Ha, in fact, I had just read the FBJ article and scoured every shop I could think of to find a used non-cutaway Jumbo. I’ve always wanted one as I learned blues guitar through Stefan Grossman’s CDs and DVDs. I think I own maybe 60! I bought a Martin HJ-38 SG but the dreadnaught depth was too muddy for me. I think Nick’s Jumbo would be perfect, although I remembered iim7V7IM7 has a 16” OM which made me re-read this thread.
Jeanne tells me Nick is still working on relocating and fixing up his shop a bit, but he's getting my D-28 next month for its 44-year-old tuneup. My 1989 OM-5 and my 1980 OM-28 remain forever guitars...and I'm a mahogany guy (though I'm forever set with my vintage Martins) but I think a Mahogany, Koa, Maple, or some sort of more fundamental Jumbo may be in my future. But, dang, I love what he does with Brazilian. We'll have to see. I'm glad you're enjoying your Jumbo.
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