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Author:  bob_connor [ Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:45 pm ]
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Dave is off to Wales on Wednesday to visit family and friends and this OM is going with him as a surprise gift for for one his mates who taught him how to play guitar when he was a little tacker.

It's also the reason I haven't got the recordings done of the other two OM's as we've been battling to get this one ready to go.

Specs

Back and sides - Ovangkol
Top - Sitka Spruce - Parabolic braces
Neck - Mahogany/Maple/Blackwood
Bindings - Ivoroid
Pickup - K & K mini Western
Body Finish - Ubeaut Hard Shellac
Neck Finish - Briwax

It's a nice, simply adorned and sweet sounding instrument.
The top is quite thin - 2.2mm/.086" but we've been tending that way on the OM's.

Ovangkol is a delightful wood to work with but it stinks.

Thanks for looking








And some construction pics.





Author:  Dave White [ Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:02 pm ]
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Bob,

That's sweet. You make some really nice looking and appointed guitars
Author:  Sam Price [ Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:23 pm ]
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Where abouts in Wales? S'oright, I spend a lot of time in that country....

beautiful guitar!!!

Wow, that Ovangkol is lovely. I have a set at home for build #4

I am very glad you have expressed distaste at the odor of this particular hardwood. I was stunned when I opened my package from Madinter, as all the other wood I have worked with smells heavenly by comparison.

Does it...um...smell something underfoot that's sat in a barn for a few years? (Well I thought that a Spanish dog had christened the wood prior to shipping... )
Author:  LanceK [ Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:41 pm ]
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Very nice Bob! Im sure the owner will love it!
Author:  bolix [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:37 am ]
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Nice guitar!!!

I have a set of Ovangkol too... but i've never work with this wood...

is ovangkol an oily wood?

do you joint the stinky with CA? or you use naphta on wood?


thank you!
Author:  LaurieW [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:57 am ]
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Beautiful wood and a gorgeous guitar.  I hadn't heard Ovangkol was stinky though, so as much as I like the look, I think I will remove it from my wish list of tonewoods. 


Great story too - I plan to surprise my uncle with one of my guitars as a thanks for introducing me guitar in 1988!  I hope mine turns out as nice...


Laurie


 


 
Author:  MSpencer [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:21 am ]
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Very Nice! I have been sitting on an Ovangkol set for a couple of years, looking forward to building it one day.

Mike
Author:  Sam Price [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 4:41 am ]
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I am willing to suffer the stench of ovangkol for it's beauty. I've changed plenty of diapers that smell worse.
Author:  bob_connor [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:12 am ]
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Thanks everyone.

Yes Sam it's definitely got the poo thing going on.

Dave is from the Valleys. I'm not sure of which village but I'll find out and let you know.

Seriously, it is a very nice wood, similar in working properties and feel to Australian Blackwood and the smell is only strong when you are cutting or sanding.

It is also inexpensive so I wouldn't be put off from using it because of a few brief malodorous moments.

Bolix - it's not oily, no need for naptha and it was jointed with Titebond.

Cheers
Author:  CarltonM [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:39 am ]
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That's a beauty, Bob! Tasteful appointments, fine craftsmanship, and a really pretty shimmer on both the top and back. 2.2mm, huh? That's definitely in classical soundboard territory. You must be using petrified bracing!    I've forgotten, do you spray or pad the shellac? Nice job in either case.    What a great gift!
Author:  Martin Turner [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:10 pm ]
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Nice looking guitar Bob,

Did you source the Ovangkol from Gerard Gilet Guitars? Was looking at this wood on his website last night.

Cheers Martin
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:20 pm ]
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Simple elegance!  Fine looking guitar.     
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:25 pm ]
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Bob, that's another beauty.
You can just keep posting away...
It's always rewarding.

Steve
Author:  KenH [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 4:00 pm ]
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Beautiful guitar!


The back and sides look like black walnut, which I have always liked. Nice attention to detail!
Author:  bob_connor [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:29 pm ]
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Sam - Dave comes from Gilfach Goch near Pontypridd.

It sounds more like a throat infection when he says it.

Cheers
Author:  bob_connor [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:58 pm ]
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Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Martin - it did come from Gerard Gilet. His
prices a very reasonable and good quality wood.

The shellac is sprayed Carlton. Two coats undiluted.

Cheers
Author:  gratay [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:36 pm ]
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looks great bob.....gee you guys are bangin' them out at the moment.
Author:  KiwiCraig [ Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:43 pm ]
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Lookin' good here Bob !. Congrats on another fine guitar.
Did Dave buy a ticket for it ?

Cheers , Craig
Author:  Sam Price [ Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:30 am ]
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South Wales is kinda off my radar, although I am very familiar with and visit often mid/west/north Wales.

Author:  crich [ Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:50 am ]
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Beautiful!!
I love Ovangkol, but I just can't get the hang of bending it. Nice Job. Clinton
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