Osthoff Guitars - Shop 2024

[roberts]

Great to see you posting again, John. My favorite build threads, bar none! Love the traditional direction....Robert

[John Osthoff]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Another stunner John, congrats, with the tuning knobs, that is going to jump right off the table into someone's arms!

It has been a while since I visited this thread. Funny thing is, just a little over and hour ago I finished up the tuner buttons for the all Koa guitar. (Sort of pain in the butt.) I will try to get some shots of them although they are already on the guitar.

[John Osthoff]

I put strings on the Size 1 this morning. It needs an initial setup, but I wanted to get some tension on for a couple of days. Here are a couple shots from last month.

[RilesMcGiles]

Looks incredible! The worst thing about build threads, I'm always left wanting more pictures hahaha

[Guitars44me]

Glad you are back to building!

Those two sure look NICE to me!!!

Have FUN

Paul

[iim7V7IM7]

See you next week John...

[nootis]

The Brazilian on that little Size 1 is something else. It's as if it was plucked off a 120 year old Martin. Pure classic goodness!

[John Osthoff]

Originally Posted by nootis

The Brazilian on that little Size 1 is something else. It's as if it was plucked off a 120 year old Martin. Pure classic goodness!

Yeah, this set was special but it was small so I sort of built the guitar around the set of wood. I just did the set-up this morning and I gotta say this little guy puts out some sound even with my poor playing. It will be good to get this in the hands of some players so I can really hear it. It has a really cool hand built case from a guy in Poland. Here are a couple of shots (before I cleaned it up) from this morning.

[soma5]

One word: wow!

[Nemoman]

Looks like a sweet little guitar!

[John Osthoff]

Originally Posted by soma5

One word: wow!

Thanks Soma5

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Looks like a sweet little guitar!

Thanks, I think it is. It is really comfortable to play especially since my shoulder injury still is lingering.

[John Osthoff]

Late last eveningI spent some time working on the all Koa OM. It is very close to being ready for the show. I took a few shots last night.

[Joe Whitman]

Just beautiful! I sure love Koa, and this looks like an exceptionally nice set.

[Steve Kinnaird]

John, it will be so nice to visit again and see your beautiful wares.
Those two above look really tasty.

Steve

[Tim McKnight]

John, I love the turquoise accents and the dripping dots down the FB and onto the bridge.Such a nice color contrast with the gorgeous set of Koa. Can’t wait to see that one in person in a couple days.