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01-26-2014, 04:45 AM
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Nick Lucas Builder Recommendation?
Hi, if I was looking for a Nick Lucas small, deep-bodied, 13 fret guitar what builder would you recommend? There seem to be a lot of choices, but that can be a good and bad thing. Can't drop $25K or something crazy like that, but something that is quality and has time/thought put into it.
Vague, but always been a Bob Dylan fan, and enjoy smaller sized bodies even for strumming. Smaller sound, but intimate. Thanks! 
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01-26-2014, 07:11 AM
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I'm a hobby builder at the moment not taking any commissions but any of the usual suspects could do a great guitar. Good luck
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Andersonville Tennessee Clinch River Instruments, White Oak O, 13 fret Nick Lucas, 1937 spec D-18 Martin 000-28 EC Gibson Les Paul Gibson 335 Dot Bunch of Strats Fender B-Bender Tele
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01-26-2014, 09:19 AM
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I would highly recommend John Greven in Portland, OR. He specializes in recreations of vintage Martins and Gibsons. At last years Healdsburg Guitar Festival I had the opportunity to play John's personal 1930-something Gibson L-00 as well as his brand new Nick Lucas recreation. He prefers the 13-fret version. Both were marvelous guitars. He's also a great guy to work with, has 50 years of experience (so he's at the top of his game), and has very reasonable prices for the quality of work he does. I speak from experience as I am thoroughly enjoying the custom OOO he built for me last year. Check out his website: http://www.grevenguitars.com/.
Bill
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Music is vibration and vibration is the basis of all creation. 2002 Taylor GA 12-string custom: sitka/mahogany 2013 Greven OOO: Lutz/Brazilian 2021 Greven OO-12 fret: Lutz/Brazilian 2017 Rainsong Al Petteway Ltd. OOO: carbon fiber 2017 Birdsong Especial II Bass: Cypress/Rosewood
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01-26-2014, 09:20 AM
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Tim McKnight's Skeeter model, a replication of a 1926 Lucas. I'm saying this not simply because of the model but because of the luthier; Tim builds top-notch guitars, and you've only to spend a little time on this site to hear plenty of testimony to that statement. When I play Tim's Skeeter model, I'm astounded by the amount of sound that small body produces.
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01-26-2014, 10:54 AM
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Nick Lucas
For the Nick Lucas model, I would seriously consider Marc Beneteau. I think Marc makes the best guitars for the money (he is very affordable) and is one of the nicest guys I have met.
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John Tucson, AZ 2020 Kraut 00, Swiss/Brazilian, build 2018 Eady EG Pro Electric, Redwood/Mahogany 2013 Baranik Meridian, Blue Spruce/Cocobolo, build 2008 Baranik CX, Blue Spruce/African Blackwood 2008 Breedlove A20 Masterclass 12-string, Adi/IRW 2003 Thames classical, Euro/Brazilian Fodera Standard 4 Fretless bass, figured walnut
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#8
01-26-2014, 10:57 AM
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Chris Bozung builds a great Nick Lucas model. Here's a video and sound sample:
http://www.dreamguitars.com/detail/7...ecial_1007189/
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Bill Gennaro "Accept your lot, whatever it may be, in ultimate humbleness. Accept in humbleness what you are, not as grounds for regret but as a living challenge."
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01-26-2014, 11:05 AM
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We offer a NL-00 in a variety of woods and options. We've made quite a few of them, I really like the design.
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01-26-2014, 01:04 PM
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HI fenderbender4...
No question...John Greven 52 years building, 2200+ guitars made 1969-1975 Repair shop foreman for George Gruhn/Gruhns Guitars Nobody knows and nobody does vintage Martin and Gibson better VERY reasonable prices...and a heckofva nice guy... Give him a look... Best Regards duff
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#12
01-26-2014, 01:29 PM
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Although your budget may not allow it, have a look at Greenfield's g3. Lovely little guitar.
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#13
01-26-2014, 02:35 PM
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Personally I would get a custom shop Gibson if I wanted a Nick Lucas replica -- but otherwise I echo others in suggesting John Greven.
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