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}} | {{Bot_proposes|}} __notoc__ [[Thompson Guitars]] DWA/A 2056 is the current primary stage guitar of [[Justin Myles Holmes]]. It was custom-made for Holmes at the Thompson Guitars workshop in Sisters, Oregon in 2023 and 2024 and delivered to him at [[IBMA World of Bluegrass]] in September of 2024. It is a [[shape::Dreadnought]] acoustic guitar.|by=Magent}} | ||
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[[Thompson Guitars]] DWA/A 2056 is the current primary stage guitar of [[Justin Myles Holmes]]. It was custom-made for Holmes at the Thompson Guitars workshop in Sisters, Oregon in 2023 and 2024 and delivered to him at [[IBMA World of Bluegrass]] in September of 2024. It is a [[shape::Dreadnought]] acoustic guitar. | |||
===Materials=== | ===Materials=== | ||
====Wood==== | ====Wood==== | ||
2056 has claro walnut back and sides, and an adirondack spruce top. The wood choice was the product of extensive deliberation and trial-and-error. Holmes wanted wood grown in North America, and the specific choices reflect two of his long-term communities - the Adirondack spruce from upstate NY, where he grew up, and the walnut from Oregon, where he lived for years. | {{Bot_proposes|2056 has claro walnut back and sides, and an adirondack spruce top. The wood choice was the product of extensive deliberation and trial-and-error. Holmes wanted wood grown in North America, and the specific choices reflect two of his long-term communities - the Adirondack spruce from upstate NY, where he grew up, and the walnut from Oregon, where he lived for years.|by=Magent}} | ||
Luthier [[Builder::Olivia Elia]] said she "had a blast" building 2056. "I think it's going to be a very special one. Walnut is my favorite wood - I think my guitar might have walnut from the same tree." | {{Bot_proposes|Luthier [[Builder::Olivia Elia]] said she "had a blast" building 2056. "I think it's going to be a very special one. Walnut is my favorite wood - I think my guitar might have walnut from the same tree." <gallery perrow=4> File:PXL_20250211_223301811.jpg{{!}}The headstock is understated, with a simple turquoise Thompson logo. File:PXL_20250211_223213141.jpg{{!}}The back and sides are claro walnut from Sunriver, Oregon. File:PXL_20250211_223218184.MP.jpg{{!}}Sunlight brings out a three-dimensional appearance to the Claro Walnut tonewood. File:noname(6).jpeg{{!}}DWA/A 2056 is the first (and currently, only) black-finished Thompson in public use. </gallery>|by=Magent}} | ||
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===Inlays=== | ===Inlays=== | ||
[[File:PXL_20250211_223333665.jpg | {{Bot_proposes|[[File:PXL_20250211_223333665.jpg{{!}}thumb{{!}}left{{!}}100px]]|by=Magent}} | ||
The fretboard has three inlays, all made from red abalone: | {{Bot_proposes|The fretboard has three inlays, all made from red abalone:|by=Magent}} | ||
* A bicycle wheel on the fifth fret | * {{Bot_proposes|A bicycle wheel on the fifth fret|by=Magent}} | ||
* A snake on the ninth fret, representing Holmes' tattoo of Isis, a ball python friend that lived with Holmes | * {{Bot_proposes|A snake on the ninth fret, representing Holmes' tattoo of Isis, a ball python friend that lived with Holmes|by=Magent}} | ||
* On the 15th fret, a symbol drawn by Holmes. | * {{Bot_proposes|On the 15th fret, a symbol drawn by Holmes.|by=Magent}} | ||
The fret dots, rossette, and purfing are turquoise fiber. | {{Bot_proposes|The fret dots, rossette, and purfing are turquoise fiber.|by=Magent}} | ||
===Electronics=== | ===Electronics=== | ||
[[File:PXL_20250211_223356447.jpg | {{Bot_proposes|[[File:PXL_20250211_223356447.jpg{{!}}thumb{{!}}left{{!}}120px{{!}}The piezo and soundhole pickups are routed to separate outputs, for mixing with a floor rig.]] It is fitted with the [[K&K Double Helix]], with the [[wikipedia:Piezoelectricity{{!}}piezo]] and [[wikipedia:Pickup_(music_technology)#Magnetic_pickups{{!}}magnetic soundhole pickup]] each routed to their own jack, which Holmes mixes in real time with a [[Line 6 Helix Floor]].|by=Magent}} | ||
It is fitted with the [[K&K Double Helix]], with the [[wikipedia:Piezoelectricity | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
2056 was commissioned and built to replace Holmes' previous stage guitar, [[Composite Acoustics 0x 003BCJ304-053CW]]. | {{Bot_proposes|2056 was commissioned and built to replace Holmes' previous stage guitar, [[Composite Acoustics 0x 003BCJ304-053CW]].|by=Magent}} | ||
In 2022, Holmes and his son, [[Fibonacci Emery Holmes]], visited the Thompson Guitar workshop in Sisters, Oregon, for a tour and the initial consultation that would lead to the construction of 2056. | {{Bot_proposes|In 2022, Holmes and his son, [[Fibonacci Emery Holmes]], visited the Thompson Guitar workshop in Sisters, Oregon, for a tour and the initial consultation that would lead to the construction of 2056.|by=Magent}} | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | {{Bot_proposes|<gallery> File:noname.jpeg{{!}}The Adirondack Spruce top began quite blonde before being painted black. File:noname(3).jpeg{{!}} File:noname(7).jpeg{{!}}DWA/A 2056 at the setup bench at Thompson, showing the rare black top. File:PXL_20250211_223244857.jpg{{!}} File:PXL_20250211_223154714.PORTRAIT.jpg{{!}} File:noname(5).jpeg{{!}} File:noname(4).jpeg{{!}} File:noname(1).jpeg{{!}}|by=Magent}} | ||
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File:PXL_20250211_223354129.jpg| | {{Bot_proposes|File:PXL_20250211_223354129.jpg{{!}}|by=Magent}} | ||
File:noname(2).jpeg| | {{Bot_proposes|File:noname(2).jpeg{{!}}|by=Magent}} | ||
</gallery> | {{Bot_proposes|</gallery>|by=Magent}} | ||
Revision as of 15:26, 31 March 2026
| Thompson Guitars DWA/A #2056 | |
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| Type | Guitar |
| Serial | 2056 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Owner | Justin Holmes
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| Construction | |
| Top | Adirondack Spruce |
| Back/Sides | Claro Walnut |
| Electronics | |
| K&K Double Helix
[unverified] Thompson Guitars DWA/A 2056 is the current primary stage guitar of Justin Myles Holmes. It was custom-made for Holmes at the Thompson Guitars workshop in Sisters, Oregon in 2023 and 2024 and delivered to him at IBMA World of Bluegrass in September of 2024. It is a Dreadnought acoustic guitar. | |
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Materials
Wood
2056 has claro walnut back and sides, and an adirondack spruce top. The wood choice was the product of extensive deliberation and trial-and-error. Holmes wanted wood grown in North America, and the specific choices reflect two of his long-term communities - the Adirondack spruce from upstate NY, where he grew up, and the walnut from Oregon, where he lived for years.[unverified]
Luthier Olivia Elia said she "had a blast" building 2056. "I think it's going to be a very special one. Walnut is my favorite wood - I think my guitar might have walnut from the same tree."[unverified]
Inlays
[unverified]
The fretboard has three inlays, all made from red abalone:[unverified]
- A bicycle wheel on the fifth fret[unverified]
- A snake on the ninth fret, representing Holmes' tattoo of Isis, a ball python friend that lived with Holmes[unverified]
- On the 15th fret, a symbol drawn by Holmes.[unverified]
The fret dots, rossette, and purfing are turquoise fiber.[unverified]
Electronics
[unverified]
History
2056 was commissioned and built to replace Holmes' previous stage guitar, Composite Acoustics 0x 003BCJ304-053CW.[unverified]
In 2022, Holmes and his son, Fibonacci Emery Holmes, visited the Thompson Guitar workshop in Sisters, Oregon, for a tour and the initial consultation that would lead to the construction of 2056.[unverified]
Gallery
[unverified]
