Osthoff 000-12c Italian Spruce African Blackwood - Page 2

Sage97 · #16 01-24-2011, 08:40 AM

That is very nice! I especially like the rosette. Elegant.

ErikH · #17 01-24-2011, 09:16 AM

The Koa on this guitar is stunning!

GGJaguar · #18 01-24-2011, 09:16 AM

Super nice work as usual!!

GG

Trevor M · #19 01-24-2011, 11:52 AM

That's a beauty. I am looking forward to receiving my first guitar from John at TAMCO.

MikeMcKee · #20 01-24-2011, 12:16 PM

I own a couple of John's guitars--both 000's. One is an African Blackwood and Italian 000-C much like this new one. Just an excellent guitar period. Aside from being a super nice guy, John builds outstanding guitars and imho his 000's are absolutely among the very best out there.

Kevin A · #21 01-24-2011, 02:32 PM

I'm a big fan of the blackwood/koa combo with the lighter top. Same wood on my 12-string jumbo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../cutaway-1.jpg

jeastman · #22 01-24-2011, 02:44 PM

Wow, that's actually a very similar wood combination as the one Paul and Kyle are building for me. Thanks for posting this! It is an absolute beauty.

John Osthoff · #23 01-25-2011, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the nice comments.

I am not the type of player that could record something "postworthy," but this 000 is heading off to AGF sponsor Dream Guitars. Most often they will make a sound clip of the guitar, so hopefully we can hear something from them.

Here are a couple more shots

Ruble · #24 01-25-2011, 10:26 PM

Wow... That is a beauty!

stratlord · #25 01-25-2011, 10:42 PM

very nice indeed!

jeastman · #26 01-29-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitchen Guitars

I say WOW also. Are going to take my Photography for Luthiers class at A.S.I.A?
the theme is; "take incredible pictures of incredible guitars". 4' shop lights. Some foil and a drop cloth and your $99 camera.
Or just send her off to me. I'll snap some pretty stuff for you. As we know, I am more of a photographer than a guitar builder

John, any chance this will be put on a dvd or online? I'm just a poke around amateur photographer, but would love to know how to best combine my two hobbies.

GuitarFundi · #27 01-29-2011, 03:57 PM

That is so classy! Wow, .... just wow!

Kevin A · #28 01-29-2011, 09:05 PM

One of the many joys I've had on working with John over the years is seeing some of the guitars I've illustrated come to life! This one is no exception!

I had a feeling when I illustrated it a while ago that it would be a spectacular looking guitar. And as always is the case, no matter how 'close' I come to depicting the guitar with all its features, appointments & materials—they always pale in comparison to what finally comes off of John's bench.

Beautiful guitar!

Cornerstone Guitars · #29 01-29-2011, 09:17 PM

Good work John! Nice silking on that top!

keyshore · #30 01-29-2011, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin A

One of the many joys I've had on working with John over the years is seeing some of the guitars I've illustrated come to life! This one is no exception!

I had a feeling when I illustrated it a while ago that it would be a spectacular looking guitar. And as always is the case, no matter how 'close' I come to depicting the guitar with all its features, appointments & materials—they always pale in comparison to what finally comes off of John's bench.

Beautiful guitar!

Hi Kevin,

Thanks to looking at the pictures of your spectacular 12 string, I discovered John Osthoff!!

I have had a couple of long distant phone conversations with John, he is a great guy and builds super guitars as can be seen in his latest creation above.

best,

Keyshore