is done

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 5:19 pm
by johnnparchem
It looks really good! A nice unique selections of wood. I would never notice the shape without you mentioning it.

Re: My "Norman Blake" OM is done

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:40 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
Very nice. engelmann paired with cherry is a good choice.

Re: My "Norman Blake" OM is done

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:26 pm
by joseph d
Simply beautiful!