easterwest - Posted - 01/25/2010:  10:20:11

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I thought you folks might like to check this one out. I was able to hand pick the wood, which is some of the most incredible maple I have seen. The guitar plays and sounds as good as it looks and I couldn't be more pleased with it.

benspinks - Posted - 01/25/2010:  11:17:08

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Looks Amazing! Some of the nicest Maple i've ever seen.

Ben

Dean Upson - Posted - 01/25/2010:  11:59:39

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Sure is a beauty, beautiful wood and I really like the hardware, too.

Dean

johnnybub - Posted - 01/25/2010:  13:14:56

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wow,, tooter sured did a fine job on that one,,
being partial to the maple sound Ill bet that is a sweet sounding guitar
congrats!!

Grizz - Posted - 01/31/2010:  07:04:30

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Hi Phil, I can't recall ever seeing such beautifully figured maple. And the hardware just enhances its beauty. You gotta be lovin this one. Take care of my baby I'm hoping it may be sooner than planed. Thank you. Mike Nemick

Hi Dean, Hi Ben

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Edited by - Grizz on 01/31/2010 07:05:32

Arrowsmit - Posted - 01/31/2010:  16:19:06

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Wow, what a beauty! I got a maple Meredith a few weeks ago & I love mine too. Tooter sure builds a fantastic instrument! Congrats!

Vic

MitchC - Posted - 01/31/2010:  17:03:50

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So since it's in the Swap Shop... is she for sale ?

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Edited by - MitchC on 01/31/2010 17:05:50

easterwest - Posted - 01/31/2010:  17:44:42

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Thanks, all. I'm stoked about the new guitar. I think this one is a keeper! I'm really enjoying the responsiveness of the Meredith. This is my first maple reso and it just seems like the hammer ons and pull offs are just so effortless and crisp. I guess that's one of the traits of maple. But also, Tooter is a masterful builder and pays attention to detail, including the setup (which was outstanding).
I played it out at church today......awesome!
All of this said......I love my Fishook (koa) and my Clinesmith (koa) as well. All unique and wonderful instruments.

Creep - Posted - 02/01/2010:  19:24:03

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Tell me more about the neck. It looks like it is 3 pieces of maple sandwiched.
Is that right? That looks just flat AAWWWSSSOOOMe.
Creep

easterwest - Posted - 02/01/2010:  19:42:33

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It's a 5 piece neck......3 plies of maple separated by 2 plies of mahogany for stability.

Arrowsmit - Posted - 02/02/2010:  17:38:19

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My maple has the same neck construction & I wonder if the added mohogany is responsible for the sweet tone & total lack of harshness?

Vic

Square Neck - Posted - 02/02/2010:  22:09:08

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Easterwest,
Many congrats on the Meredith! That neck looks killer, the grain on the side looks like a tiger on fire.

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Originally posted by easterwest


All of this said......I love my Fishook (koa) and my Clinesmith (koa) as well. All unique and wonderful instruments.

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Let's see....A Meredith, Smith and a Hook!!! Damn, you sure seem to have a thing for the super BIG guns...aint messin around. LOL....

When I was looking for my last purchase I had it narrowed down to those exact 3 builders.

What about that Hook? I sure love mine, #77 Koa, about 6 weeks old..

Did you see this thread?
resohangout.com/topic/11570

Go on over there and sign on with all the other anglers, while you are there you just gotta put up some pics of that Koa Hook, please! There are a couple of pics of my hook over there as well.

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Eivind - Posted - 02/06/2010:  13:03:57

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Wow! What a stunning guitar! -Also like the look of the five piece neck. And awesome maple. One of the best looking resophonics I've seen, I think. Congrats!