This custom order OM size guitar is now delivered. The specs: Perfectly quarter sawn Sitka Spruce top loaded with medullary rays with even tight grain throughout. Absolutely stunning Exhibition grade Quilted Sapele back and sides. Body bindings patterned Maple with Quilted Maple end wedge and fretboard bindings. Mahogany neck, EI Rosewood is used for the fretboard, bridge and special inlaid headstock. Gotoh brand tuning machines. Multicolor arrow pattern rosette. This one is electrified with Fishman electronics, so it can be plugged into an amplifier. Bone is used for the nut, saddle, and bridge pins (bridge pins are inlaid with Abalone and brass). The fret markers are also Abalone. Stewmac Med/Med frets are used. The deep bodies OM size guitar has a Bone Saddle, and a Tusq brand saddle.
A quote from the client, "Anyone looking for a local luthier for a custom build, I can tell you Tony Savino is the guy. His skill is obvious and passion is infectious! Owning Martin’s, PRS’s, and other higher end guitars, I can tell you firsthand, Tony’s work stacks up, right with them. Thank you again for you work!"
This one is in Kenosha, WI.