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| Author: | Peter J [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
After many months and lots of learning about steel string construction... (I've primarily done classicals and flamencos) my Mahogany and Lacewood OM is finally complete... It was completed about a month ago but finally have got around to taking a few photos. I had to sand this one back to bare wood back in Sept. after a bad experience with some Rockhard varnish. Not the fault of the product but definitely a learning experience on my part. The finish is now French Polish and came out quite well. Here are a few photos: This one was fun and I now have 3 more on the bench... OM, classical & flamenco. |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Peter my friend this is one sharp looking guitar! I really like how you used the Mahogany and Lacewood which look great together. The inlaid neck block is just over-the-top cool too! Also I wanted to ask you about your photographs which are excellent BTW. Even though the guitar has a great shine to it you have succeeded in killing the glare in the photos. Perhaps give us some tips on your set-up please? Superb guitar Peter! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations")
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Really lovely work. I love the secret inlay. Amazing wood - I love the choices. |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Beautiful guitar, Peter. I like the limited color palette and the contrasting figures of the woods. Looks like an A braced top? Did you install it first? |
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| Author: | Ken C [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Beautiful guitar! Well done! |
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| Author: | Marc [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Nice work peter, great looking guitar and good job on the pics too. |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Thanks for your kind comments all....... Hesh, my photography setup is pretty basic. I take them in my basement against a black backdrop with all of the normal lights turned off. For lighting I use a strategically placed pole lamp with three lamps and most importantly, a halogen torchiere lamp which reflects off of the dropped ceiling. The halogen has a very high output and provides plenty of ambient reflected light for photography. I then use the pole lamp units and aim them where I need them. It's not as simple as it sounds and yes, I agree Hesh, it's very difficult to try and not get the reflections from the surroundings. I found that it was better not to use a flash but only the ambient light as the flash almost always yielded some form of reflection. I picked up the halogen light at a neighborhood garage sale for a steal and the black felt background drop at the yardgoods store for a low price. I did do some tweaking in photoshop on a few of them and was happy with the results. All in all it's a very "low budget" setup.  Ken, yes the top is A-braced. I did not glue it up first but carefully fit both the back and top while the rims were still in the mold. The A-braces were a challenge and required some finesse with the channels in the neck-block. I think it makes for a more robust top to react neck & string pull. I'm not sure that all will agree with me on this one. Thanks, |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Hey Peter, Congrats on the awesome guitar! She is indeed a beaut! Just for clarification, (and to avoid confusion) The top is Lutz Spruce, a Sitka/White Spruce hybrid, I don't process or sell Sitka as there are many others that do a great job with that wood. I bet she sounds wonderful! Shane |
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| Author: | Zach Ehley [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Nice looking guitar. Am i missing something or is one of the sides backwards? IE, not bookmatched. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mahogany OM Finally Off the Bench - lots of pics |
Peter, what a great looking instrument. I'm sure you must be very happy with it.
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