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I think that the Martin original 00 (12 fret of course) and the Gibson (12 fret L1 and L2 style guitars are te most beautifully proportioned flat tops ever.
I have a number, with the Waterloo WL12 serving my need for a 12 fret Gibson style. I also have a hand made 00-28 made here in the UK and ordered in '98 by my wife for me. My most recent 00 s my Eastman E40-00 which is a beaut. If I could I would have a Collings 002h or a 003. or possibly a Santa Cruz 00-Skye ! (whoever he is ...joke)
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Others have mentioned Slobod for 00, and I have to agree, based on the ones I've played.
Food for thought: In the vintage world, you can get a fully original, no issues 1930s 00 for the cost of many of the luthiers mentioned (see my sig). I wouldn't say that if you were shopping for a 000 or D.
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The best sounding 00 Ive ever played was built by Jeff Traugott, it had huge unreal bass for such a small instrument! It was quite remarkable!
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00?
One thing to note, is just because a makers calls a model a 00 or compares it to the Nazareth namesake doesnt mean it is the same size. Some differ quite a bit in their body volumes due to being wider (up to 14-3/4) or narrower (down to 14) or in some case much deeper (i.e., 4-5/8) for example.
Maker- Lower Bout-Heel DepthEnd DepthBody Length CF Martin14-1/8-3-1/44-1/8--19-3/8 Bashkin14-1/4-3-1/24-1/819-5/8 Blanchard--143-5/84-1/4-19-1/8 Claxton14-3/4-3-3/84-3/8--19-3/4 Collings14-1/43-1/44-1/8-19-3/8 Froggy Bottom-14-1/4-3-3/84-1/4--19-3/8 Kraut-14-3/8-3-1/24-1/219-1/2 Kostal14-5/8-3-1/24-3/819-1/8 Santa Cruz-14-1/2-3-3/8--4-1/8-19-1/2 Traugott--14-5/8-3-3/8--4-5/8-18-3/4
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Quote:
The Gibson L, despite the L-00 moniker, is not 00-sized. It sits between the 00 and 000 (roughly, 00 sized upper bout and 000 sized lower bout).
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Self serving bump
FYI. Raymond Kraut 00
Just listed this little HOT ROD See my signature Cheers Paul
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There are lots of great 00 builders. Im fortunate to have a few great examples a Bashkin 00-12 which Ive had 12 years and an excellent Santa Cruz 00-12 Skye.
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