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Newer and/or lesser-known Martin-style builders?
Curious if anyone has heard or played anything a bit off the beaten path recently that would be considered a traditional Martin-style build. I like seeing all the different homages to classic guitars -- even when the differences are very small, it's interesting to see builders' interpretations.
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Hey, ataylor--Yes, I can recommend a few luthiers for you to check out. I have two OOOO guitars from Pat Foster, just amazing tone and construction; he's making more-or-less Martin-style instruments in the Spokane, Washington area. Jim Worland is another guy; he's been around quite some time and is a bit under the radar, but his guitars have a definite Martin vibe to them, also beautiful fit and finish. I have two OMs from him, which I like very much, very old-school guitars as one would say. In the more main stream Martin-style luthiers, I would put John Slobad of Circa Guitars, Jimmy Caldwell, Bruce Sexauer, Dana Bourgeois, Bill Collings, Huss and Dalton, and Santa Cruz, although most of these luthiers/shops have several instruments that aren't what one would call strictly Martin-like guitars. I'm sure I've neglected several promising luthiers here, but this is what comes to mind right now.
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Mr. Howard Klepper has converted a few old Martins and posted the threads if you want to look them up. Basically salvaging what can be saved ie. mostly the BRW back and sides, redoing what needs doing, usually new tops and often necks, but in the end you have a "brand new old Martin". I hope I explained that correctly Mr. Klepper.
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Bill Meyer. Jack Straw Guitars ( www.jackstrawguitars.com ). Impeccable Martin and some Gibson builds. He don't do "frills" (soundports, bevels...), but BOY HOWDY does he build the classics!
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As far as exactness related to historic designs, I'm interested in finding some names of builders who are building simple guitars inspired by the "golden era" Martins. I'm not averse to tweaks like bolt-on necks, drop-in saddles, adjustable truss rods, and the like, but I'm interested in builders with an overall traditional look and sound. |
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OK, I think that I understand. Is there a particular size or style that interests you? Not every builder has the same experience with every size/style.
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Right now I'm just exploring and admiring the art and craft more than anything, making a mental list of builders to keep an eye on. In terms of my personal preference, I tend to gravitate towards dreadnoughts, though I should think about getting an OM or a 00 at some point.
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Jason Bowerman
Jayson Bowerman, builds incredible "Martin" style guitars. If you want a better "Martin" than a "Martin" call Jayson. He is very very good. I great "One Man Shop". He prototyped all the Revival Series for Breedlove when he was there. On his own he has continued to refine the x-braced Martin tradition.
I have referred many people to him and all have been thrilled. A couple people from this board have ordered his guitars...some more than 1.
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http://www.allisonguitars.com/ Mine (on the right):
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Becoming much more known but awesome "Martin" types and still really affordable is Jimmy Edmonds. One can get an OM-28 built for about $3400.........Yet another one of those Vrginia boys that are tearing it up imho.
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A few guitars, subject to change..... Last edited by okeem22; 04-09-2016 at 05:56 AM. |
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Jack Straw's guitars look good, He is in Arizona?, Thought He was from Wichita. Seriously, good looking guitars.
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