Osthoff builds for the Artisan Guitar Show

[John Osthoff]

I am still wrapping up the builds for the Artisan Guitar show coming up this week. I hope to take some more photos before the show, but here is a quick shot from a couple of weeks ago.

• A16-Archtop ~ Euro Spruce/Maple
• OM ~ All Koa, Turquoise appointments
• 0-12 ~ Addy/Mahogany
• SJ ~ Cedar/Macassar Ebony, Ryan-style Bevel

[John Osthoff]

I was restringing the all-koa OM late this afternoon and as I was pulling the ebony pins with mother of pearl dots it all of sudden occurred the pins should have turquoise dots not MOP. Now they do.



(I do plan to dust the guitar off before the show)

[iim7V7IM7]

See ya at the show...JO...

[Bill Kraus]

They look great, can't wait to see them in person. Is the trapeze tailpiece a new design for you?

[John Osthoff]

Originally Posted by Bill Kraus

They look great, can't wait to see them in person. Is the trapeze tailpiece a new design for you?

I look forward to catching up with you Bill.

On the A16 regarding the tailpiece it was redesigned, although I have another (possible) refinement on the books. That refinement won't get applied to this A16, but the next one might see it. It is a subtle change, more of a process thing. Thanks for asking.

[SoCalSurf]

That OM Koa is absolutely beautiful! Love the turquoise features.

[John Osthoff]

Originally Posted by SoCalSurf

That OM Koa is absolutely beautiful! Love the turquoise features.

Thanks, I got into making my own tuner buttons and made the set of turquoise, buttons. Then I made the guitar to go around them.

Here are a couple more shots.

[John Osthoff]

I forgot that had taken a couple of shots of the SJ. I hope to get a few better ones, but here are a couple:







And speaking of tuner buttons, these are Macassar Ebony as are the back/sides, binding, bevel, headstock overlays, binding, fretboard and bridge.

[Tim McKnight]

Beautiful guitars John and I love the subtle lines on the custom tuner buttons. You are really showcasing your skills there!

[SoCalSurf]

That turquoise really offsets the Koa beautifully. And that is a remarkable set of Koa. It sure will steal the show.

[David Wren]

What stunning looking instruments John ... love that archtop!!!

[SnowManSnow]

Dang at the workmanship . Well done.

[j. Kinnaird]

Beautiful work John

[John Osthoff]

Just taking a little break, but after that it is back to the shop to get some done. At least this year the finish is dry.

Originally Posted by David Wren

What stunning looking instruments John ... love that archtop!!!

Thanks David, here is a shot of the archtop all by itself.

Originally Posted by SnowManSnow

Dang at the workmanship . Well done.

Thanks SnowManSnow

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

Beautiful work John

Thanks John

[Mark Hatcher]

Cool guitars John. Enjoy the show. I wish I was there to check these out in person!

Mark