Builders particularly 'famed' for 00 sized instruments.

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[jmagill]

Originally Posted by Teleplucker

John Slobod (Circa Guitars) is very well known for his 00 guitars with a 12 fret neck joint.

Randall is absolutely correct. I've played at least a half-dozen of John's 00s, including this one in Italian spruce and Macassar ebony that he made for me, and all of them have been superb. John has also told me that he thinks 00s are a body size he does particularly well.

[TomB'sox]

Maybe I am an outlier here, but I think any of these great builders mentioned here just build great guitars regardless of size.

Look at the list being generated, I would own a guitar from any of them from Dreadnought to Parlor.

Personally I have several OOs and think the two I have from Steve Kinnaird and Ben Wilborn are quite amazing. I also played one from Gage Halland at B.I.G. last year that was simply out of this world good!

[s2y]

I'll second Gage's 00. Michel Aboudib also had a really nice one at BIG. I normally prefer the feel of an OM, but these were stellar and I would have loved to take both home if I had the funds.

[Jwills57]

Almost all the builders mentioned thus far would be considered in the upper tier of luthiery with prices which reflect that hard-won status. I'm not saying a thing against any of them; they make great guitars and have earned the right to charge what they wish. But there are other options, builders who maybe haven't been around as long but still look to making great small-bodied guitars with more "middle class" prices. Here are a few. Warren Murfitt, Ed Bond (Halcyon Guitars), Lee Hyldig (Mae Lutherie), Pat Foster, Aaron Foster (Queen City Guitars). I'm sure there are many others.

[Guitars44me]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Maybe I am an outlier here, but I think any of these great builders mentioned here just build great guitars regardless of size.

Look at the list being generated, I would own a guitar from any of them from Dreadnought to Parlor.

Personally I have several OOs and think the two I have from Steve Kinnaird and Ben Wilborn are quite amazing. I also played one from Gage Halland at B.I.G. last year that was simply out of this world good!

Once again I second Tom! Hard to go wrong with any of the above builders!!!

Of course they are in the top tier of reputations and prices. But it is only money….

Paul

[John Osthoff]

I by no means are famed for anything, but I do make a 00 (12 fretter.) They have been said to be successful. I love making them. I did make a special request 00 in a 14 fret body connection and while it was a nice guitar I don't see many (or any) in my future.

I have a 00 in the works at the moment. It is Black Limba with a White Spruce top. Still have some details to work out. I also plan to make 00's as part of my Vintage Series. They will differ than my "normal" guitars, in that they will follow very closely to pre-war specs. I have quite a few things in front of the Vintage Series 00, but perhaps it will get started sooner rather than later.

[bsman]

Unless I'm mistaken, my Waterloo WL-12 MH is as close to 00 specs for any difference to be almost imperceptible, and I've played few better in that size...

[jmagill]

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

But it is only money….

Precisely.

I've found that it's a whole lot harder to find a truly exceptional guitar than it is to find the money to pay for it.

[TJNies]

While not particularly known for the 00 body size, I'm pretty thrilled with this old sweetie from Martin:

[gitarro]

Originally Posted by jmagill

Precisely.

I've found that it's a whole lot harder to find a truly exceptional guitar than it is to find the money to pay for it.

I have played or owned many really good guitars, excellent and without any weak points. Buy there have only been maybe 4 or 5 guitate that stood out from among them for having ab outstanding quality or attribute that qas not reproduced or equalled by any other guitar I have come across.

[colins]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Maybe I am an outlier here, but I think any of these great builders mentioned here just build great guitars regardless of size.

Look at the list being generated, I would own a guitar from any of them from Dreadnought to Parlor.

Personally I have several OOs and think the two I have from Steve Kinnaird and Ben Wilborn are quite amazing. I also played one from Gage Halland at B.I.G. last year that was simply out of this world good!

I don’t think you’re an outlier at all Tom; there are some fine builders listed here.

I read PTL's question to be about builders that are known particularly for their 00-sized guitars. From the range of responses I think it’s more a case of many fine builders doing a great job on 00s, as well as on other sized guitars. Case in point, my Baranik 00 is amazing, but Mike B is probably better known for his larger Meridian model.

[jaymarsch]

Michael Bashkin makes outstanding 00 guitars. He’s worth checking out. I have owned a 00 built by Kathy Wingert for nearly 20 years and it is wonderful in every respect. She calls it her Concert Muse model. I was fortunate to find a used one on the internet.
Best,
Jayne

[Guitars44me]

Originally Posted by John Osthoff

I by no means are famed for anything, but I do make a 00 (12 fretter.) They have been said to be successful. I love making them. I did make a special request 00 in a 14 fret body connection and while it was a nice guitar I don't see many (or any) in my future.

I have a 00 in the works at the moment. It is Black Limba with a White Spruce top. Still have some details to work out. I also plan to make 00's as part of my Vintage Series. They will differ than my "normal" guitars, in that they will follow very closely to pre-war specs. I have quite a few things in front of the Vintage Series 00, but perhaps it will get started sooner rather than later.

John, I would venture you are pretty famous around here, anyway! And rightfully so, too!

Cheers

Paul

[Howard Emerson]

....John Monteleone built me a very nice 00 sized instrument.





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