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Steve Kinnard has outlines and measurements of a '32 he took while the guitar was in for repairs...Actually I think, somewhere in here, Steeve posted photos of the guitars interior.
Hope this helps

[QUOTE=Dave Rector] the L-00 has B/S from the opportunity grade EIR from Allied. The top is Lutz from Shane. This is not Shane's best grade either.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, Dave. Man, all three of those guitars look great! Everybody's gonna start using "bargain" wood when they see that L-OO!

Lots of good stuff here at Bob Steidl's L-00 page.

http://ag.arizona.edu/~steidl/L-00.htm

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Thanks Bob ! Steve buddy, what have you got on L-OO measurements for the sides lengths please? TIA

SergeSerge Poirier38961.5505902778

Serge,
If Steve cannot locate the drawings, I'll figure out a way to copy and send to you. Just let me know.

Thanks Bob, i'll PM Steve first and will let ya know!

Serge

Yeah, it's been a while since we heard from him, what's he up to? Hum!

Serge, let me pick on you a bit.
You should refer to these guitars as "L-00" and not just 00, because when you say 00, most people think you are talking about a Martin 00, which is a different guitar!

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Mark Swanson
Swanson Guitars
http://www.MarkSwansonMusic.com

Sorry Mark , not long ago i only knew the Dread shape, not even knowing they were even called Dreadnaughts

I stand corrected, thanks!

The L-00 is my best seller, in both 14 and 12 fret models a great guitar.

Guys--you are confusing me with my brother. (Which works out well for me, but for him, well....)
HE was the one that did the work on the old L-OO.
My experience with little guitars is with a Martin 00, and a Martin #1. Both beautiful little guitars, but some different than the Gibson.

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Thanks Hesh, Now if only I can increase sales My personal Favorite is the 12 fret. as you can see in the pictures I shifted the soundhole back so I still get 19 fret in all and have found that on the L-00, especially the 12 fret models, a larger sound hole, 4 1/8", works the best. I use a 24.9" scale on my 12 fret models and 25.4" on the 14 fret models.

Thanks Arvey,
Rare to recieve info about increase/decrease size of soundhole.
Am I correct in the assumption that origionals did not sport addi tops?

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] The L-OO is very closely associated with Robert Johnson [/QUOTE]
Hesh, I think the guitar most linked with R.J. is the earlier, round-bottom L. The later model is the one that people have been rediscovering in the last 10 years or so. Santa Cruz Guitars made a small batch at one time, and had to bring it back later by popular demand!

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] The L-OO was very light in weight which led to the situation today where very few untouched/unrepaired L-OOs survive since they had a tendency to fold/implode......[/QUOTE]

which was why mine was only $25. The top and back were "re-assembled" with contact cement!

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now known around here as Pat Foster
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Great story Pat

I just finished up a black walnut/redwood L-00 to take up to a festival next weekend. I took a few quick pics for you folks- it's a 14 fret neck made of cherry, and a rounded cutaway because I like that.
These guitars are some of the best-kept secrets of the guitar-builders' craft. Everyone always builds the Martin style and not many folks use this shape, but that's changing!

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Mark Swanson
Swanson Guitars
http://www.MarkSwansonMusic.com

And here's the back...the walnut set had some sapwood, and a few stress marks and even a couple of worm holes...but it has a lot of character.

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Mark Swanson
Swanson Guitars
http://www.MarkSwansonMusic.com

Hi Mark
That's a beauty for sure. Gotta love those L-00's.

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Awesome guitar Mark! Can't wait to get mine finished now.

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

Thanks, folks! I just strung it up today, and it's real loud- I sure like that redwood.

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Mark Swanson
Swanson Guitars
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