Ken, I love the maple B/S. Hey, you know, if yur Dad doesn't like it... well I'm a Dad too.
Tony
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| Author: | Ken C [ Wed May 27, 2009 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
This is one fine playing guitar! Many thanks to Michael for the plans and clarifications, to John Hall for help on bending, and all of you for sharing your knowledge at various stages along the way. Large Leaf Maple back and sides from Jason at CVT WRC top also from Jason Cocobolo f/b and bridge from Bob at RCT Eucalyptus bindings also from Bob at RCT 5 Piece neck in mahogany, tiger maple, and brazilian RW from Chris at Hanalei Moon Brazilian RW pins for purfling also from Chris Rosette and headstock plate are EIR Top bracing is red spruce Finish is Emtech 8800, Behlens pore filler, Emtech 8800, Emtech 6000 from Jeff at Target Coatings She is setup and pretty much ready to go. I have a little moisture in the wood in a few areas that has left some blotches, but these should disappear in time. This one goes to my Dad for Father's Day. I'll be flying to Utah in a couple of weeks to hand deliver it. Hope it handles the change in humidity okay. Ken Attachment: IMGP7966.jpg Attachment: IMGP7982.jpg Attachment: IMGP7904.jpg Attachment: IMGP7921.jpg Attachment: IMGP7970.jpg Attachment: IMGP7912.jpg Attachment: IMGP8011.jpg Attachment: IMGP8013.jpg
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| Author: | Rod True [ Wed May 27, 2009 9:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
Wow, very nice Ken. Is that the EM6000? Edit, I just read (instead of picture gazing) your post. Nice work! Your father is going to love it. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed May 27, 2009 10:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
What a nice looking guitar, and what a fine present. Dad is going to be rightfully proud. Steve |
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| Author: | Daniel Minard [ Wed May 27, 2009 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
A study in sweet understatement... Lovely guitar! |
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| Author: | Flippo [ Thu May 28, 2009 12:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
Ken, I love the maple B/S. Hey, you know, if yur Dad doesn't like it... well I'm a Dad too. Tony |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Thu May 28, 2009 12:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
Wonderful looking guitar, Ken. All the parts make a lovely whole. |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Thu May 28, 2009 6:21 am ] |
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Terrific looking guitar, Ken! The maple is beautiful and I love the coco bridge - both material and shape. Keep up the excellent work. Max |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Thu May 28, 2009 6:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
GREAT looking guitar Ken my friend!!! How did you get those two lamps inside the box and showing through the back? The finish looks fantastic! Your Dad is going to be happy as a clam with this fantastic effort/gift! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations")
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| Author: | Peter J [ Thu May 28, 2009 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
Really nice instrument Ken ... The choice of the curly Eucalyptus with the Maple is great; they really compliment each other. Congratulations....
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| Author: | Bill Hodge [ Thu May 28, 2009 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
That is one fine looking guitar Ken, your dad is indeed a blessed man!
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| Author: | Lars Stahl [ Thu May 28, 2009 8:21 am ] |
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Absolutely Beautiful !!! .Lars |
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| Author: | Stephen Boone [ Thu May 28, 2009 8:41 am ] |
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Very nice guitar and nice Father's day gift!!!! |
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| Author: | Randolph [ Thu May 28, 2009 10:04 am ] |
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Ken, this is a gorgeous piece of work. Your father is going to fall over when he gets it!! It can also double as a mirror for him when he isn't playing it
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Thu May 28, 2009 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
Ken, your guitar is gorgous!!! Beautiful work my friend. I'm curious, it looks like the nut spans the top of the truss rod cover. Can you tell any difference at all in the tone of the D and G strings? Thanks again for posting the pics. |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Thu May 28, 2009 11:44 am ] |
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Gorgeous! That is some stunning wood. Your Dad will love it. |
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| Author: | jmpbuffalo [ Thu May 28, 2009 12:24 pm ] |
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I can only chime in with everyone else: very nicely done, and very nice combination of woods. Your Dad's a lucky guy! Joe |
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| Author: | Ken C [ Thu May 28, 2009 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the kind words.  I've bugged a number of you for help, and you should see the results of your tutelage!Rod, the finish is EM6000. I shot a couple of coats of EM8800 and leveled prior to shooting the EM6000. On the neck, I shot the EM8800, pore filled, then shot another coat of EM8800 prior to laying down the EM6000. The eucalyptus and rw pins are rather porous, so I filled them with gap filling CA after the first shot of EM8800. Hesh, I like to build 'em light! You like that translucent back and top?! Actually I had to include those pix to show a nice finish is possible for us move-the-cars-out-and-shoot-it-in-your-garage guys! Darryl, The truss rod and spacer wood sit below the nut, so there is no hollow cavity under the nut. I don't notice any issue with the D and G strings. I intentionally understated the treatments. My Dad is 84 years old and had a cabinet shop for years. He much prefers nice woods to bling, so I kept all inlays and purflings very simple so nothing would draw attention from the wood. I had to make certain the craftsmanship is up there because he will be inspecting every inch of it! It's about time he retires that old Ibanez of his anyway!Ken |
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| Author: | Matthew Jenkins [ Thu May 28, 2009 2:20 pm ] |
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That's a beautiful looking guitar Ken and the wood combination is stunning. Thanks for sharing Mat |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Thu May 28, 2009 2:20 pm ] |
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Ken - That is stunning! Wow! |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Thu May 28, 2009 3:31 pm ] |
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Really nice guitar Ken, looks real good. Which vendor supplied the lamps? Fred |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Thu May 28, 2009 5:48 pm ] |
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Fine-lookin guit you made for your dad. What a great gift for an 84-year old! Pat |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Thu May 28, 2009 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pics of Finished OLF SJ |
That's a very nice thing to do for your Dad, Ken! I'm sure after inspection,he will love it ! It looks Great with that maple back and sides and beautiful finish. Very nicely done !! |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Fri May 29, 2009 9:28 am ] |
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What a stunner! That is a beautiful instrument, Ken. Congratulations! I know your dad is a proud owner! |
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| Author: | Dave White [ Fri May 29, 2009 10:59 am ] |
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Ken, Cedar and maple - one of my favourite combinations. Fabulous guitar and I should think a very happy dad. Well done. |
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| Author: | Dan Roach [ Fri May 29, 2009 11:28 am ] |
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What a beautiful guitar Ken Congratulations
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