Wow, that's beautiful, Mike! Nice work.
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| Author: | Mike Franks [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Christmas Dread |
A couple of members mentioned in another thread that they had not seen any pictures of dreads recently built by members. I'm not the greatest photographer, but here are some photos of a Brazilian Rosewood & Adi Dreadnought that I recently finished. I have built a number of "Bluegrass" Dreads and IMHO you can't beat a traditional BRW/Adi Martin design with forward-shifted, scalloped braces. There are many tricks and techniques to be used in tweaking the sound. Mike Franks http://www.mjfranksguitar.com Attachment: DSCN7414.JPG Attachment: DSCN7403.JPG Attachment: DSCN7415.JPG Attachment: DSCN7411 (2).JPG
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Wow, that's beautiful, Mike! Nice work.
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| Author: | Stephen Boone [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Fantastic! |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
hey mike, great looking guitar. thanks for sharing. i just wanted to let you know that your web site is is pretty cool as well. its concise and easy to navigate. good work . |
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| Author: | SniderMike [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Dang. That's a sweet lookin' dread if I ever saw one! |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Beautiful work, Mike! You can't beat the depth of a nice nitro finish. Are you going to share any of those tricks or techniques? |
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| Author: | cphanna [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Ohmygosh that's gorgeous. Everything looks so flawless. Did you also make the little archtop tree ornament? |
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| Author: | Frank Cousins [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
arhhrrrr! tis stunning ....I wants it! 
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| Author: | Billy T [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Really nice work Mike! What kind of shell is that on your purfs and how do you source it? |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Very nice guitar Mike! Was that one of them you had in Kalamazoo? |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
That's a real beauty Mike my friend - stunning!!!! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | Mike Franks [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Thanks to all for the positive comments! The purfling is .063" wide Blue Paua Abalam strips that are cut from full sheets. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to name the source here but you can P.M. me for that information. Lance, I did not take this guitar to the Kalamazoo show, I delivered it to the new owner soon after I finished it. His name is Pete Gobel and if any of you are Bluegrass Music lovers, you will know why I was honored to be commissioned to build it for him. http://www.thebluegrassjournal.com/TS-Fall-06-10.pdf I would be happy to share any of my tricks or techniques in building but I have to be honest and say that I have seen most of everything I know posted on this forum by others. And no, I did not make the archtop Christmas ornament. My wife told me that she was going to buy me a guitar for Christmas and little did I know it would be a baby Gretsch! Mike Franks http://www.mjfranksguitar.com |
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| Author: | cyrguitars [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Here's some dreads I've built. Three of the 6 acoustics I've completed are dreads, and I have another one under construction. |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Nice looking dread Mike! I like the abolone.Dreads are my favorite.I'm building one right now.
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Great looking guitars Mike & CYR! Chuck |
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| Author: | Alan [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
All beauties! Wish they were mine! |
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| Author: | Mike Franks [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Nice work, Cyr. You really know how to pick a top! MIke Franks www.mjfranksguitar.com |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Dang.... |
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Beautiful work Mike!!! Oh, thanks for posting the dreadnaught pic too! <smile> That D comes complete with a large turkey track on the bass side of the lower bout! Oh, please share any little tweaks that might enhance the bluegrass sound....... |
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| Author: | Mike Franks [ Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
I believe that the turkey track is a reflection of the tripod that the turkey is using to hold the camera! Mike Franks www.mjfranksguitar.com |
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| Author: | cyrguitars [ Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
Mike Franks wrote: What can I say? I like bearclaw.  Here's my 12-string. --Steve |
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| Author: | Geordie Adams [ Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Christmas Dread |
hi Mike very classy and superb work. yours Geordie |
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