Sands M 12 Fret - The Tree

[ianLP59]

I already have a guitar by Tom which he put together whilst still an apprentice with Ervin, it's an OM featuring a top made from Engelmann spruce and back and sides of fiddleback mahogany - very nice too !

Some time later Tom happened to mention that he'd come upon a few outstanding sets of The Tree, so we decided to lay a set aside for a future build...

Well folks, the time has come around and things are in motion ! I have become very enamoured of 12 fret guitars with a cutaway and so we decided to go in that direction with this guitar. Tom has sourced some master grade Adirondack, which will form the top of this instrument. I'm guessing it's from the same stash as my Taran Tirga Mhor by Rory Dowling, in which case it will be outstanding.

I've left Tom to handle much of the aesthetic...

Tom recently sent me some images, so here goes :





















More, no doubt to follow during the next few weeks !

Cheers,

Ian

[difalkner]

WOW! That is some truly gorgeous wood and is going to make a very beautiful guitar - fantastic work, too. Very clean.

David

[Treenewt]

Absolutely beautiful! That Adi top is so clean!! Congrats on this build!

[TomB'sox]

Congrats Ian. My interactions with Tom (and Daisy) have been outstanding, with those two behind this and the woods being used, I have no doubt this will be a winner in all regards.

Tom

[BrunoBlack]

Man, that is fantastic! Beautiful woods and a great design. It should look amazing under finish.

[SprintBob]

Gorgeous, congrats!

[Guitars44me]

Mighty Nice

Looks FAB!

Enjoy this in fine health and spirits!

Paul

[Nemoman]

Amazing woods and such a clean aesthetic--beautimus!

[Godfather]

Beautifully executed clean design and detail. This is going to look amazing under finish. Please continue posting photos.

[Vaillant75]

As a batch buddy and also waiting for a Tom Sands M-12 being built as we speak, I can only echo your excitement. Like you, 12 frets / cutaway guitars work wonders for me.

Incredible woods. The mythical The Tree and a great looking Adirondack (the grain...), you're up for a treat.

Please keep us updated!
Cheers,
Tom

[Deliberate1]

Oh, my. that is stunning. Certainly the woods. But the shape of the body is sheer elegance.
BTW, anyone know what kind of guitar stand that is. For my birthday, my wife said she is giving me three guitar stands, and I really like the look of this one.
I wonder if Tom would sell me the stand at $xxxxx and then throw in the guitar. "Look at the stand I bought, at your suggestion, dear."
Enjoy the build.
David

[K Trespass]

You wont be disappointed Ian. I am lucky to have one of the other Tree M from Tom. Stunning guitar.

[steveh]

Originally Posted by ianLP59

I have become very enamoured of 12 fret guitars with a cutaway and so we decided to go in that direction with this guitar.

So have I: As you know, I have a 12-fret MMD from Tom and a very, very sweet guitar it is indeed, as is that 12-fret Taran you have also.

Glad to see that this guitar is finally underway and I'm very much looking forward to hearing it in due course...although Lord knows when that will be?! In the meantime, this thread will have to suffice.

I'll be gutted if Covid 19 deprives me of an annual highlight - the Ian + Shar guitar meet - but it's looking increasingly like it may.

Stay well mate.

Cheers,
Steve

[cigarfan]

Tree in the hands of Mr Sands will be special. Nice looking box!

[ianLP59]

OK folks, Tom has recently sent some sneeky preview pics :













Cheers,

Ian