Dale Adkins | Thompson Guitars

The flatpicking guitarist demonstrates a custom OM at the Thompson workshop.

January 12, 2023

Flatpicking guitarist Dale Adkins divides his time between playing with various bluegrass bands and guiding fly fishing trips. He recently stopped by the Thompson Guitars shop in Sisters, Oregon to try some guitars. In this video, he demonstrates a custom OM-SMA model, built with “sinker” mahogany, a spruce top, and featuring a slotted peghead.

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