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Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on September 20, 2012 at 6:43am

Hi Rodney and Maddog.

Thank you for your support.

Maddog. I have only used two of these Padron boxes but based on my limited experience I agree with what you say about the tone from them.

All the best.

John 

Comment by Maddog on September 20, 2012 at 2:22am

This is a really good lookin' Git John, I love everything about it. The subtle cut on the headstock, the little curve on the lower fretboard, the descending soundholes and the little curve on the saddle make it all go together. I have done a few builds out of the Padron boxes and they seem to have a very distinct sound apart from other boxes, a little richer sounding.

Comment by rodney fruits on September 19, 2012 at 5:27pm

Looks great John!

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on September 19, 2012 at 11:53am

Hi Wes.

Yes. Life gets in the way sometimes, but that really isn't a complaint. Thanks for the great comment.

All the best.

John

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on September 19, 2012 at 11:31am

Hi SlowHound, Andy and Pick.

Thanks for leaving such nice comments.

SlowHound. I have used ebony for quite a few. It certainly seems to work well and help give a good clean tone. I also like the fact that if you get the nut slots right the strings don't bind too much and the instrument is a little more responsive when tuning. The only woods that I think might be better would be lignum vitae or hornbeam.

All the best.

John

Comment by the anonymous pick on September 19, 2012 at 11:16am

lucky anders  .. ;-)  nice  guit . ;-)

Comment by SlowHound on September 19, 2012 at 10:58am

Had that same box in my hands today trying to decide on a build.  I really like how clean and simple yours looks.

Curious how the ebony nut and saddle sound. I have some but have yet to fiddle with it for a build.

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on September 19, 2012 at 10:53am

Hi Uncle John.

Thanks for the comment. I seem to be going more in the direction of simple these days. There is still a place for a bit of "fancy", but I think you will see quite a bit more along these lines from me eventually.

All the best.

John

P.S. Where's the weed killer when you need it.

Comment by Uncle John on September 19, 2012 at 9:34am

John!!   I saw this and liked it, but it's a bit less intricate than I expect from you.  But man, it is SIMPLY, CLEANLY handsome and well done.    Just a great looking git. 

And a better than fine photo.   That one lonely little Maw-flower sets it off.