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peter.coombe
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New OM

Post by peter.coombe » Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:34 pm

Not a new OM guitar, but new flat top Octave Mandolin. This is a completely new model for me, with asymmetric points and 23 inch scale length. In this case I made the body a bit wider and thinner, and sized it to fit into a standard banjo case. I usually avoid points because they are just decoration and a lot of extra work, but in this case it was a special order and the customer wanted the points. Any way, I think it turned out rather well, looks quite nice, and the sound is pretty special. Sounds far better than what I was expecting, quite a stunning instrument. Woods are King Billy Pine top, Blackwood back and sides, Queensland Walnut neck, and Indian Rosewood bindings. Sorry, no sound clips, it is already off to the new owner.
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Re: New OM

Post by asgilbert » Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:33 am

Beautiful as usual Peter. Very tastefully done.

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Re: New OM

Post by seeaxe » Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:54 pm

That looks lovely Peter, elegant and refined. I bet it sounds as good as it looks.
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Re: New OM

Post by Gazm » Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:06 pm

Great choice of complimenting timbers Peter, beautiful Instrument!
May I ask what finish protects this Mandolin pls?

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Re: New OM

Post by peter.coombe » Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:13 pm

May I ask what finish protects this Mandolin pls?
Target Coatings EM2000.
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