NGD: Circa OM-28 Adi Braz

[Erithon]

Absolutely stunning. That Brazilian set is the good stuff. And that purling! Magnificent!

[oliverkollar]

Looks incredible with a sound to match no doubt. Congrats!

Those Rickard tuners are a HUGE step up from what's been on the market.
Very cool!

[doodahdoug]

Love It! John builds some great guitars.

[Bill Kraus]

John's guitars are always beautiful, elegant and understated. It's always interesting to me that a guitar with so little fancy trim can be so outstanding to look at. And then there is always the sound, also consistently fantastic. Congratulations Juston!

[CoolerKing]

This is the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen. One vote for AGF guitar of the year!

[rlxnply]

Beauty! Congrats on another killer Circa!!

[gitarro]

John slobod's work sets the standard for fit and finish and perfectionist attention to detail!

[Kh1967]

Stopped me in my tracks...so beautiful. Congratulations!

[jt1]

Back for another look!

I really love those 1929 and 1930 OM-28s with the pyramid bridges.

Though I love the look, the original 2:1 and 4:1 Grover banjo tuners are not ideal tuners.

How do you like the 12:1 Rickards? I've got 4:1 Waverleys on my 1917 Dyer harp guitar and am contemplating installing a set of Rickards. The only countervailing consideration is that having an in-tune harp guitar will eliminated most of my excuses for my poor playing.

[Teleplucker]

Originally Posted by jt1

Back for another look!

I really love those 1929 and 1930 OM-28s with the pyramid bridges.

Though I love the look, the original 2:1 and 4:1 Grover banjo tuners are not ideal tuners.

How do you like the 12:1 Rickards? I've got 4:1 Waverleys on my 1917 Dyer harp guitar and am contemplating installing a set of Rickards. The only countervailing consideration is that having an in-tune harp guitar will eliminated most of my excuses for my poor playing.

Hi John, The Rickard tuners are great for harp guitar subs.

[jt1]

Originally Posted by Teleplucker

Hi John, The Rickard tuners are great for harp guitar subs.

Thanks, Randall!

I'll definitely swap out the Waverleys.

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by brencat

This is absolutely spectacular. Can you describe the neck profile and is it typical for a Circa build? In other words are his necks consistent from guitar to guitar or do they vary a lot? (I have never seen or played one in person).

I think his standard neck profile has a very, very soft V. The depth is middle-of-the-road. Not particularly chunky or thin. I usually have him carve mine to a C shape.

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Love it! Again, John's guitars are exquisite. I was thinking about those tuners for my OM. You will have to let me know if you find them to your liking.

For a custom build, I wouldn't do them unless you really love the look of banjo tuners. They are a big step up from vintage banjo tuners, but at 12:1 they are a step down from your average Waverly. I would rather have the functionality of Waves, but I didn't have a choice for this guitar.

Originally Posted by mcduffnw

That guitar is simply as good as it gets...ever...period!

Congratulations!!!

But...how about some sound clips...please!


duff
Be A Player...Not A Polisher

Working on it!

Originally Posted by jt1

Back for another look!

I really love those 1929 and 1930 OM-28s with the pyramid bridges.

Though I love the look, the original 2:1 and 4:1 Grover banjo tuners are not ideal tuners.

How do you like the 12:1 Rickards? I've got 4:1 Waverleys on my 1917 Dyer harp guitar and am contemplating installing a set of Rickards. The only countervailing consideration is that having an in-tune harp guitar will eliminated most of my excuses for my poor playing.

Same comment as above. I wouldn't choose them as a spec on my own build but as replacement tuners they're fantastic. They have enough range to prevent them from being twitchy like the old ones and they hold tune well. If they were 16:1, I'd love them. 12:1 is still a little on the twitchy side for my liking.

[Guitars44me]

Congratulations on a spectacular instrument! Mighty impressive stuff!!!

I am wondering why the banjo tuners, if they are less accurate than the Waverlies? Is it just the Looks? Of course the direction of the buttons is nice... is it mostly to LOOK authentic vintage?

Just me, but I rarely find even the Waverlies that comfy. I do completely change tunings mid show occasionally, and really prefer the FEEL of Gotoh 510s. My left hand is beat up enough already, without torquing stiffer tuners than necessary.

At any rate, nice score for sure!!!

Merry Christmas 🎁

Paul

[jt1]

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

I am wondering why the banjo tuners, if they are less accurate than the Waverlies? Is it just the Looks? Of course the direction of the buttons is nice... is it mostly to LOOK authentic vintage?

The first few batches of OM-28s, in 1929 and 1930, had pyramid bridges and banjo tuners (with some variation on both variables in early 1930). The banjo tuners were to please Perry Bechtel, who was switching from banjo to guitar and who motivated Martin to create the 14 fret neck join.

Plus, placing Gotoh 510s on a vintage inspired guitar is a mortal sin.

[handers]

Such a lovely guitar.

You now have 3 OMs and a 000 built by Slobod. I am curious if you can compare and contrast. When you sit down to play, your other fine guitars notwithstanding, how do you decide when to play which Circa guitar? I am not making light of this at all, I am just curious of your approach. I have 3 Froggys in my house but they are different shapes and I have my favorite (H12c) and then play the others for variety, or specific songs. Still I find it confusing sometimes which to pick up.

How do you parse your 4 Circa guitars?

hans