Bespoke Build : Circa OM-28 Adi/German Flame Maple : Fine Luthiers
 

John has started a bespoke build for us. This OM was commissioned by one of our clients who originally went for a Cocobolo OM in the Style 28.
After we got him the Maple Circa praise then he actually fell in love with the Maple Circa Sound! He wanted John’s Vintage voicing so we recommended Red Spruce for the top! John’s comment about Adi/Maple combo and FormerFoodie’s review on his new maple OM made him decide faster than I thought.

So the final spec we lock down is

Spec

Body - OM
Top - Red Spruce
B/S - German Flame Maple
Rosette - Style 28 (5-9-5)
Backstrip - Style 28 (Zigzag)
End Wedge - Ivoroid + Mitered Side Purfling
Purfling - Style 28 (T:Herring bone + B:BW)
Binding - Ivoroid
Neck - German Flame Maple + Non-Adjustable Graphite Rod (with Plek)
Inlays - Torch inlay (head) + 28 Style (Fretboard)
Headstock front veneer - Ebony (Jet Black)
Fretboard - Ebony bound with Ivoroid
Bridge - Ebony
Frets - Evo Gold

The German Flame Maple set for this build!
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Speaking of this maple, It’s really fantastic stuff John hand selected in Germany 7 or 8 years ago.

Now the back is joined with beautiful zigzag back strip. The Black&White theme works with maple all the time!
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More photos will come later!

Cheers,

Alan

P:+82 10 6478 6443
m:[email protected]
w:fineluthiers.com

Beautiful set of Sycamore Maple...:up:

John slobod makes great guitars!

Alan, I can't wait to see the flame of the maple under finish! I'm humbled to learn that my guitar was an inspiration for your client. I can confidently say that if this guitar is a fraction of the guitar that mine is, your client will be VERY, VERY happy.

I know John uses a lot of German spruce with his maple builds, but I was absolutely thrilled with the adi / maple pairing. My OM has a delightful growl right out of the gate.

I'm looking forward to seeing this build unfold. Thanks for sharing!

That looks amazing! Keep the photos coming!

Thank you, Robert! The client is really satisfied!

Indeed, Barry! I love John's work so much!

Thank you, FormerFoodie~ My client is so excited about this build! The Circa Maple will be a whole new experience for him in a great way.

Juston, I'll try my best to get photos from John~

John has been super busy with many things~ So this build has been delayed a bit, but he will start working on the body construction shortly!
John sent me pix of the current status at least HaHa~

The 28 style rosette placed on this fantastic Red Spruce top!
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German Flame Maple Backplate looks so tight.
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And John anticipated acquiring this superb Flame Maple blank, and already carved into the neck shape. Jaw Dropping!
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Can’t wait to see these constructed as one piece!

Cheers

Alan

p: +82 10 6478 6443
m: [email protected]
w: https://fineluthiers.modoo.at/

Beautiful maple. I am looking for it's twin - any ideas where I might look? And that neck is quite spectacular

Ed

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=509488

:D

+1 on that neck. I love me super flamey maple necks!

Alan, I can't wait to see the guitar under finish!

Ed, John flew over to Germany to acquire these exceptional flame maple sets.

Your OM was an inspiration for this project~ Gotta love flame maple neck!

Top&Back Voicing done!
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Rim construction! John uses Spanish Cedar for the top side of the kerfing and Light weight Mahogany for the back side of the kerfing.
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Closing the box!
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Neck glued up! Hand-cut pale red abalone Torch inlay.
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Looking forward to the next stage!

Cheers

Alan

Hi, Folks
It has been a while since the last post.
Unfortunately, we don't have more build photos, and the guitar shipped to us in spring 2020.

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The client lives far away from Seoul, so we had to deliver the guitar shortly after the arrival. The guitar wasn’t in perfect condition when we recorded, but we were amazed by the tone immediately!

Here are the videos we made.





Enjoy~

We got more Circa builds to share~

Cheers

Alan

Such a sweet pattern on that back centerstrip.

DROOLING...!!! Congrats