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| Author: | Pete0530 [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Ovankol |
I am starting a new build of an OM style instrument using Ovankol for back and sides, which I have never used before. I'm going for a versatile guitar, suitable for both fingerstyle and flatpicking. What I am asking of you wise and experienced builders out there is a recommendation for top material. I have Sitka and Engleman spruce. as well as western Red Cedar. What do you think? Thanks! Pete |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ovankol |
Ovankol can support some fairly harsh overtones. I'd go with the Engelmann. |
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| Author: | rickoshea [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ovankol |
Hi Pete - I wouldn't call myself either experienced or wise  but I recently built a GA sized cutaway in Ovangkol with a WRC top. It ended up with a lovely well rounded tone, and the Ovangkol is great to work with ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") Here she is with her new owner : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY8gB2i_hxc |
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| Author: | cphanna [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ovankol |
Richard, your instrument sounded great to me. Looked great, too. And the owner is obviously very proud and happy. Pete, there's fine example of what is possible! Patrick |
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| Author: | Lavrov Guitars [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ovankol |
One thing about Ovangkol is it stinks when bending! 
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| Author: | Pete0530 [ Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ovankol |
Thanks for the information. Such a beautiful tone on your GA, Rick! I think I'll go with WRC |
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