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John How
 Post subject: Finally finished
PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:22 am 
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Well I finished this one up tonight, just in time to pack it up and get on the road.
Please stop by and say hello and give her a strum if your at the show.
X-braced concert model, bearclaw sitka top, zebrawood back & sides from uncle Bob, and yellowheart trim.
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MRS
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I love it. Beautiful work. [:Y:]
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Joe Sustaire
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Great looking guitar John! [clap] And a 13 fretter, very cool!
I too would like to meet one someday.
Have fun at the show.

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Matthew Jenkins
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Stunning!!
I really love the Purfling and Rosette.
What is she finished with??
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Marc
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Nice guitar John, always enjoy seeing your work.
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SteveCourtright
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Masterful work and design. I know these sound as good as they look, too. Cheers.

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Mark Kett
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Love the design John. I want one.

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KeithM
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Hey John,

Great looking guitar, I'm sure like the others it sounds great too.
Good luck at the show.

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Dave Anderson
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Very cool guitar John! I really like the way you do your
sound ports.Love the top purf and rosette too.

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phil
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that is gorgeous.
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MRS
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John is this your own design? I love parlor guitars. [:Y:]
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Frei
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Love the inlay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John, you comming to the Colorado show in October?

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Darrel Friesen
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Wow! What a gorgeous guitar. I love parlors.
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Zach Ehley
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Your bridge makes your guitars look very happy. I love the claw, and the perf.
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