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Old 06-04-2021, 07:58 PM
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Wow… stunner on the way. That BRW is spectacular, congrats!
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Old 06-04-2021, 09:14 PM
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Oh Man, thats gonna be a fun one to see come together, literally EPIC...!!!
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Old 06-04-2021, 11:10 PM
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This guitar is going to be AWESOME!!!!!

First of all, that Brazilian is unbelievable. You just can't find Brazilian that good, but somehow John always has the goods.

Are you also going with bar frets, or as John likes to say, "Full Monty" vintage replica?

I'm looking forward to following this build!!!!!!
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Old 06-05-2021, 04:01 AM
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Fabulous!

That's some gorgeous Brazilian.

I love those Rickard tuners. At some point I'll be putting a set on my harp guitar.
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Old 06-05-2021, 05:22 AM
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Old 06-05-2021, 06:15 AM
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Wow… stunner on the way. That BRW is spectacular, congrats!
Thanks dcn. Glad to have you follow along!

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Oh Man, thats gonna be a fun one to see come together, literally EPIC...!!!
Thanks Dave. You need to help me out here and pick up my Tippin OMT! It's a good cause!

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This guitar is going to be AWESOME!!!!!

First of all, that Brazilian is unbelievable. You just can't find Brazilian that good, but somehow John always has the goods.

Are you also going with bar frets, or as John likes to say, "Full Monty" vintage replica?

I'm looking forward to following this build!!!!!!
Thanks FormerFoodie! Bar frets ain't happening on this one. One of our few deviations. Glad to have you along.

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Fabulous!

That's some gorgeous Brazilian.

I love those Rickard tuners. At some point I'll be putting a set on my harp guitar.
Thanks John! Even though they will add some weight to the headstock, I'm leaning towards those Rikards.

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Thanks Mr. Paul. Glad to have you follow along!
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Old 06-05-2021, 09:09 AM
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Rickards are the way to go! I have then on a replica OM-28 from other builder and work and look GREAT!
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Old 06-05-2021, 10:05 AM
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I agree. Rickards are the way to go
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Old 06-05-2021, 12:25 PM
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I think this build thread has had more replies and views in a short time frame than any in a long time. Cigarfan may just be onto something here LOL! Congrats to you and John on this collaboration! That BRW is of the kind I do not think I have ever seen before!
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Old 06-05-2021, 12:53 PM
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I think this build thread has had more replies and views in a short time frame than any in a long time. Cigarfan may just be onto something here LOL! Congrats to you and John on this collaboration! That BRW is of the kind I do not think I have ever seen before!
Great guy + great builder + amazing wood + tons of shell = recipe for great thread. John’s Brazilian OMs are a thing of beauty. I love my lowly 28. Banjo tuners on mine, too. Smart move not going for bar frets, though!
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Great guy + great builder + amazing wood + tons of shell = recipe for great thread. John’s Brazilian OMs are a thing of beauty. I love my lowly 28. Banjo tuners on mine, too. Smart move not going for bar frets, though!
Bar frets do require a different playing technique, but properly executed, they are no harder to play than t-frets, IMO. Most of the bar fret work I see is admittedly less than optimal and I think that’s maybe the reason they get a bad rap.
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Old 06-05-2021, 03:29 PM
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Bar frets do require a different playing technique, but properly executed, they are no harder to play than t-frets, IMO. Most of the bar fret work I see is admittedly less than optimal and I think that’s maybe the reason they get a bad rap.
Completely agree. I love them, but a lighter touch rewards.

EXCEPTIONAL build, Cigarfan! Excited to see this one come to life!!

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Old 06-05-2021, 06:12 PM
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Bar frets do require a different playing technique, but properly executed, they are no harder to play than t-frets, IMO. Most of the bar fret work I see is admittedly less than optimal and I think that’s maybe the reason they get a bad rap.
Very true and well said.👍
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Old 06-05-2021, 07:34 PM
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Hmmm. I find them mostly ok, but not conducive to slides. I haven’t found an advantage yet. Anyway, just one Circa nerd’s opinion.
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Old 06-06-2021, 06:02 AM
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Rickards are the way to go! I have then on a replica OM-28 from other builder and work and look GREAT!
Thanks Fred. I will take your feedback into consideration.

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I agree. Rickards are the way to go
Thanks prickards. I will take your feedback into consideration.

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I think this build thread has had more replies and views in a short time frame than any in a long time. Cigarfan may just be onto something here LOL! Congrats to you and John on this collaboration! That BRW is of the kind I do not think I have ever seen before!
Thanks Tom. Maybe at this pace we may hit 300 posts before the end of the month. LOL!

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Great guy + great builder + amazing wood + tons of shell = recipe for great thread. John’s Brazilian OMs are a thing of beauty. I love my lowly 28. Banjo tuners on mine, too. Smart move not going for bar frets, though!
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Hmmm. I find them mostly ok, but not conducive to slides. I haven’t found an advantage yet. Anyway, just one Circa nerd’s opinion.
Thanks for the kind words Juston.

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Bar frets do require a different playing technique, but properly executed, they are no harder to play than t-frets, IMO. Most of the bar fret work I see is admittedly less than optimal and I think that’s maybe the reason they get a bad rap.
Hey Jimmy. Glad to see you following. Even though I'm sure John would do a fine job on the bar frets, I'll pass.

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Completely agree. I love them, but a lighter touch rewards.

EXCEPTIONAL build, Cigarfan! Excited to see this one come to life!!
Thanks Brian. Glad to have you along for the ride!
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