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Post by RobertW on Jan 30, 2018 17:51:17 GMT -5

Derick , those are all good questions

But what we really need to know is,

do you like it, YES

is it nice to play, YES

is it a comfortable size for you, YES

and could it become your favourite Guitar, NO, nothing could replace Amber

does the wife like it. 😀 I haven't told her, hoping she'll never notice

Guys,
There is this John Sebastian tune, Darling Be Home Soon, that has not sounded good on any guitar I've tried it on because of the 4th and 5th string discord in the chorus (Csus4 [x3302x])
It sounds more than ok on the Sigma.

BTW: I notice they have a lot more models of the oooM15 on the website than they did in June.
oooM15+, oooM15L+, oooM15S+, oooMC15E+ and 15EL+, the L being left-hand models, E with electronics. S at end seems to be no pickguard and if in front it is an ASW (SoooM15E+)
No idea what the + means, it's not on mine.

wow..a guitar manufacture that updates their product line ON THEIR WEBSITE.. what a great idea!

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Post by ladyssolo on Jan 30, 2018 18:20:54 GMT -5

RobertW, the key to not having a new one noticed is to buy guitars that look enough like your other guitars that they can pass for one another. Works for me with guitars and mandolins..... LOL!!

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Post by Derick on Jan 30, 2018 18:24:35 GMT -5

Jan 30, 2018 17:31:12 GMT -5 RobertW said:

made room...

RobertW,

I don't know how to say this, but if your wife ever goes into your guitar room, I think she will spot your new guitar, as it is not very well hidden, and stands out like, you know, a sore thumb. 😀
Think someone is going to get told off very soon. 😀

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Post by RobertW on Jan 30, 2018 19:25:13 GMT -5

Jan 30, 2018 18:20:54 GMT -5 ladyssolo said:

RobertW, the key to not having a new one noticed is to buy guitars that look enough like your other guitars that they can pass for one another. Works for me with guitars and mandolins..... LOL!!

It does look a lot like my Gretsch Mahogany resonator...from the back

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Post by El Gull on Jan 31, 2018 3:55:26 GMT -5

RobertW , that looks like it fits there. Good choice to have a short-scale all hog guitar, next to a spruce/maple mj and a cedar/cherry dread. I see an Alvarez Baritone and an Ibanez Parlour for good measure. And a banjo for when the going gets tough.

Not sure about that Martin though - Do you play that often?

I'm quite keen for a Seagull cedar/cherry 12-string at some point. Warm, jangly, and fuzzy!

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Post by RobertW on Jan 31, 2018 8:53:52 GMT -5

El Gull ,
the banjo is solely for intimidation..

not sure the hog is short scale, I'd have to measure, but it is 14 fret...
update: just measured: 25 1/4" same as Amber Trails beside it.
I am trying to place it sound-wise. Certainly not a bright as the Amber Trails, and not as steely as the Martin HPL with Nickle Bronze on it.

I used to compare everything against the S6 Cedar, but as you see, it is no longer in the rack. It has moved to a place of honour in retirement in the main part of the play room.
Now I compare against the Amber Trail.

The Martin is setup with a drop-D lever. I use it in some special compositions. I think I wrote about it somewhere

In tone the Martin used to sit between the S6 and the Amber Trails.however, not now. With the Nickle Bronze...it keeps reminding me of the sword/sheath sound in Game of Throne theme

The Sigma will find it's place.

BTW:There are other walls in my guitar room, with 2 mandolins (Seagull and Gretsch) , a Gretsch resonator and a Epiphone Special 2

Reminds me.. I need to update The Flock group photo.

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Post by henk on Jan 31, 2018 9:55:35 GMT -5

Jan 30, 2018 18:20:54 GMT -5 ladyssolo said:

RobertW, the key to not having a new one noticed is to buy guitars that look enough like your other guitars that they can pass for one another. Works for me with guitars and mandolins..... LOL!!

Maybe, but only if she can’t count

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Post by RobertW on Jan 31, 2018 11:31:57 GMT -5

k here's buncha pics

DOUBLE-CLICK to ZOOM
Grover Tuners, but the headstock joint scares me, never noticed one so straight

Hole so big. I could take pic of label without any strings in view!!

This is the edge of top showing polished endgrain at heel, no binding

abalone martin style

Bone saddle and nut, are pins ebony or plastique?

Matte finish

side of guitar, grain of edge follows top. no binding at all

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Post by RobertW on Jan 31, 2018 13:46:15 GMT -5

Seems the difference between OOOM-15 and OOOM-15+ is that the plus uses a Micarta fretboard, while the original uses Indian Rosewood.

I lucked out

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Post by RobertW on Jan 31, 2018 13:47:49 GMT -5

Jan 31, 2018 9:55:35 GMT -5 henk said:

Jan 30, 2018 18:20:54 GMT -5 ladyssolo said:

RobertW, the key to not having a new one noticed is to buy guitars that look enough like your other guitars that they can pass for one another. Works for me with guitars and mandolins..... LOL!!

Maybe, but only if she can’t count

I am so going to get in trouble for this..but
'she's an engineer, of course she can't count'

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Post by RobertW on Jan 31, 2018 19:06:41 GMT -5

I played Heart on it today, 'Alone'. I haven't played that in years. In Bm, Played around with capo positions, since it was a duet with Shelly back in the day and I do not have Ann's range or Shelly's highs.

I so miss singing with a girl.

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Post by RobertW on Feb 1, 2018 20:36:30 GMT -5

Jan 31, 2018 11:31:57 GMT -5 RobertW said:

k here's buncha pics

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Grover Tuners, but the headstock joint scares me, never noticed one so straight

On closer look I see the angled seam on headstock. Seems to be cut and flipped the same way as a Seagull headstock.

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Post by RobertW on Feb 2, 2018 6:46:09 GMT -5

I wonder what wood was used for thick center layer of laminate. Poplar is Popular..

update:
I sent an email asking that, and to confirm fretboard is indian rosewood and what material pins are made of.....

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Post by RobertW on Feb 3, 2018 9:51:46 GMT -5

Jun 23, 2017 7:10:49 GMT -5 Derick said:

RobertW ,

You said, what guitar will have to go in case to make room.
I have six guitars, and have made this rule (with the wife's help), one new guitar in, one guitar out.
When I decide to have another guitar, I pick, the least played guitar I have, and do a trade in, for the new guitar, I may be lucky, but nearly always get a good deal. 😀

How is this working out, 7 months later?

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Post by RobertW on Feb 3, 2018 9:54:24 GMT -5

Jan 31, 2018 9:55:35 GMT -5 henk said:

Jan 30, 2018 18:20:54 GMT -5 ladyssolo said:

RobertW, the key to not having a new one noticed is to buy guitars that look enough like your other guitars that they can pass for one another. Works for me with guitars and mandolins..... LOL!!

Maybe, but only if she can’t count

Counting my guitars is like counting a litter of kittens, they keep moving around!

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