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Finished my sixth classical. This one took a while, 8 months, mostly because I built some new jigs along the way and tried some new techniques. I’ve settled on this design for a while so I'm hoping to build the next few quicker.

Specs are, EIR Back/Sides/headplates/binding, german spruce top, Spanish cedar neck, BRW bridge, maple , purflings and rosette all natural wood colors--ebony, maple, mahogany, bloodwood, basswood, bubinga. Pumice fill French polish, hide glue throughout.

I’ve included two soundclips but please note, I’m not a player/performer (as will be evident if you listen) I just play because I enjoy playing as much as building. Also, my recording was done at home on a cheap office voice recorder. Between the poor recording and my amateur skills don’t expect much.

Thank you for looking and listening, all comments welcome.

Estudio No.2 in Em (Francisco Tarrega)

Mrs. Winter's Jump (John Dowland)

Just before closing.

Romanillos style double wedge heel



V-Joint head, I followed the Joshua French tutorial.

Sloane tuners, first time I’ve tried these, I really like them.

Rosette, all natural wood colors , very dark brw bridge

Looks like really clean work. A truly lovely instrument. Kudos!

congrats on a really nice guitar, although your office recorder leaves a bit to be desired, I really enjoy hearing soundclips of the guitars posted here.

i award thee six clappers:

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Frank

I really enjoyed the sound clips. Your playing sounded nice to me.
Beautiful guitar.
Link

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Cut to size.....Beat to fit.....Paint to match.

Spectacular! Congratulations!

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Beautiful!

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John Lewis
Wannabe builder owned by 2 crazy dachshunds

Very nice Marc! Beautiful work. Nice job on the pieces too. I've tried the Dowland one, and I can't do it yet.

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Waddy

Photobucket Build Album Library

Sound Clips of most of my guitars

Superb job Marc, both on the making and playing of the guitar. You won me over as it's Tarrega and Dowland, my two specialities (or they used to be ).

Colin

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Colin, I'm sorry to hear about your predicament, something in the universe isn't right for you to be injured in just that way.

The guitar sounds pretty good for a #6, sounds better than alot of stuff around here.

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Thank you guys for the kind remarks, very much appreciated.

Lovely.

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Howard Klepper
http://www.klepperguitars.com

When all else fails, clean the shop.

Beautiful work Marc Really a wonderful appearing and sounding instrument. The V-joint neck is a nice touch and definitely adds to the overall impression of crisp, clean craftsmanship. It sounds great too!! Congratulations.

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Peter

That is beautiful - well worth the eight month wait I am sure. I love the back of that peg head. I used the same Sloan tuners on my last build and I love them too.

Very Nice

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Really wonderful guitar, Marc. Congratulations!

Thanks again everyone for the comments, very much appreciated.

jfmckenna, The sloanes are great, very smooth, well built. The rollers are more stiff than schallers, not much wiggle room, the hole spacing has to be just right.

Very impressive and a real listening AND viewing pleasure Marc! Great work!

Thank you Hesh!

I always love looking at posts for new classicals! Nice job.

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Thanks Douglas, from what I see on your links you have a few new classicals in the works. I look forward to seeing them.

Marc I love your guitars. Do the mp3 links work?

very nice! Congratulations!