He's known as a supplier of red spruce for other guitar companies. I played one of his dreds last night and quite frankly was blown away. One of the loudest dreds I've ever heard with a great balanced tone and playability. Anyone else heard of these?

I have not Jaco, but there are hidden gems out there for certain.

Though sometimes beging able to resell the guitar factors into my thinking. Hate to say it.

Stuart

Stuart, the reselling thing weighs heavily. There are so many great builders out there who are probably unknown, as well as good musicians who don't stand a chance. I'm getting up to an age where I'm going for my gut reaction. I sold an Olson to finance a Franklin and don't regret it for a second. A prewar Martin would be my first choice but we're talking serious $$$ for a guitar that may have "issues". Neck resets, replaced bridges, bridgeplates, tuners, tops, cracks, etc.
Keeps life interesting though.

yes, I agree. I would also like a prewar martin, but since 00's seem a little pricy I may go for a vintage new. After the franklin, but beginning to save.

I bought the walker because I loved the tone and felt, to be quite honest, the downside risk was lower. His guitars sell. They are expensive, but they sell.

Anyway, it appears I like it a little too much to get rid of it so its a moot point. I will undoubtedly mark it up and pay a price, but I'll get some great years out of it.

And I look forward to the Franklin as number three.

Olson's are not my sound. But I know very many people enjoy them.

Stuart

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