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Old 11-24-2015, 10:13 AM
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Hello once again! Unfortunately, this isn't another build thread (not yet at least) but I have just gotten some information from Joel Michaud of Michaud Made Guitars (www.MichaudMade.com) about his impending base price raise from USD$4,500 to USD$6,000 scheduled to start in December 2015 and he will only be taking on very few more build slots before closing his build list at the start of 2016 due to overwhelming demand. The waiting time for a Michaud Made currently stands at 2.5 years.

The price increment is to meet demand, as well as stay more inline with the build quality of his instruments. Joel takes a lot of pride in his instruments and believes that proper and cohesive design is very important, and has never felt right with having to worry about extra costs for intricate rosettes, backstrips, endgrafts and so on as these are in some ways what defines a Michaud Made guitar. These are therefore included in his base price as well. I have included some photos of his latest work below.

Certain instruments may be available through his dealers: Goodacoustics (Singapore), The North American Guitar (TNAG, UK) or Symphontree Music (Canada) and tentatively Dream Guitars (USA). Do get in touch with Joel if you are curious or want to be notified. You may find more information at www.MichaudMade.com
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Old 11-24-2015, 10:18 AM
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This is the Moon Tree (Michaud OO-R Moon Spruce/"The Tree") owned by Jay Howlett (BBWW) and is most inline with Joel's current design philosophy which is simple and elegant


The fret board purfling lines up with and completes the rosette


His carved bridge in African Blackwood with bone saddle and bridge pins


His bevelled headstock with Schertler tuners




Backstrip integrated into the heel with a one piece mahogany neck


Ebony backstrap
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Old 11-24-2015, 10:30 AM
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This is the Lucky Tree (Michaud OM-R "Lucky Strike"/"The Tree") and is a personal build of mine where Joel gets a bit crazy featuring a fanned fret, scoop cutaway, Manzer wedge and a Michaud armrest bevel


Custom rosette with fretboard inlay


Fanned fret asymmetrical bridge in Boise de Rose


Bevelled headstock with inlays continuing into the fret board and standard scalloped nut and Grafs tuners




Custom backstrip mimicking the overall theme


Neck Inlay


Wenge backstrap with gold plated Graf tuners and Black Mother of Pearl buttons
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Old 11-24-2015, 10:37 AM
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This is the collaboration Metal Meets Wood (Michaud OM-R Euro Spruce/Madagascar Rosewood) between Joel Michaud and Franny E of Franny E Fine Jewelry featuring a florentine cutaway and precious metal inlays


A metal inlaid rosette


Floating headstock metal piece with Robson Tuners


Close-up of his scalloped nut




Jewelry inlaid backstrip (photographer not incuded)


Back of headstock with Robson Tuners
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Not a surprise. I played the Metal Meets Wood guitar at Woodstock. Beautiful and comfortable. Easy to see why the demand is there. Extremely nice guy too.
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Old 11-24-2015, 11:04 AM
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Jay Howletts Michaud Made Moon Tree is one of the nicest and beautifully balanced guitars I've ever played.
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Yap, way deserved!
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Old 11-24-2015, 02:43 PM
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Glad I got in when I did, my build should be starting in a few weeks or so. And Marcus, I know you have some idea as to what Joel is thinking! You guys are torturing me!
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Old 11-24-2015, 07:19 PM
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Very nice. I'm glad I'm no longer GASing or I could be in serious trouble with this.
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Old 11-26-2015, 08:57 AM
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Not a surprise. I played the Metal Meets Wood guitar at Woodstock. Beautiful and comfortable. Easy to see why the demand is there. Extremely nice guy too.
I really wish I had a chance to play, or even own, that guitar. His personality is definitely one of the highlights for me

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Jay Howletts Michaud Made Moon Tree is one of the nicest and beautifully balanced guitars I've ever played.
I can imagine! Jay has impeccable taste

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Yap, way deserved!
For sure! I can't wait to see what you come up with for SB Ben

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Glad I got in when I did, my build should be starting in a few weeks or so. And Marcus, I know you have some idea as to what Joel is thinking! You guys are torturing me!
Ha! Have no idea what you are talking about Brendan

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Very nice. I'm glad I'm no longer GASing or I could be in serious trouble with this.
Oh man... It really looks like it is calling out to you though...
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Keith | Keystone | Matsuda | Michaud Made | Ogino | Pellerin | Petros | Poljakoff | Strahm | Tom Sands | Wingert

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Old 11-26-2015, 09:41 AM
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Hmmm.... well this is awkward. Joel had a few slots left however, he has just informed me that they have been accounted for and his build list is now officially closed! He has not given me an exact date as to when he will reopen but I am guessing within the next year.

As mentioned in the first post, do get in touch with Joel or his dealers if you would like more information I shall still post any updates I receive here.
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Keith | Keystone | Matsuda | Michaud Made | Ogino | Pellerin | Petros | Poljakoff | Strahm | Tom Sands | Wingert

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For sure! I can't wait to see what you come up with for SB Ben
OM Mastergrade German spruce / Malaysian Blackwood
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Hmmm.... well this is awkward. Joel had a few slots left however, he has just informed me that they have been accounted for and his build list is now officially closed! He has not given me an exact date as to when he will reopen but I am guessing within the next year.
Curses! Murphy's law strikes again.
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Old 11-29-2015, 02:02 AM
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OM Mastergrade German spruce / Malaysian Blackwood
Looking forward to it Ben

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Curses! Murphy's law strikes again.
Indeed!
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Keith | Keystone | Matsuda | Michaud Made | Ogino | Pellerin | Petros | Poljakoff | Strahm | Tom Sands | Wingert

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Old 11-29-2015, 02:05 AM
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I have a rough idea of some of the upcoming builds in the next 2 years, and I have to say that they are AMAZING. Hopefully some of them belong to forum members who would be posting something
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AUTHORISED DEALER OF:
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Keith | Keystone | Matsuda | Michaud Made | Ogino | Pellerin | Petros | Poljakoff | Strahm | Tom Sands | Wingert

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