Thoughts on Circa guitars - Page 4

jt1 · #46 07-17-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by justonwo

I think Fretboard Journal picked that guitar as one of the top 5 picks of the show.

Yes, indeed, that was one of my favorites at the festival.

Trevor M · #47 07-19-2015, 01:45 AM

Here's some videos of three of John's guitars I have in stock. (Can anyone tell me how to embed them instead of linking them?)

https://vimeo.com/132591098

https://vimeo.com/132590924

https://vimeo.com/132590663

Sain't · #48 07-20-2015, 04:25 PM

Very recent Circa German/Mahogany OM - John builds amazing guitars

Michael

justonwo · #49 07-20-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sain't

Very recent Circa German/Mahogany OM - John builds amazing guitars

Michael

Awesome Circa, Michael. What are the specs? What do you think of the sound and playability.

Sain't · #50 07-20-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by justonwo

Awesome Circa, Michael. What are the specs? What do you think of the sound and playability.

German/Mahogany. Sound and playability are as good as it gets IMO. I've not played an OM - vintage or modern - that is better.

Michael

CoolerKing · #51 07-20-2015, 10:30 PM

That Om28 repro on page 3 is killer.

JJI · #52 07-20-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by justonwo

Awesome Circa, Michael. What are the specs? What do you think of the sound and playability.

that's really beautiful.

Aculadd · #53 07-21-2015, 07:50 PM

I bought a 2007 or so 00 from John at Woodstock last year. He was selling it for a past client who is no longer playing guitar. It is amazing. Coco/ Adi slot head in immaculate condition. But the tone is why I got it. Strong trebles and mids, and unusual deep strong lows too. But with all that, a sweetness that can't be described. Also great sustain, and that tone you hear with some guitars where the tone continues to resonate in waves on and on. Anyway, I love John's work. It is awesome.

Mad Rose · #54 07-25-2015, 10:56 AM

I first played a Circa at Schoenbergs' awhile ago. Wish I could of bought it on the spot. Not only beautifully made, but what a lush sound. I don't think it lasted too long.

2009 Circa OM Cutaway

Trevor M · #55 07-28-2015, 01:03 AM

This one, mentioned above, is about a month away now.

Teleplucker · #56 07-31-2015, 06:17 PM

Just got home from The Swannanoa Gathering. I got to play a new 7/8 dreadnought that John made for Steve Baughman. 12 fret neck joint, Brazilian back and sides, Euro Spruce top. The guitar was less than a week old and it sounded great. Sorry, I did not take any pictures.

Gratefuliving · #57 07-31-2015, 08:08 PM

Anyone played one as early as 2001? I know that was shortly after he left borges , see Dream Guitars has a beautiful sunburst for a good price from that year.

Amphibian · #58 07-31-2015, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gratefuliving

Anyone played one as early as 2001? I know that was shortly after he left borges , see Dream Guitars has a beautiful sunburst for a good price from that year.

I have #09, a slope dread, atomic Engelmann/Cocobolo, and it's a great guitar that excels when flat picked or played finger style. John has been a great builder since the first Circas (and most likely before that) in my opinion.

#59 08-01-2015, 08:57 PM

That Mahogany OM is gorgeous!

Michael Allen · #60 08-04-2015, 01:45 AM

Can I add my recent acquisition? I've just picked up a one year old Circa OM (Adi on EIR). I am so thrilled with it! I had to let go of a beautiful Dave King Alpine/Braz parlour guitar in order to by the Circa, but I'm completely bowled over by this OM.