Members nylon rock Posted March 20, 2006 Members Posted March 20, 2006 And it really sounds good. It has been a year and a quarter since buying it new. I put EJ16 strings on it a week ago, to get rid of them, since I had decided that they weren't right for me, that Pyramid PBs were the ones I really like. As it turns out, I like all PB strings, except Elixirs. They're too slippery. All of the debates over strings must be really subjective. If you are really in the mood to play your guitar, then reasonably new strings, any kind, will sound fine. So, I think I'll just go with whatever I want, whenever I want, for no particular reason whatsoever. Variety, that's all. Looking at the back of my guitar, there looks to be a hairline crack the length of the back. There is no separation of wood, no delamination, and I can't be sure if it is a crack...I don't think anyone could be sure. It is just that when I get it in the right light, it appears different, sort of as though eventually if a crack were to develop there, I wouldn't be surprised. I have another crack on the back that definitely was a crack, and had it cleated already. There is some delamination on the tortise to wood interface where I hold the guitar to my body when playing, and I just think that the way you hold and play a guitar eventually results in the guitar straining against you. That's the way it breaks in, and so all of this is good stuff. The face of the guitar, the top, has a nice sheen from fingernail wear on the outer edge of the teardrop. More mojo. Still no dings. I love this guitar! Play it so much that my thumbnail is sheared right off where the strings hit it, and my thumb is always growing new skin and worn raw from not letting it heal between playing sessions. (I have to put chapstick on my thumb these days in order to play without pain.) If only George Lowden would build my nylon string guitar already. Have had the order in ten months now since mailing the deposit. That would pull me off this steel string and my thumb would return to normal in a couple of weeks. Oh, well, something to look forward to.
Members Teledriften Posted March 20, 2006 Members Posted March 20, 2006 how is the sound compared to a D-18 or D-28? Also is the guitar starting to open up with more time? I would love to try one out but thats a search where I live. Can you put up pictures.
Members Tony Burns Posted March 23, 2006 Members Posted March 23, 2006 Think the OM-21 is one fine guitar , played one yesterday , My OM-28v is one sweet machine and ive been thinking about adding a OM to my collection that doesnt have the Vintage neck - the OM-21 is alot less exspensive and does it sound great ! glad you like yours !
Members tiger roach Posted March 23, 2006 Members Posted March 23, 2006 OM-21 is on my list to audition when I am able to shop for a new acoustic.
Members Dave W. Posted March 23, 2006 Members Posted March 23, 2006 Originally posted by nylon rock Looking at the back of my guitar, there looks to be a hairline crack the length of the back. There is no separation of wood, no delamination, and I can't be sure if it is a crack...I don't think anyone could be sure. It is just that when I get it in the right light, it appears different, sort of as though eventually if a crack were to develop there, I wouldn't be surprised. My OM-21 has a similar look on the back seam. It looks as if a slight gap was treated with filler. The clear coat shows no sign of a crack, so I think it was done at the factory to fix a slight miss match in the joint.Didn't know you had a Lowden nylon on order.
Members nylon rock Posted March 23, 2006 Author Members Posted March 23, 2006 Yes, the Lowden is eventually suppose to get made. Sumitra, their rep, says George is having difficulty acquiring the grade quality of Alpine spruce for the top since I am upgraded to their 35 series. This is a custom order. Check my posts to find more info, if you want. A search on my name and George Lowden in the text would probably do it. I paid a visit to him last summer. Had coffee after the "factory" tour with him at a nearby bar in Downpatrick. I've been to N. Ireland so many times, it was great to combine guitar with my business trips there.
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