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00:00 Intro
00:18 Building the OM-42's Sister
02:00 Choosing the Right Top Wood
03:02 Bracing & Dreadnought Design
04:24 Hunting for the Perfect Rosewood
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09:21 Choosing the Winning Set
11:31 Listening to the Wood
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