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Old 07-25-2018, 07:09 AM
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Will, you are one of my very favourite artists ever, and have been since the time I discovered your music years ago during the Lowden Guitars competition we participated in together I very much look forward to see how your music grows with this new found relationship with a builder you can resonate with. Really happy to see this collaboration between one of my favourite artists and builder I am honoured to represent in my shop
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Old 07-30-2018, 01:20 PM
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Default The Story of a Tom Sands Signature Guitar

The Story of a Tom Sands Signature Guitar
Part Two: "Rosettes, Rosettes, Rosettes"



Other than the response and feel of Tom's guitars, the other thing that really connected with me was his approach to design and material. This is particularly evident in his use of copper for his rosettes. Sometimes etched, sometimes patinated, but always entirely considered and appropriate.



I studied design at university, and as a result felt the potential of etched copper was perfect to revisit some of those skills I gained to produce my own "signature" rosette. It also helps that Tom and I share a love for the design movements of the past; Bauhaus, Memphis and the like, so were very much on the same wave-length from the start.



Cue a considerable amount of time on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop...



I wanted to give a nod to my classical guitar upbringing with a radial pattern, but as understated as possible to not detract from the natural beauty of the copper. Tom took some nods from the old Martin D-28's, and my love of herringbone patterns all went into the pot. I believe it was Miles Davis who uttered the immortal: "It's not the notes you play, it's the notes you don't play" and in this instance it was definitely a case of "It's not the lines you etch, it's the lines you don't etch".



We tried a fair few iterations, and ended up with something we were both over-the-moon with. A simple, contemporary radial design with a nod to a contemporary take on herringbone and classical rosettes. The etched pattern will be quoted in the headstock wedge and on the back as well. Here's the three "final drafts" etched in the copper before protective film is removed.



I'm loving how it's looking against the Redwood, and can't wait to see it come together with the Black Limba as well!



Thanks for all your comments thus far - what a lovely community. More updates soon =)
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Wow, fantastic, what a design and collaboration! Please let me add another to your long list of fans. Your music is inspiring.
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As a signature model will this be available as an option to order from Tom, or is it more the ‘one off’ ?
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Hi Will

As SteveH said, it was lovely to meet you the other day and I'm so thrilled that you have fallen in love with Tom's work (as I and so many other's have). Hearing you play my Sands guitars showed exactly what they are capable of and having him build something which is precisely what you want/need should be even more impressive.

All of us can't wait to hear the results...as I'm sure you can't either!

Keep well and see you again soon I hope.

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Tom & Will, two top-shelf guys.

Excellent.
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Wow, fantastic, what a design and collaboration! Please let me add another to your long list of fans. Your music is inspiring.
Ah thanks there Tom for the kind words - much appreciated. And yes this collaboration with Tom is one for which I feel very fortunate indeed!
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Old 08-01-2018, 02:54 AM
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As a signature model will this be available as an option to order from Tom, or is it more the ‘one off’ ?
Hi Damian, yes the plan is to have this signature model available for others as well =)
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Old 08-01-2018, 02:56 AM
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Hi Will

As SteveH said, it was lovely to meet you the other day and I'm so thrilled that you have fallen in love with Tom's work (as I and so many other's have). Hearing you play my Sands guitars showed exactly what they are capable of and having him build something which is precisely what you want/need should be even more impressive.

All of us can't wait to hear the results...as I'm sure you can't either!

Keep well and see you again soon I hope.

Adam
Hi Adam, thanks for the comment and yes so great to finally meet you as well. I think it's wonderful that you were one of the first to support Tom's work and see how bloody good it is! And that Koa one of yours will always tug at my heart every time I play it!

Yes - excited is an understatement it has to be said!

Hope to see you again soon, keep in touch and all the best.

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Old 08-01-2018, 02:57 AM
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Tom & Will, two top-shelf guys.

Excellent.
Thoroughly appreciate that, Larry - particularly coming from yourself. Thank you. Hope we get the opportunity to meet and play together sometime along the road.
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Lovely looking rosette Will and fascinating to see the design process behind it.
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Congratulations to both Tom and you, Will. I will be following this thread eagerly as well. Lovely choice of woods you've got there, by the way!

I played and, even more importantly, heard YOU play the Model S Tom had in Berlin, and it was absolutely brilliant! It's great that you two gentlemen have joined forces and embarked on this project.
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Old 08-04-2018, 04:06 PM
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Thanks kindly there Michael, it was such fun for me to jump into the design process for this one.

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Old 08-04-2018, 04:08 PM
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Ah that's lovely of you to say, thank you. I'm also so pleased to hear you enjoyed what I did in Berlin =) That experience was what cemented in my mind that the Model S was the one for me. Looking forward to sharing the development more over the coming months!

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Congratulations to both Tom and you, Will. I will be following this thread eagerly as well. Lovely choice of woods you've got there, by the way!

I played and, even more importantly, heard YOU play the Model S Tom had in Berlin, and it was absolutely brilliant! It's great that you two gentlemen have joined forces and embarked on this project.
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Old 09-29-2018, 02:12 AM
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Hi Will,

Welcome to AGF - great to see you, and your signature model coming to life, on here!

What a treat to see one of my favourite players and composers collaborating with one of my favourite builders.

Looking forward to following the thread. (Though I must admit I've been following it for a while now on Tom's instagram...) Which reminds me - we're batch buddies, so I'd better get started on my own TS build thread!

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