[cigarfan]

Originally Posted by fredsj200

Rickards are the way to go! I have then on a replica OM-28 from other builder and work and look GREAT!

Thanks Fred. I will take your feedback into consideration.

Originally Posted by prickards

I agree. Rickards are the way to go

Thanks prickards. I will take your feedback into consideration.

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

I think this build thread has had more replies and views in a short time frame than any in a long time. Cigarfan may just be onto something here LOL! Congrats to you and John on this collaboration! That BRW is of the kind I do not think I have ever seen before!

Thanks Tom. Maybe at this pace we may hit 300 posts before the end of the month. LOL!

Originally Posted by justonwo

Great guy + great builder + amazing wood + tons of shell = recipe for great thread. John’s Brazilian OMs are a thing of beauty. I love my lowly 28. Banjo tuners on mine, too. Smart move not going for bar frets, though!

Originally Posted by justonwo

Hmmm. I find them mostly ok, but not conducive to slides. I haven’t found an advantage yet. Anyway, just one Circa nerd’s opinion.

Thanks for the kind words Juston.

Originally Posted by Jimmy Caldwell

Bar frets do require a different playing technique, but properly executed, they are no harder to play than t-frets, IMO. Most of the bar fret work I see is admittedly less than optimal and I think that’s maybe the reason they get a bad rap.

Hey Jimmy. Glad to see you following. Even though I'm sure John would do a fine job on the bar frets, I'll pass.

Originally Posted by usb_chord

Completely agree. I love them, but a lighter touch rewards.

EXCEPTIONAL build, Cigarfan! Excited to see this one come to life!!

Thanks Brian. Glad to have you along for the ride!