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Author:	bob_connor [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:57 am ]
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This was built for a bloke who wanted a nylon string guitar rather than a classical guitar so I talked him into this style of instrument on the proviso that if he didn't like it I'd build him another one in the "classical" style. It's based on an O16-NY with a hybrid X-brace/fan bracing, Engelmann Spruce top, Tasmanian Oak back and sides, Spanish Cedar neck, Ebony fingerboard and Brazilian Rosewood bridge, 12 frets to the body and Ebony bindings. Fingerboard is radiused to 16' As far as the sound of it goes I'm not really sure as I'm not a classical player and I have nothing to compare it with. It has adequate volume but I feel that the top end is a little more subdued than a classical guitarist would like.Other than that it's reasonably balanced and esssentialy what you'd expect from nylon strings on an instrument that has been built for light gauge steels. I will say that the Tas Oak is terrific stuff to work with, has a great tap tone and I don't know of any other wood with such beautiful figure and tone that you can buy for $70 a set. If you want to chase some down I bought it from Tim Spittle. The Spanish cedar neck blank came from Uncle Bob. Thanks for looking Attachment: IMG_0076 (Medium).jpg Attachment: IMG_0074 (Medium).jpg Attachment: IMG_0081 (Medium).jpg Attachment: IMG_0086 (Medium).jpg Attachment: IMG_0072 (Medium).jpg Attachment: IMG_0088 (Medium).jpg Attachment: IMG_0091 (Medium).jpg

Author:	Hesh [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:40 am ]
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Great looking little guitar Bob my friend!!!!

Author:	Colin S [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:07 am ]
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Bob, up to your usual standards. That Tasmanian oak is certainly an amazing looking piece of wood. It'll take time for the top to open up, If the top end doesn't come together and open up as you want then try a higher tension string, something like Hannabach Goldins or La Bella 900W which has a wound 3rd. You're on unknown territory but nylon strung instruments are much more string sensitive than steels. But going to a higher tension is a bit like changing from lights to mediums, it'll make the top work that bit harder. Colin

Author:	SniderMike [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:16 am ]
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That's a real beauty, Bob!!! One of the best guitars I've ever heard was an O-16NY, strung up with extra light steel strings.

Author:	George L [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:08 pm ]
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Very nice! That wood is beautiful indeed. George :-)

Author:	Jim Watts [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:23 pm ]
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Another excellent job Bob!

Author:	cmacksam [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:31 pm ]
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A sweet guitar, Bob! What are the nut/saddle string spacings?

Author:	WaddyThomson [ Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:23 am ]
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Beautiful instrument, Bob.

Author:	Dave Livermore [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:09 pm ]
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As I was scrolling down the page, my jaw dropped and I said "Oh My!" out loud. And I'm alone. Wow. Beautiful looking instrument. Dave

Author:	JRessler [ Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:39 am ]
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That is gorgeous! Very nice workmanship. Is that a polyester finish?

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