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07-15-2019, 10:50 AM
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NGD - First Luthier Built Guitar
I’ve’ been mulling over getting an OM for some time now but finding one with a smaller 1 11/16 nut was proving to be a challenge. I was moments away from making a (Factory) custom order when a Forum member pointed me towards another member selling a Luthier built guitar at a really great price. About 12 days later I was opening the case of an MJ Franks OMS guitar (Specs below)
Wow, it is everything I wanted in a OM guitar. The sound is reminiscent of some of the Martin OM 42s I have played, but with a smaller nut. This makes sense since it was made in the om 42 fashion with the additon of the forward shifted bracing. It’s unbelievably responsive and warm, while still having abundant clarity and just the right amount of snap. An added bonus is the Anthem SL pickup that was installed when the guitar was built. For me this is the first time trying this pick-up and it sounds amazing. Style: OMS Body Depth: 4 1/8" Scale Length: 25.4" Martin Long Scale Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood – Old Growth, Vertical Grain. Top: Red Spruce Braces: Red Spruce Neck Style : Martin Flamed Mahogany D-18 Style Neck Profile: Low Oval Neck Joint: Mortised Bolt-On Headstock Brazilian Rosewood Headplate w/ Script Inlay Fretboard: Ebony F/B Width: 1 & 11/16"" @ Nut, 2 & 1/8"" @ 12th Fret. Bridge: Ebony "Belly Style" Bridge Pin Spacing: 2 & 1/8" Binding: Ivoroid Purfling: Fine Herringbone Backstrip: Fine ZigZag Rosette: Style 45 Abalone H/S Binding: Single Ivoroid F/B Binding: Ivoroid Double Bindings F/B Inlay: Diamonds & Squares Heel Cap: Ivoroid Special Inlay: None Pickguard: Celluloid Tortoise Tuners: Waverly Nickel w/ Butterbean Knobs Bridge Pins: Vintage Bone w/ Abalone Center Dots End Pin: Bone w/ Black Dot Strings: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Light Gage Electronics: Anthem SL Saddle & Nut: Vintage Bone Finish/Stain: Gloss Nitro w/ Age Toned Top Special Instructions: Case: TKL 5-Ply Geib Style   
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07-15-2019, 11:52 AM
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Looks and sounds terrific! Enjoy this beautiful guitar.
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07-15-2019, 12:03 PM
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Oh my, that's nice.
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07-15-2019, 12:20 PM
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Congratulations on your new guitar and I am glad that your custom experience went so well. Enjoy it for years to come!
Best, Jayne
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07-15-2019, 12:58 PM
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Congrats on your acquisition! I don't see too many posts for people looking for narrower neck widths, so it sounds like it was win/win for you and the Seller.
Enjoy!
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07-15-2019, 08:38 PM
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Mike Frank's are more than fairly priced for the quality. And he is a great guy to work with.
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07-16-2019, 05:09 AM
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When the opportunity for the MJ Franks guitar came up, I did my research, listened to loads of vids, and came to a quick decision. It was a good move, and the seller was great to work with, sending loads of pictures and a sound sample, I knew from the pics that the guitar needed some work ( new saddle, and a bit of leveling and polish on the frets) but the price was right and the guitar now plays like the amazing guitar it is.
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07-16-2019, 06:21 AM
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you just bought a phenominal guitar -Actually he is great luthier.
and makes great guitars . I bought from this forum about 5 years ago my Mike franks Brazilian Legacy Dread , Ive been very happy with it . mine was not even broken in when i got it and had to put some hours on it -which is good , like getting it new practically -Im gratefull to the young man who sold it to me - yours will get even better with age . Your other guitars will now see less playing time ! ...
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07-16-2019, 06:27 AM
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Beautiful guitar.
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07-16-2019, 08:33 AM
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Congratulations! I have heard that these custom Franks guitars are really wonderful!
I am glad for you! - Glenn
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