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Post by stain on Jul 23, 2024 17:05:15 GMT
I can’t help myself. Just when I think I’ve got enough I see something else with 6 strings and want (need) one. So it was a few months back when I traded a guitar in Costa at Manchester airport. Lesson is don’t as you end up with a lemon. But as a result I found out about Oliver Marchant who makes Marchwood guitars - the only good thing about that trade. None of you have bought that guitar/lemon so don’t worry! I had a chat with him on the phone. Then visited him whilst ‘on a conference’ in London. Picked some wood, designed a rosette with his help - he is good at designing, discussed playing styles etc and waited. He kept me informed throughout. I went with Bog oak back and sides with lost tunnel redwood top. And she arrived a couple of weeks back. And I am impressed. Build quality is superb. I cannot find any fault and I am picky but generally accepting. This thing is mint (apart from the tiny tiny ding I put in the back within 10 mins!). It’s up there with my Astrand in terms of build. Look at the photos below of the meticulous bracing carving detail. OMcutaway 12 fret. I wanted something different as I already have 5 OMs. Sound is awesome too. Easy to play. The redwood is mellow which I think is needed for bog oak. It’s a bit glassy if not restrained by a mellow top. And this is after 2 weeks. She’ll only improve. All in all a great experience. This was build number 22. And he’s going to get better and more expensive I’m sure. www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/zn8n4qj0aunhqy48nxzaa/AGyVwAaFPXK93hA2YjF6gCg?rlkey=w5culdfnhnthocth2qix1n2hf&dl=0
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Jul 23, 2024 17:21:05 GMT
Post by borborygmus on Jul 23, 2024 17:21:05 GMT
Wonderful news. I can fully endorse Oliver's instruments, having bought Marchwood number 11. If you go here www.marchwoodguitars.com/gallery-1 and scroll down to "2020 OMc European Spruce and Mahogany OMc with a photogram rosette and back panel, walnut binding", that's the baby. In fact I was playing it yesterday - I had been thinking of selling it, but it sounded so good, I decided to keep it. Oliver is a super young man, nearer the beginning of his luthier journey than the end, but making terrific instruments. He is just one of a breed of young UK guitar makers who need our support. Peter
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Jul 23, 2024 19:52:43 GMT
Post by malcolm on Jul 23, 2024 19:52:43 GMT
That looks lovely, congratulations.
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Jul 23, 2024 20:16:47 GMT
Post by Akquarius on Jul 23, 2024 20:16:47 GMT
looks fantastic!
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Jul 23, 2024 20:26:02 GMT
Post by borborygmus on Jul 23, 2024 20:26:02 GMT
I love the blue!
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Post by Vinny on Jul 23, 2024 20:44:24 GMT
That looks amazing. Great photos of exquisite workmanship. If it sounds half as good… JPEG 8 made me want a toblerone though. Enjoy your new arrival, Mike.
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Jul 23, 2024 21:33:02 GMT
Post by ocarolan on Jul 23, 2024 21:33:02 GMT
Looks very lovely indeed - many congrats Mike! ![:thumbup:](//storage.proboards.com/3218224/images/LhdXPR_E1SpUdGC0T5zZ.gif) Keith
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Jul 24, 2024 6:27:19 GMT
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Post by jonte on Jul 24, 2024 6:27:19 GMT
I didn't even know Costa dealt in guitars Sorry! It looks lovely indeed Mike, congratulations.
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Jul 24, 2024 8:51:36 GMT
Post by Phil Taylor on Jul 24, 2024 8:51:36 GMT
That looks a cracking guitar, you must be well pleased. It's got really different and interesting design details too. Sweet!!
Phil
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Jul 25, 2024 22:32:52 GMT
Post by andy3sheds on Jul 25, 2024 22:32:52 GMT
So I’m not alone in my dislike of pointy cutaways! The guitar just oozes style and class no superfluous bling just elegance
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Jul 26, 2024 7:32:26 GMT
Post by Martin on Jul 26, 2024 7:32:26 GMT
Lovely looking guitar, Mike and I really like those build photos!
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Jul 26, 2024 7:35:03 GMT
Post by lavaman on Jul 26, 2024 7:35:03 GMT
Looks lovely, the build quality looks fantastic and I love the headstock details. Glad you're enjoying it. Iain
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Post by sweyne1 on Jul 26, 2024 8:48:34 GMT
Exactly what I thought. It sets off the look of the woods beautifully.
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