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Author:  Lars Stahl [ Mon May 18, 2009 8:01 pm ]
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Hi all. OK finally did the last on my second. Well, need to screw on the tuners and get of some dirt from inside the box and some other tiny stuff. All in all she done. bliss .
I am really happy with this one, It´s built from scratch, and she´s of my own design, both inside and out, bridge, neck, contours etc. Well I ofcause had some fine inspirations from other builders haha. (lets call it modified design a´la Lars. This one also got a lattice bracing beneath the main x. The tap is great so we´ll see hops she sounds doon.
Were real nervous while building it haha. got some minor things to learn from to remember for my third :D . Cant wait to string her up and hear how she sounds. hehe.

Please do let me know what you think my friends and mentors of this beautiful art of luthery ! .

PS: I only have a phonecamera, will take some better ones soon :? .

Your buddy, Lars.
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Author:  Stephen Boone [ Mon May 18, 2009 8:14 pm ]
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I love the bound fingerboard and the fingerboard extension treatment at the sound hole!!!!!!!

She looks nice, put some strings on that beauty and play her!!!
Author:  SteveSmith [ Mon May 18, 2009 8:18 pm ]
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Wow Lars, that looks great. [clap] At the rate you're going you'll be on number 5 when I get my first done. gaah
Author:  Bill Hodge [ Mon May 18, 2009 8:25 pm ]
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A beautiful work of art Lars. I love the fingerboard extension too. Gives the impression of a heart shape. [clap]
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Mon May 18, 2009 8:32 pm ]
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Thanks guys. The fingerboard is only bound from the end to 14th fret. I will post a photo that might show it. I like it allthough its a bit wierd. :D .
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Author:  Darryl Young [ Mon May 18, 2009 8:42 pm ]
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Great guitar Lars!.....and uniquely yours. [clap] [clap] [:Y:] Can't wait to hear it. What kind of wood did you use (especially what is the binding)?
Author:  Bill Hodge [ Mon May 18, 2009 8:45 pm ]
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Lars Stahl wrote:
Thanks guys. The fingerboard is only bound from the end to 14th fret. I will post a photo that might show it. I like it allthough its a bit wierd. :D .
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I like it too Lars. I think it's very unique and I've not seen it that way before. Maybe Howard Klepper's artistic genius is beginning to wear off on you. ;) [:Y:]
Author:  old man [ Mon May 18, 2009 9:41 pm ]
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Great job, Lars!! Very nice. You did a fine job on the purfling lines around the butt wedge. Sweet. [clap] [clap] [clap] [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap]

Ron
Author:  Heath Blair [ Mon May 18, 2009 11:28 pm ]
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looks good lars. you are definitely pumping them out at a faster rate than i am. as for the design, i believe queen said it best with, "fat bottom girls you make the rockin' world go round!" whats the span of that lower bout? definitely let us know how it sounds.

on a side note, i always thought i would finish number one before i reached koa! oh well. give me another month or two.
Author:  Eddie Lee [ Mon May 18, 2009 11:34 pm ]
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Looks great! What type of finish did you use?
Author:  terence [ Tue May 19, 2009 5:49 am ]
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very very nice Lars!
Author:  8string [ Tue May 19, 2009 5:53 am ]
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WOW! Absolutely beautiful. Great detail.
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Tue May 19, 2009 5:56 am ]
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The finish is Tru-oil.
Koa bindings
EIR for B/S
German Spruce top.
Mahogany neck.
Ebony for bridge and fretboard.
Maple bridge plate.
Lattice beneath the main X
16" lower bout.
[:Y:] :D .

Here are a few I took outside this morning.
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Author:  JRessler [ Tue May 19, 2009 6:10 am ]
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Only #2??? Are you sure? Very nice workmanship!
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Tue May 19, 2009 6:16 am ]
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Very, very nice, Lars! The mitred purfs certainly are evidence of your chops and attention to detail. You have come a long way in a short period of time and you should be very proud of your work.

What's next?
Author:  Corky Long [ Tue May 19, 2009 8:51 am ]
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Lars,

What beautiful, fine work. I'm extremely impressed - I'm on guitar #5 - still trying to get to a level of fit and finish that approaches yours.

Corky Long
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Tue May 19, 2009 9:23 am ]
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That's an amazing #2, Lars! Beautiful work man! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Chris Paulick [ Tue May 19, 2009 9:29 am ]
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Looks great Lars! Anything special planned for the tuners?
Author:  Dennis Leahy [ Tue May 19, 2009 10:51 am ]
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Lots of nice details, and an overall pleasing blend of wood. Nice job!

Dennis
Author:  Steve Saville [ Tue May 19, 2009 12:17 pm ]
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Lars,
That is so nice. Very good looking. You have a good eye for design and wood choices.
Author:  Randolph [ Tue May 19, 2009 2:35 pm ]
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Awesome Lars!!! I love your adventurous spirit. Definately going where no Swede has gone before! Really, it's a great guitar. The body shape is unique and wonderful, all the appointments are very original and creative. Way to go!! bliss [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Joe Sustaire [ Tue May 19, 2009 3:35 pm ]
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Really nice Lars!!!
Your detailing and finish are what we're used to seeing here on the forum, which is no small feat at all. But I particularly like your overall design and body shape! That body shape and bridge mark it as a Lars original!

Joe
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Tue May 19, 2009 3:44 pm ]
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Group Hug !! :D :D . Thank you all soo much for the positive feedback. Right now I am putting on the strings on the Gotoh 510 tuners , yummy [:Y:] . and going through the Kent everett video of adjustments. so hopefully this one will be killer. Will let you all know as soon as I am done with the intonations etc tonight. , again, Thank you all soo much.

Many pointed out on my first, "isn´t it a great feeling stringing up the first" well I am not happy with my first, this one I am more than happy with so I barely cant wait to get it to sound good.
I will try and post some photos as its stringed up. I can hardly believe that I BUILT THIS !! . early christmas indeed. haha

all your friend, Lars.
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Tue May 19, 2009 7:24 pm ]
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OK got the tuners on, and intonation is 95% great, need practice on this ! Nut, saddle etc.
the sound this guitar is making is absolutely amazing. really balanced and warm, tho soundhole is a tiny bit larger than the normal 4" but I feel it was a good thing I did this as the box id real deep, so it compensated the bass . personally I am thrilled about this guitar. cant wait to have it sat it for a few weeks.

Here is a shot now as its 99.999% done. need to fix some with the nut ! :D

Lars.
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Author:  Ken C [ Tue May 19, 2009 9:47 pm ]
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Nice Lars!! Congrats!
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