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Bob Thompson knows what he is doing....
About six or seven years ago, I saw the video below. Mr. Thompson reminded me of some folks I've known in the past and I found him quite endearing.
For several years now I've been wanting to try one of his guitars and a couple weeks back the time felt right. One listed in the classifieds had just been marked down to a price I couldn't refuse, especially when I contacted the seller and found out the nut width and string spacing were slightly wider than typical for 1 3/4, matched with nice, wide 2 5/16 saddle. When I received it, even with coated strings (although brand new) and having not been played hardly at all for over a month by the previous owner, the first strum made me think to myself "we are certainly a fickle bunch - why would anyone sell a guitar that sounds this good?" Over the last two weeks, I've played it for at least an hour a day, been through three sets of fresh strings (played it hard in a small group last Sunday) and done some minor setup tweaks and a little cleanup. Hands down the best dread I've owned - not quite as loud as the Revival Deluxe I just sold, but much more balanced with a lot better timbre to my ear. There is a smoothness to the response that is hard to articulate - but it's very dynamic and pleasing when strumming or picking. I spent a short time with a mic in it's face, playing through the PA and it was equally as pleasing as both of my other steel strings - it also sounded pretty darn good with the K&K plugged in. I've been having some emotional struggles lately and I'm starting to think seriously about retiring early - and possibly by the end of the year. This makes it hard for me to justify keeping a third steel string, but I'm going to try hard to talk myself into it. I would likely miss it more than any other I've sent on it's way.
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Nice addition Todd - looks like a winner! I've seen that video before - first thought when I watched it was that this guy seems to love what he does and is good at it! Enjoy the new arrival.
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Beautiful guitar! Sorry to hear about your struggles. Hopefully, you can find a solution to your work that gives you the time you need. Take your time with your guitar decisions and let the music bring you peace.
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Thanks guys - it's definitely one of those "hard to put down" instruments!
Going to curl up with it tonight....
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Great little video
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Nice score. That pick axe adds some bluegrass credibility before you even hit a note.
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I was told by several of my friends who have retired...
don't worry about the money, it works out that looks like a very nice guitar. enjoy it while you can, you're not taking it with you...
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If it weren't for health care, I wouldn't think twice about it.
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My Bob Thompson OM is the guitar I'd take to the next realm if I knew how.
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I'm guessing it would be pretty spectacular!
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I totally wiped in an amateur cycling event a month ago and landed on my right shoulder. Hoping I can play the Bob Thompson DN soon. Needless to say, done doing that kind of racing. |