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Pete0530
 Post subject: Ovankol
PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:40 am 
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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?

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Ken Franklin
 Post subject: Re: Ovankol
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Ovankol can support some fairly harsh overtones. I'd go with the Engelmann.

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Hi Pete - I wouldn't call myself either experienced or wise :lol: 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:]

Here she is with her new owner :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY8gB2i_hxc

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 Post subject: Re: Ovankol
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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!
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 Post subject: Re: Ovankol
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One thing about Ovangkol is it stinks when bending! laughing6-hehe
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 Post subject: Re: Ovankol
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Thanks for the information. Such a beautiful tone on your GA, Rick! I think I'll go with WRC
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