Odashima 16" archtop.....

[DMgolf66]

A quick preview before I have to go out and do some yard work.....feels like spring in the Northeast!

I saw this online and did a little research on the builder. He apprenticed with Tom Ribbecke and seems to have a real passion and small following for his work. He has a website if others want to check out. The price was very good, so I figured I'd take a chance as I wanted to try an acoustic with a floater.

Here are some specs I got straight from Mr. Odashima:
Dear Darren,

Thank you for email me about that guitar.
Yes, I made that guitar definitely.

This is specifications

serial number: 074
Date: 2019
Top: European Spruce
Side&Back: European maple
Neck: Hard maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge&saddle: African Black Wood
Tailpiece: African Black Wood
Pickup: Kent Armstrong PAF O
Tuner: Wavery
Finished: Shellac

Fun!

[DMgolf66]

[WilliamScott]

Nice looking guitar. How does it sound?

[DMgolf66]

Ugh, I hate the picture rotation when posting from my phone. Dont know how to correct. Apologies.

[DMgolf66]

Nice looking guitar. How does it sound?

Briefly: I suck, so take that into account. I play with my thumb so everything is a bit mellow on everything I play. I will try some with pick later.
Anyway, the acoustic is nice and warm. The strings are those black coated strings I've never played before, so they add to a mellow warm sound i think. Plugged in it sounds super duper to me! Very dynamic and responsive. I've not had any experience with these type of guitars (thin topped, light, acoustic with floater).

Here is a quote from owner regarding string choice:.

"That black nylon string is string I chose. Because that guitar concept was solo. It's like a "Virtuoso" Joe Pass."

[Cunamara]

Wow, that is a lovely guitar!

[Max405]

Beautiful guitar DM.
Enjoy it and thanks for sharing.
Joe D

[neatomic]

very nice mix of classic designs...interesting that it's- shellac finish!

i'd trade out those strings for some nice thomastik pure nickel flats...jazzswings...or even thom bebop pure nickel rounds...that box will sing


congrats & enjoy


cheers

ps- love the extra special binding...a mix..clever...beautiful

[Woody Sound]

very nice mix of classic designs...interesting that it's- shellac finish!

i'd trade out those strings for some nice thomastik pure nickel flats...jazzswings...or even thom bebop pure nickel rounds...that box will sing


congrats & enjoy


cheers

ps- love the extra special binding...a mix..clever...beautiful

Flats on an acoustic archtop? Heresy!

[DMgolf66]

I have to say I'm kind of digging the black wound strings. Neat feel. Sound is good thru the amp. I imagine the acoustic sound would be better with the Bebops or regular round wound.

[lawson-stone]

You are developing an impressive stable of archtops!

[neatomic]

Flats on an acoustic archtop? Heresy!

if there's a pickup and a volume control it's an electric!! haha

even pure nickel flats would project more than nylon covered...plus interact better with pup


cheers

[DMgolf66]

You are developing an impressive stable of archtops!

I'm like the guy who plays golf and can't break 100, but has the finest sets of clubs!

I swore when I decided to start playing again I wouldn't become "one of those guys". So many folks on the golf forum know WAY more than I do about equipment and are not very good players. Well, everyone is having fun and not hurting anybody, so cest la vie!

[consumerduck]

Way cool guitar. No cut-away! I love it!! That way I don't have to remember which is florentine and which is venice-tine.

I think I saw that one and did some research as I had never heard of the builder. Very impressive.

I LOVE Japanese guitars.

If I had the funds, I would have snagged it.

[DMgolf66]

Way cool guitar. No cut-away! I love it!! That way I don't have to remember which is florentine and which is venice-tine.

I think I saw that one and did some research as I had never heard of the builder. Very impressive.

I LOVE Japanese guitars.

If I had the funds, I would have snagged it.

It's very nice and seems like a very, very quality build. I feel very lucky to have snagged it. I think it was an unbelievable price. Anyway, I hope to do it justice in the future.

[citizenk74]

That is a very beautiful axe. Congratulations, and play it in good health!

[Woody Sound]

21 frets. Interesting.

[DMgolf66]

Anyone else own one of his guitars ??

[rictroll]

Wow!

Congrats!!