I have 3 I'll be taking.
2 Necks being finished and 1 ready to go on.... its going to be close.
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| Author: | Jimmy Caldwell [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:17 pm ] |
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The time is almost here and I, like most of the 09 Healdsburg exhibitors, am busy putting the final touches on my guitars. I'm only bringing two this year, time delays and life sometimes get in the way of these things, but I've got high hopes for both of them. I'm dialing in on the vintage tone I'm looking for and these two are getting very close to where I want to be tonally. I'm using the next two days for final tuneup, setting the final action, and the myriad of other details to be done in getting guitars ready for public consumption. For those of you who've never been to Healdsburg or any of the other major shows (Montreal, Newport), it's quite an interesting experience. You'll meet all sorts of people, from the casual observer to the dedicated guitar enthusiast. For the most part the people are very gracious and are really interested in what the builders perspective is on the craft of lutherie. Here are a few pics of the two I'm bringing. The first is an 00-13 in Adirondack over Brazilian w/Snakewood appointments, 24.9" scale and a moderate amount of bling - abalone top border and partial vine inlay (Always a tough decision on show guitars). Attachment: 0013front1.jpg Attachment: 0013back.jpg Attachment: 00tail1.jpg Attachment: 0013headstock1.jpg The second guitar is Lutz over Amazon Rosewood w/Curly Koa trim. 25.4" scale with minimal bling. Short pattern diamonds and squares fingerboard and abalone torch headstock. Attachment: OMfront1.jpg Attachment: OMback1.jpg Attachment: OMheadstock1.jpg Attachment: OMbridge1.jpg I know there are quite a few builders here who are displaying at Healdsburg. I thought maybe one thread for everyone might make it a little easier for everyone to see all the talent on this forum. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:35 pm ] |
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I have 3 I'll be taking. 2 Necks being finished and 1 ready to go on.... its going to be close.
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| Author: | David Newton [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:03 pm ] |
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Those are some heavy-hitting guitars there brothers, both of you. |
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| Author: | KHageman [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:59 pm ] |
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I hope the group can forgive me for my shameful somewhat non guitarmaking post, but I wanted to show you what I have already sent to LMII for the Healdsberg Guitar Festival. My company has printed or embroidered the shirts for the 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009 festivals. And my craftsmen and craftswomen are very pleased with they way they have turned out each and every year. Since I am only an amateur luthier my "real job" helps me keep my hobby going as well as buying outrageously expensive wood. Just thought you might like a peek. Again, my apology for getting off subject. Ken |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:18 pm ] |
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Great looking wares, guys. Peter, hang in there, bro. Jimmy, good job w/ the clear pickguard on #1. Ken, can't wait to get one of those shirts! Steve |
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| Author: | peterm [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:24 pm ] |
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Steve Kinnaird wrote: Great looking wares, guys. Peter, hang in there, bro. Jimmy, good job w/ the clear pickguard on #1. Ken, can't wait to get one of those shirts! Steve Steve, how about showing us your stuff? 
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:57 am ] |
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Hi Peter, I sure hope to do so. We're supposed to have a photo shoot either Monday or Tuesday. (Photographer's call) Maybe we'll have some shots soon. Meanwhile--though I posted this once--here's a peek at the backs of two of them. Attachment: A 106.jpg Steve |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:43 am ] |
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Beautiful instruments guys!! We sure have some real talent here! I will be wandering around at the Healdsburg show and I look forward to seeing these guitars in person. |
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:08 am ] |
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Wow!!! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations") My hats off to you guys......and thanks for sharing those pictures. Peter, what kind of wood did you use on the top side of the guitar with the burst finish? The first pic you posted has a wild pattern that is very unique. |
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| Author: | John How [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:44 pm ] |
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Mine are not done yet either and I don't have a lo of time available in the shop but I'm still hopeful. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:50 pm ] |
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Darryl Young wrote: Wow!!! My hats off to you guys......and thanks for sharing those pictures. Peter, what kind of wood did you use on the top side of the guitar with the burst finish? The first pic you posted has a wild pattern that is very unique. Thanks Darryl, are you referring to the 3rd picture? That one is Brazilian. The burst guitar is Olivewood. Steve, those 2 look great! Is that all you're taking? |
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| Author: | Hank Mauel [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:37 pm ] |
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Ok here are a couple still in progress. What? There's still 12 days left...why rush? 
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:40 pm ] |
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Peter, Below is the guitar I'm referring to.....the grain is so neat looking on the side. Very nice guitar Hank!
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| Author: | peterm [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:43 pm ] |
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Its Olivewood Darryl. Thanks! 
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:34 pm ] |
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peterm wrote: Steve, those 2 look great! Is that all you're taking? Thanks Peter! No, I'm taking 4 more, Deo valente. A Honduran rosewood OM, and a Blackheart Sassafras fingerstyle. Plus, I've 'bout decided to take this Sycamore OM that hasn't sold yet: Attachment: otb back3 sm.jpg Steve |
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:22 am ] |
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Here's 3 of the 4 I'm bringing. I'm almost done!!! First is a Cedar/Claro small body, coco bridge and fingerboard. Attachment: classic_detail_small.jpg Second is a Sitka/Acacia jumbo. Attachment: jumbo_back_small.jpg Third is a Sitka/Santos Mahogany auditorium. Attachment: healdsburg_09.jpg Two of the pics are kinda small but I couldn't upload the bigger versions of the other two. Looking forward to it. |
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| Author: | johno [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:59 am ] |
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These 3 guitars got shipped last week, they should arrive at LMI with plenty of time Here is a Jumbo, with some Madagascar R/W that I got from Brock, Italian top with aging toner, Manzer style Wedge  All Koa 000-12  These last pictures are of 'my' guitar, a Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce OM ... although I am not actively trying to sell this guitar ... I do have to kids in college if ya know what I mean,   
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:03 am ] |
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Scary!! There's clearly going to be some gorgeous work there! ....wish I was closer. |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:34 pm ] |
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Here are a couple that I'm taking. One is a Lutz/ Gonçalo Alves 13 fret parlor. The other is an Italian/EIR classical. |
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| Author: | BruceHerrmann [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:30 pm ] |
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Some really nice work here, thanks for posting! This will be my first Healdsburg show and I'm really looking forward to it and hopefully meeting some of you guys there. Bruce |
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| Author: | jaguarguy [ Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:00 pm ] |
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John O - I really like that koa- what a rich looking guitar!! |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:52 am ] |
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Here's on of the ones I'll be bringing. Attachment: hb-090cutaway-back.jpg Attachment: hb-090cutaway-front.jpg Attachment: hb-090cutaway-backpeghead.jpg And shot showing something a little different under the hood. So If anyones interested in hearing what this bracing style sounds like, stop by, say hello and check it out. Attachment: hb-090cutaway-top-bracing.jpg
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| Author: | peterm [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:02 am ] |
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Very cool bracing Jim! Was that design after Jeff Elliot's design? I have seen a very similar pattern on one of his guitars. I'll definitely want to listen to it. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:15 am ] |
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Hi Peter. Yes, this is my adaptation of Jeff's design on my body. I've tried to follow it as closely as I could based on a few photos and a conversation with Jeff. And of course the bridge is the Elliot/Doolin design as well. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:22 pm ] |
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I have been attentively looking at some of Jeff's soundboard bracing patterns and they do look interesting.I would love to see what it sounds like. I'll see ya at Healdsburg!
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