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04-21-2018, 07:32 AM
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Greenfield commission
I've desired a Greenfield for a number of years, and that longing strengthened last year at the Artisan Guitar Show after meeting Michael and seeing, hearing, and playing his guitars. So this year at 60--realizing I have many more years behind me than in front--I went to the Artisan Guitar Show again, spoke with Michael a little more in depth, and again saw, heard, and played his guitars. To my senses, Michael's impeccable craftsmanship and build philosophy, along with the tone, playability, and aesthetics of his guitars, just set them apart from any others and check all the boxes for me; so, I decided to take the plunge and secure a build spot (looking at early 2020)!
Michael & I will get into the weeds and have a detailed conversation about all the particulars next month when he returns from Europe, so I don't have a lot to share at this time; but, I'm strongly leaning toward a model G1 with Florentine cutaway, Laskin inspired arm bevel, and Michael's heel swoosh. I have some tonewood ideas floating around in my head, but will wait to bounce them off Michael before deciding. Anyway, I'm just extremely excited about this and wanted to share it with my fellow AGF'ers. Below is a pic of Michael & I from this year's Artisan Show. He's the real deal...a genuinely nice person and craftsman of the highest order, who is passionate and uncompromising about the instruments he creates to be perfect for his client's individual needs. This will be exciting, and I can't wait to get the ball rollin'! 
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Martin 000-28EC '71 Harmony Buck Owens American Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Gold Tone PBR-D Paul Beard Signature Model resonator "Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart." -Andrés Segovia Last edited by drplayer; 04-28-2018 at 06:38 AM. 
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04-21-2018, 07:37 AM
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After a major thinning of your collection, it begins again.
 I’m looking forward to watching. Good luck.
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04-21-2018, 08:32 AM
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Martin 000-28EC '71 Harmony Buck Owens American Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Gold Tone PBR-D Paul Beard Signature Model resonator "Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart." -Andrés Segovia Last edited by drplayer; 04-21-2018 at 12:09 PM.
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04-21-2018, 10:11 AM
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Massive congratulations, I can't wait to see this one come to life!
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www.michaelwattsguitar.com Album Recording Diary Skype Lessons Luthier Stories YouTube iTunes Guitars by Jason Kostal, Strings by Elixir, Gefell Mics and a nail buffer.
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04-21-2018, 12:07 PM
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Martin 000-28EC '71 Harmony Buck Owens American Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Gold Tone PBR-D Paul Beard Signature Model resonator "Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart." -Andrés Segovia
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04-21-2018, 02:16 PM
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It's a while back now, but I think my quote about Michael was something like "if impeccable craftsmanship, an uncompromising commitment to quality and luscious tone were horses ... Michael Greenfield would definitely have a ranch!" Congrats on your new order!
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04-22-2018, 03:47 AM
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Congrats on your commission! That’s great. I hope your plan includes a build thread. Sure would like to watch it come together. Happy for ya!
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04-26-2018, 10:23 AM
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Martin 000-28EC '71 Harmony Buck Owens American Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Gold Tone PBR-D Paul Beard Signature Model resonator "Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart." -Andrés Segovia
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05-28-2018, 09:59 PM
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Had my consultation with Michael today to nail down the build specs for my upcoming guitar. What a cool process...close to an hour answering all kind of questions about my tonal & musical preferences, playing style, my likes & dislikes about other guitars I’ve owned, and what I’m looking for in this guitar. After it was all said and done, we decided on the following:
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Martin 000-28EC '71 Harmony Buck Owens American Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Gold Tone PBR-D Paul Beard Signature Model resonator "Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart." -Andrés Segovia Last edited by drplayer; 05-31-2018 at 11:22 PM.
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05-30-2018, 07:48 AM
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Great specs, you can't go wrong with a G1. I love the non-cutaway approach.
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www.michaelwattsguitar.com Album Recording Diary Skype Lessons Luthier Stories YouTube iTunes Guitars by Jason Kostal, Strings by Elixir, Gefell Mics and a nail buffer.
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05-31-2018, 10:53 AM
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Martin 000-28EC '71 Harmony Buck Owens American Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Gold Tone PBR-D Paul Beard Signature Model resonator "Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart." -Andrés Segovia
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05-31-2018, 10:56 AM
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Wow... Yes. That is breathtaking! G’field’s stash is something scary but that set is on another level. Congratulations!
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www.michaelwattsguitar.com Album Recording Diary Skype Lessons Luthier Stories YouTube iTunes Guitars by Jason Kostal, Strings by Elixir, Gefell Mics and a nail buffer.
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