MichaudMade the Tree/Adi Om

[Neelix]

Originally Posted by tonyb790

I got my OM-R from Joel in September 2018, i actually played your guitar in his shop. Very nice!

Thank you! I am sure you are very happy as well. I picked mine up also in September.
Joel is an awesome guy! Funny as hell

[Neelix]

Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

Hey Paul! Thanks so much for the shout out, but most importantly, congratulations on loving your new Michaud! Those woods are absolutely incredible - aren't you glad you got them early on I'm honoured to have been a part of a build as spectacular as this and I look forward to what's cooking again real soon... heh

I know you had played and even almost owned a few guitars costing more than double/triple your Michaud during the build process so I'm relieved to see what you had to say about your OM-R! Also glad to see many new Michaud owners chiming in

Without further ado, here are some photos of this legendary instrument:



Stay tuned for more!!

Hey Marcus,
Thanks for everything buddy! You're the man!
Happy to say you are a goos friend!

[Neelix]

Oops sorry, meant to say "Good friend"

[DamianL]

Wow.

To me that looks like the Platonic ideal of a modern fingerstyle guitar!

[joshua89]

This incredibly gorgeous. I have had the privilege, thanks to Marcus, of playing some of Joel’s guitars, and I have to say they are among the very best guitars I’ve played. I was never one for a Florentine cutaway, and always preferred the Venetian counterparts, but if I would change my mind it would be because of Joel’s take on it.

Looks like a keeper! Please post some sound clips!

[vpolineni]

Originally Posted by Neelix

I believe the J-R with the monster tone I played was yours! You're very fortunate to own that beauty!
Played like butter with a monster tone!

That's awesome that you were able to play my guitar! I agree with your assessment

Originally Posted by joshua89

I was never one for a Florentine cutaway, and always preferred the Venetian counterparts, but if I would change my mind it would be because of Joel’s take on it.

I'm the same as you in fact I asked Joel if he would do a venetian but I'm glad he went with the florentine. It stands out in its own way and is part of the ethos of his aesthetic, imo.

[mercy]

For a short while I had a MM so I think I can comment. I like the fact that he kept the guitar simple so as not to detract from the beauty of the wood. Every piece of wood has something beautiful about it. When you put shell and weird designs on a guitar that becomes the focus instead of the guitar. Beyond that I will say that I dont like cutaways but this one I do like. No I wouldnt have a guitar built with a cutaway but this one somehow manages to look good.

[Diamondave]

Thats worth staring at...

[Neelix]

Everyone has their preferences and for myself I specifically asked Joel to keep the guitar very simple and elegant.
It was a wonderful experience dealing with Joel. He's sucg a cool guy!

[Neelix]

Thanks again to everyone for the kind words! I really appreciate it!����

[Allen Shadd]

Originally Posted by Neelix

Everyone has their preferences and for myself I specifically asked Joel to keep the guitar very simple and elegant.
It was a wonderful experience dealing with Joel. He's sucg a cool guy!

Beautiful guitar. I agree 100% with your statement about simple and elegant, lets the focus be on the wood. I am currently having a dreadnought built by Ken Hooper with The Tree back and sides, and a John Arnold Smokies top. Just as you, keeping it somewhat simple for the most part.

[Neelix]

Originally Posted by DamianL

Wow.

To me that looks like the Platonic ideal of a modern fingerstyle guitar!

Funny thing is , I play with a pick all the time and it responds beautifully! I dare say more than my Collings OM which is a wonderful guitar !

[Marcus Wong]

So happy to see wonderful comments about Joel, his designs and his sound. He's truly as wonderful a person as he is a talented builder. Here is more eye candy for you greedy people