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Old 10-25-2019, 05:02 PM
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Well done. Le petit OM. LPOM. I like the look of that wenge!
"La Petite" is a name, took by Claudio & Claudia Pagelli. Such a great one!
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Old 10-25-2019, 05:04 PM
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Bonjour Ben
What are the strings you use ? Savarez ??

daniel
Salut Daniel,

Yes, I am using this brand, I am endorsed by them. Their strings are Great, I really love their product! My guitars are delivered with one set of each (One Phosphore Bronze, and One Bronze)
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Old 10-29-2019, 04:22 AM
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Small OM... a singular name, for a singular guitar

Some of you asked questions about this new shape, and I will try to ask about it. When I've designed this model, my goal was to have a different result in terms of sound & Playability, than the ones I've got with my OM and OO models. On the OO-12, I build an hybrid "X and Faned", to have a particular sound I really love. Very intimate, responsive, but with the best Headroom & projection I could have. It is inspired by the work of the amazing Jeff Traugott, Michael Bashkin & Stephen Strahm

One of the thing I hate on a guitar, is when it is overbraced. It really kill the instrument, and I definitely couldn't have a "pure" X Bracing on my small model. So, I tried to find a great alternative, and to build a model which would be the perfect crossover beetween OM & OO. Here are the specs which are changing for the small OM Model:

- 25.5'' fret scale: It is longer than my OM (25.34'') and OO (24.75''), to allow drop tuning to the musician. My guitars are sounding pretty great in DADGAD or exotic tuning, and I didn't want to lose that on this model. Better than that, I wanted to increase the possibilities about this point.

- 14 frets jointed: I offer only 1 version of each of my models. OM is jointed at the 14th fret, and OO at the 12th. It really fits in terms of "Identity" and I am staying in a kind of "tradition" with those choices... but I've always wanted to try a OO-14, without losing the qualities of the 12th version. The small OM is here, for me to do that.

- Dimensions: I've kept the OM specs on the Low end and body-length, but the upper-bout & waist, are similar to my OO Model. The depth of the body, is like an OM deep-body. So, this is like a OO under steroids.

- Fingerboard width: It depends of the desire of my customers, but my favorites specs are 45 mm at the nut and 55/60 mm at the 12th fret. It is very comfortable for fingerstyle, and I am building my guitars for this kind of music (but you could strum on it if you want, it is working pretty good). About my voicing, I am still keeping my philosophy: achieve the construction of a "responsive guitar" (Thanks to Ervin Somogyi).

- About the weight, and Tuning Machines: I generally tend to not like heavy guitars. It have nothing to do with the sound, because I've trie incredible guitars which were not lightweight... but in terms of comfort, and workability of the wood, I generally chose a wood which is light & stiff. Definitely not the heavy & floppy stuff. The first Small OM weight is under 2 kilos (4.41 lbs), and I've chosed small Gotoh 510 to increase this point.

- Hardcase: As I've previously said, I work EXCLUSIVELY with Main stage cases company now. Their case & communication are amazing. I am very picky about all the parameters of my guitarbuilding, from the wood to the people I am working with. As It would take weeks before to have my Personnalized Main stage case for this little beauty, I have chosed to go with @Hiscoxcasesltd to ship it, as you could see in this picture. I don't want to have any problems, and I prefer to pay a couple of $$$ to catch the best & Strong case possible, for my precious customers. Eddie's Guitars will receive the Main Stage case later, with a beautiful Caseadillo to protect it... and the Small OM will be safe, during the time before the delivery of those items.

If you have any other questions about this beautiful guitar, come to say Hi at the Salon International de Guitare de Québec International Guitar Show, and contact Matthew Chulka at Eddie's Guitars (or myself) for any informations.

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Old 10-29-2019, 05:37 PM
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Love the looks of the wenge, and that burst is wonderful!
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Old 10-29-2019, 06:56 PM
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Thanks Nenoman!
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Old 10-31-2019, 04:45 PM
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So, this Small OM #15, Constellation Series, is called "The Libra". It basically is the first minutes of her life, and wow... she litterally growl.

When you build a big guitar, it is more natural for it to have projection & Headroom. It is harder to get, with a small guitar. In terms of sound, I am pretty happy because this guitar is in the lineage of my precedent instruments. It reminds me the OO-12 #6 I have built 3 years ago. I always want to have the perfect balance, in the sound of my guitars, followed by an "expension" of the headroom, when you play the note. This last point, is easilly noticeable on the high frequencies. It is the same thing when you reach the sweet spot, during the height adjustment of pickups, on an electric guitar.

I've put Bronze 12/53 Light Savarez on the instrument. I've always prefered Phosphore bronze on my guitars because Bronze is a little harsh (in terms of sound) on the high strings IMHO...

Thanks so much to François Pelletier / Guitariste-Compositeur, who fought the horrible weather to come at The Red House. On this video, you can hear a sweet improvisation from him... we kept the surprise for the songs you'll hear at the Salon International de Guitare de Québec International Guitar Show, on sunday at 4:50 pm! Be there, you won't regret it!


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Old 11-12-2019, 12:41 PM
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These pictures, has been taken by Eddies Guitars.

I am so proud, to be added in the Luthier's Roaster, of Eddie's Guitars, with my new Guitar "the Libra". Thanks to Matthew Chulka & all the Eddie's Guitars Team!

The Video will follow in a couple of days, I can't wait to hear it, properly recorded!

https://eddiesguitars.com/acoustic-g...jamin-paldacci

https://eddiesguitars.com/new-arriva...ngelmann-wenge


























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Old 11-12-2019, 12:43 PM
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beautiful burst! I bet it looks even better in person!
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Old 11-12-2019, 12:45 PM
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Well, Eddie's staff was blown away by it!

They didn't play any of my instruments before, they really took a bet. This is very unusual, and I can't thank them enough about their confidence. Seriously, I am really honored to be there, they are real guitar connoisseur!
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Congratulations! I am looking forward to hearing Matt play it.
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Congratulations! I am looking forward to hearing Matt play it.
Thanks! Me Too!
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Old 11-13-2019, 08:42 PM
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Here are some pictures of the instruments, I took before to ship it to Eddie's. The light is much more intimist, ans the burst and much more brownish than reddish.





















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