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Great story!

Marv's granddaughter posted this on Facebook. Rare Bird Sighting! A few weeks ago, I posted looking for leads on a MarvBird—a special guitar made by luthier Marvin Lamb, who also happens to be my grandfather. My husband became obsessed with the hunt and started digging everywhere. And thanks to one of YOU, we were blessed with the opportunity to bring one home to the family! Thank you for all the love you continue to show for Marvin’s craft and legacy—it means the world to us.

surprisingly no. plays great, sounds great. action maybe a little bit higher, but not an issue.

I’m sure it affected the set up. Did you change it?

I just started putting D’addario XS 12.5s on my Gibsons acoustics (J-45, Southern Jumbo, SJ-200) and the 12.5s are a perfect goldilock compromise between 12s and 13s. I use my acoustics for singer/songwriter music so I am not bending or using much vibrato much at all. I want volume, tone, feel, & projection from strumming and finger-picking playing so the 12.5s are perfect (in my opinion) for Gibson bigger body acoustics!

I've always found this to be true. It's worth it to spend a few bucks to see what your guitar likes. Recently I went through that with my Martin HD28, and I didn't like 13's. so I knocked it back to 12.5s and found a happy medium between tone and playability. But I can without a doubt that when it's time to record I won't use any coated strings.

I've always found this to be true. It's worth it to spend a few bucks to see what your guitar likes. Recently I went through that with my Martin HD28, and I didn't like 13's. so I knocked it back to 12.5s and found a happy medium between tone and playability. But I can without a doubt that when it's time to record I won't use any coated strings.

I've always found this to be true. It's worth it to spend a few bucks to see what your guitar likes. Recently I went through that with my Martin HD28, and I didn't like 13's. so I knocked it back to 12.5s and found a happy medium between tone and playability. But I can without a doubt that when it's time to record I won't use any coated strings.

I've always found this to be true. It's worth it to spend a few bucks to see what your guitar likes. Recently I went through that with my Martin HD28, and I didn't like 13's. so I knocked it back to 12.5s and found a happy medium,

Not a big fan of pick guards. Back in the day of the Custom Shop I would have them leave it off and put it in case. Options

The first thing I do is remove the pick guard on a new guitar. I cannot stand them, they are in my way. One thing I like about a carved top guitar is the room it gives my fingers and pick guards take that away.

What an excellent segment: I watched the whole thing Hell of an introduction pretty funny great interview! Rich said something that has resonated with me for some time about guitars: "functional art" Much of a guitar's beauty is based on functional design. It's true: they are objects to be admired. But they go beyond drawings, paintings or most sculptures etc. A musical instrument is a creative tool to be used, to be inspired by, to play, and to generate new ideas. Or just rehash "hang on sloopy" to your hearts content. It's all good.

"Wood therapy". I love that.

yes, careful not to burn your fingers on that molten top!

Super thanks for posting

Rich Severson with Pete Farmer. Interview starts around 1:53. It's a good one.

There's not a lot of info out there on the 101. There was a thread on it from 10 yrs back.

Great looking H-150! Gotta love the bound headstock!

Spot on. My 000-28 loves lighter strings. Heavier strings deaden it. Not nearly as lively.

You mean gorgeous wood like this? I specified no pickguard on this build, but every time I put my right ring finger on that lovely top to anchor my hand, I feel guilty. That's a habit I need to break. (The finger placement, not the guilt.)

here is the headstock

final attempt. Feeling inept

Trying to post a picture. Here is another attempt top.pdf

Good morning and thanks for the input. I contacted Heritage and Ren (Heritage Historian). He said it was Deluxe from a build of 500. A friend has it now but I get it back this weekend. I will look into the cavity this weekend. Thanks again top.pdftop.pdf

I'm in the camp of removing them. I prefer the naked look on most guitars, especially if the top boasts gorgeous wood.