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Old 04-24-2012, 11:25 AM
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Pretty stuff Harv!
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Old 04-24-2012, 11:38 AM
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Superb looking guitar!
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One of the best times is that first coat of finish on some really cool wood... for me right up there with that first strum



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Old 05-14-2012, 07:30 AM
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Looks to be as sweet as her voice...
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that's what I'd call 'Popping the figure'
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Old 05-14-2012, 08:24 AM
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guitar really looks beautiful. Great work Harvey. thanks for doing this!
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Old 08-29-2013, 04:52 AM
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Here are the final pictures... it is a spectacular guitar!







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Olson Brazilian Jumbo #1351
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What a beauty. Congrats guys!

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Beautiful guitar and even more outstanding , truly fine human being for taking on this special challenge. I think this is the real measure of the depth of a mans character. I admire and greatly respect you Harvey. Thank you for giving us a fine role model.
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Old 08-29-2013, 07:31 AM
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Wow...just wow. That is really magnificent! How does it sound?
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Old 08-29-2013, 09:22 AM
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Wow...just wow. That is really magnificent! How does it sound?
It sounds great! It a Brazilian dread...and it sounds like it.....full of resonance and lots of great bass and extremely well balanced all across and up and down the fingerboard
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Olson Brazilian Dread #1325
Olson Brazilian SJ #1350
Olson Tiger Myrtle Dread #1355
Olson Brazilian Jumbo #1351
Olson 12-string Jumbo (one of only a few)
Martin D-42 Johnny Cash #51/200 (only 80 made)
And a few others

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Old 08-29-2013, 03:28 PM
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Absolutely killer inlays. Would love to see a video of this one, Keith.
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Old 08-29-2013, 07:59 PM
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Absolutely killer inlays. Would love to see a video of this one, Keith.
I will put it on my list of guitars to record with. Lol. Soon... it sounds as great as it looks.
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Olson Brazilian Dread #1325
Olson Brazilian SJ #1350
Olson Tiger Myrtle Dread #1355
Olson Brazilian Jumbo #1351
Olson 12-string Jumbo (one of only a few)
Martin D-42 Johnny Cash #51/200 (only 80 made)
And a few others

Quite a few limited edition and rare Martins
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Old 08-29-2013, 08:22 PM
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It sounds great! It a Brazilian dread...and it sounds like it.....full of resonance and lots of great bass and extremely well balanced all across and up and down the fingerboard
I'm with Mau; would love to see and hear it. As it is, it is a joy to admire and I hope you have many great years and songs with it!
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Old 08-30-2013, 04:29 AM
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I'm with Mau; would love to see and hear it. As it is, it is a joy to admire and I hope you have many great years and songs with it!
It is beautiful and I will get to it soon as I can...

Also have a new thread on a guitar I forgot to post...
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=308469
Here is a picture:
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A brand new duet I wrote with my daughter:
https://youtu.be/u0hRB7fYaZU

Olson Brazilian Dread #1325
Olson Brazilian SJ #1350
Olson Tiger Myrtle Dread #1355
Olson Brazilian Jumbo #1351
Olson 12-string Jumbo (one of only a few)
Martin D-42 Johnny Cash #51/200 (only 80 made)
And a few others

Quite a few limited edition and rare Martins
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http://www.kekomusic.com
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