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Post by scorpiodog on May 17, 2021 16:55:37 GMT
Gorgeous instrument there, Francis. I've never seen one of yours that wasn't. You're a fine builder, Sir.
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Post by andrewjw on May 17, 2021 17:04:28 GMT
Beautiful pics..I'm sure Keith will be delighted!  |
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Post by francis on May 17, 2021 17:21:07 GMT
Very, very nice looking instrument there francis . Looking forward to hearing it in ocarolan ’s hands. So am I Leo, so am I. |
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Post by fatfingerjohn on May 17, 2021 17:43:13 GMT
Very, very nice looking instrument there francis . Looking forward to hearing it in ocarolan ’s hands. So am I Leo, so am I. It can't possibly be nicer than #26  But I fear the new owner will make it sound better. If Keith gets as much pleasure out of it as I have with Lacey he will be a happy chappie. FFJ |
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Post by ocarolan on May 17, 2021 18:28:42 GMT
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Post by Vinny on May 17, 2021 18:57:02 GMT
That’s gorgeous, Francis. Not usually a fan of slotted headstocks but will make an exception for that.
Hope Keith enjoys it as much as my son is enjoying “mine”. He borrowed it in February, and is claiming that possession is nine tenths of the law. Keeps reminding me that his birthday was in February!
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Post by jangarrack on May 17, 2021 19:18:20 GMT
That is a beautiful looking guitar. I particularly like its distinctive features, the flat wide heal, headstock design, the pyramid bridge and the general look of quality about it. I'm fascinated by the zero fret as it has always seemed to be more logical to me than just using a nut, but I'm sure that discussion is a topic all of its own that has been covered here before. Jeff |
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Post by sweyne1 on May 17, 2021 21:41:23 GMT
Believe it or not the wood colour combination is even more striking in real life.
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Post by earthbalm on May 18, 2021 15:38:34 GMT
francis and ocarolan , I'm smitten. Can't believe that I missed the pics when they were first posted.
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Post by doc on May 19, 2021 8:26:03 GMT
I’m loving the slotted headstock. I’m not by nature an envious person but in your case, ocarolan, I’m making an exception.  |
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Post by robmc on May 19, 2021 18:56:29 GMT
Beautiful looking guitar Francis. Look forward to hearing you play it Keith, there appears to be the possibility of electrification too! I may have missed it but assume Francis fitted a K&K?
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Post by ocarolan on May 19, 2021 21:49:10 GMT
robmc - yes, at first I was unsure about electrcking this one, Rob, but as I had an unused K&K I posted it on to Francis to fit and save me a job. Waste not, want not! Keith
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Post by robmc on May 20, 2021 6:16:09 GMT
Good call Keith, given that your other little one is in terz mode... Hope it gets an outing with Glyn and Co soon  |
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Post by birdo on May 20, 2021 8:39:16 GMT
I m the proud owner of number #22 , in the Francis milsom collection and I can vouch for the fact they only get better with age. You ll love it.
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Post by francis on May 20, 2021 10:29:14 GMT
I m the proud owner of number #22 , in the Francis milsom collection and I can vouch for the fact they only get better with age. You ll love it. Thanks birdo - Just wish the same could be said for me.... |
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But I fear the new owner will make it sound better. 
Jo whoever he is.
