UPDATED UPDATE: MARTIN LUXE BRIDGE. PINS GIVEAWAY No2

Mellish · May 2023

@ditchboy ;well, you're half right

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It WILL be my Martin OM28 Re-imagined, but it isn't cos I'm not keen on it, it's cos I'm giving up guitar to concentrate on five-string banjo

ditchboy · May 2023

As much as I would love an OM28 up for grabs I think you’d massively regret that.

Mellish · May 2023

It isn't some knee-jerk, it's something I've given a lot of thought to.

ditchboy · May 2023

A noble act! I’m not sure anyone needs 2 OM28s but I’ll absolutely be up for seeing how that feels!

thomasross20 · May 2023

Wow!!

Mellish · May 2023

It will go to the winner with no scratches/dings.

I did a review of it in Acoustics. But I'll run through it again in a new thread in November.

What I WILL say is that any entry from any country will go in the hat, but that the winner (here in the UK or abroad) must arrange FOR (and PAY) shipping

bluecat · May 2023

I was going to say another set of Martin Luxe bridge pins an 5 sets of strings.
Never imagined it would be your guitar Mellish.
That is going to create a lot of interest

Mellish · May 2023

The draw will be open to all, but I especially wish to encourage entries from those who've never had an high-end acoustic.

thomasross20 · May 2023

Mellish you sure about this? It's very noble and even I'd be in for a draw for a non-Larrivee (lol) but you sure you don't want to just sell for something else and get your £££ ?

Mellish · May 2023

@thomasross20 I've thought about selling, sure, but I'd get more satisfaction from this.

Mellish · May 2023

You never know. This time I might snare my Aussie mate in Huon Valley and that one from Bristol.

BillDL · May 2023

No, not your Martin! I am not sure I could possibly accept that when if my name is drawn in the next "raffle" ..... nudge nudge, wink wink ...... say no more. Know what I mean? A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat, eh?

Mellish · May 2023

^ yes, I think I get it

thomasross20 · May 2023

If I win I will sell all my mahogany Larrivee and become a rosewood Martin convert *possibly not true lol*

Mellish · May 2023

@thomasross20 ; if you win, you'll get a Sitka/EIR OM-28 that rings like a bell. No scratches, scuffs or dings. My word on it

thomasross20 · May 2023

The only better thing I can imagine would be retirement! : D

Gandalph · May 2023

@Mellish, that would be extremely generous of you!! Unbelievably so in fact.

You're an adult so please don't think I'm telling you what to do with your gear but that is a great guitar and a lot of value to give away to one individual. God forbid if it went to a serial flipper, etc which let's face could happen on here.

If you're intent on doing it without taking any money for yourself, hat's off to you, but couldn't we collectively get our heads together and come up with a way of auctioning/raffling it off and giving the proceeds to a worthy cause?

Mellish · May 2023

@Gandalph ok, how about this?:

Each one in the draw donates, say, £5 to tFB? There's a worthy cause, one most of us use daily.

Mellish · May 2023

If we all agree, here's s the plan:

When the OM-28 thread is posted in November, you'll get me to put your names in but the difference to previous draws is that (this time) you donate an X amount to tFB.

So, let's hear from you - what is a reasonable amount? I suggest £5 each.

thomasross20 · May 2023

Sure you don't want to sell to fund the world's best banjo?

Mellish · May 2023

^ I have an Ome North Star
May not be the best but it's pretty good...you know, for a banjo

Gandalph · May 2023

I'd take @thomasross20 suggestion and put the money into something nice for yourself

But yes if not that then something like you suggest in your last post.

Mellish · May 2023

Well we'll see nearer the time.

Mellish · May 2023

Just put in a set of US cattle bone bridge pins that I bought last week.

Oh man, beautiful tone. Really beefs up this OM-28. Where'd I get 'em? JP Guitars, the no inlay ones.

Mellish · June 2023

@SteveF ; if you don't like what the Martin Luxe bridge pins do, feel free to say so.

The first winner likes 'em, but I prefer bone or tusq, so it'll be interesting to read *your* thoughts.

thomasross20 · June 2023

+1 I'd be keen to hear, too

SteveF · June 2023

I’m planning on putting them in tomorrow. I will let you know my thoughts. If nothing else they look bling!

going to try them with the same type of strings I have now, rather than with one of the new sets you sent me. Just so I know any change is the pins and not the strings.

Mellish · June 2023

^ I actually tried them twice.

The first time was brief and rushed. I thought they gave a mellow tone. Then I tried them again and thought they gave a slightly bright, thin sound.
If I'd had more time.....but they were keen to be off to the winner!

bluecat · June 2023

I don't know if you will get the same sounds as I did @SteveF . What guitar are you putting them on? I like them so much they are staying on mine.

SteveF · June 2023

Initially a Sapele topped Martin 000 (X Series, so HPL back and sides). I am looking at a new "proper" acoustic in the near future though which will be an OM/000 too and will try them in there too. Not decided on woods for that as yet.

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