Tom Sands M12 - Swiss Moon Spruce over Madi

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Originally Posted by steveh

Gosh - what a difficult choice!

Tom is building some of the very best guitars around, and with spruce over madrose you just cannot go wrong. Very much looking forward to hearing this - Tom's video demos before they leave his shop are some of the very best out there. Real vicarious stuff that empties the pockets.

I see that Tom's list has been closed for quite some time, so he's obviously doing something right to have created such intense demand for his instruments, and over a relatively short time.

Cheers,
Steve

Steve,

Thank you for the thoughts. I am so looking forward to hearing her myself. I most certainly will not be able to do her justice like Will can.

Blessings

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Originally Posted by SuperB23

This is looking wonderful! I'm excited for you!!

SuperB23,

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I have enjoyed your videos on more than one occasion.

Blessings

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Originally Posted by volman

No doubt this will be a fantastic instrument. A Sands is definitely on my guitar bucket list.

Volman,

Thank you. It's good to have you along for the journey.

How are you getting along with the Taran?

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Originally Posted by Knives&Guitars

Should be a wonderful instrument. Can't wait to hear it.

Which species of Mad Rose is it.... Dalbergia Greveana or is it Dalbergia Baronii ?

Hey Knives and Guitars,

Thank you. It is Dalbergia Baronii.

Blessings

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Originally Posted by Nemoman

Gorgeous woods--it will be a stunner!

Nemoman,

Thank you.

Blessings

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Originally Posted by Deft Tungsman

If your guitar turns out to be anything like Dolores, you’ll be in for many long years of ever deepening pleasure. Lucky you!

Deft Tungsman,

Thank you for the comments. I am hopeful that she will bear a family resemblance.

Blessings

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Originally Posted by ianLP59

I have a Sands M-12 built from "The Tree" and Adirondack. It is utterly bonkers and I'm sure you will be pleased with yours. Choosing between a Taran and a Sands is basically impossible. Just get (at least) one of each. A certain Sheffield-based professional player who has a Taran has played my M-12 and thinks it's a monster instrument.

BTW, all the very best to all of you for 2022 !

Cheers,

Ian

Ian,

Thank you for sharing your experience with your Sands. I told my wife of your suggestion and she was not to thrilled. If I give her some time I am sure she will come around.

Blessings