You guys made the right decision with the binding, some of the best I've seen on recent guitars, up there with your Klepper and Jimmy Caldwell's OM-30, which conveniently for you is also for sale at Schoenbergs. :)

I recently took possession of my Circa OM I ordered and I'm BLOWN away how darn amazing she turned out...! I'm planning on posting a review soon;)

Very nice build! Love the story about the shipwreck spruce, what a crazy coincidence! A guitar builder stumbles upon a shipwreck carrying red spruce billets from C.F. Martin?!?! Just insane!

Awesome looking workmanship!

I believe that I played your guitar at Woodstock. It was one of the best that I played at the show!

Congrats

Yup! That was her... John finished up right before the show and I was happy to have him show her off to the Woodstock crowd! Glad some peeps got to check her out;)

There's no update on the build, although I think it's progressing.

I did get a chance to play a Circa 000-12 with an Italian spruce top and beeswing mahogany back and sides. It had wonderful projection, clarity, and note separation. Lots of focus and power and super lightweight. While I was playing it, another fellow commented it was the best guitar he played in the shop. When you're in a shop like Schoenberg, that's saying a lot. I thought it was buy-able and wish I had the funds.

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_Hog_000-1.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_Hog_000-2.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_Hog_000-3.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_Hog_000-4.jpg

This is shockingly close to what I had in mind.

It looks like it's shaping up to be a very special looking guitar!

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_Hog_000-1.jpg

WHAT A TOP..... Talk about mesmerizing on the lap!!!

Well, I've been wondering about this guitar, Justin. Any news to share?

It's been a while, mostly because of delays on my end. John was kind enough to snap a few photos of the progress on the neck. This neck will have non-adjustable reinforcement.

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-44.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-45.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-46.jpg

Nice! Let's see more of where that came from.

Glad to see this one is moving again. Thanks for the update.

This one is nearly ready for finish. I love the fretboard inlay, the torch, and the look of the purflings and backstrip.

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-47.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-48.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-49.jpg

Talk about coming together..! It will be all you hope it to be, and a bit more...;)

It is going to be a stunner...:up:

Circa
 

Hey Justin,
What a beauty you have coming.... May you have many, many hours of playing bliss! John's guitars are second to none.. I know, because I have a 00-12, Beeswing Mahogany/European Spruce. Impeccably made, great projection, incredible string separation and just the right amount of overtone. Resonance for days. John's guitar will make you a better player, because it's clarity will demand it.

Congrats!

Small update, but it's all I've got!

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-50.jpg

This is turning out excellent! But what's up with the nude Barbie dolls on the pipe?!

Oh, John attaches those to firecrackers and blows them up as a hobby.

Apprentices, of course..:)

Here are some updates. I hear it will have strings soon!

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-51.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-52.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-53.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-54.jpg

To no surprise, it is coming out fantastically Juston (but you knew that!)...:up:

The first thing I thought when I saw it was that it looked just like what Howard did. Now I know why. Very generous indeed and very attractive.

It's gonna be one of your favorites.... CIRCA does it as good as they come!

Man oh man that purfling! I LOVE it! :) I still have a bit of a wait for mine and I can't wait. This looks like a stunner! Congrats to you!

I so look forward to hearing all about it. It is going to be awesome.

It's very close now . . .

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-55.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-56.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-57.jpg

http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-58.jpg

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http://jus-tone.com/misc/circa/Circa_OM-60.jpg

Juston that looks beautiful... The purfling almost shimmers like the abalone...

This is super impressive and will go as a matching pair to your Klepper/Schoenberg soooo well because of the overall aesthetic and specifically the binding. :) Super happy for you!