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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Goodman archtop #50 |
Finally finished #50! Specs:Sitka top,Big leaf curly male back and sides,curly koa appointments,ebony board,"stealth"volume and tone control. |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Beautiful Brad. Very "rich". Love the figured wood accents on the tailpiece & pickup (how'd you do that!?). (And buttons I just noticed!) The f-holes seem larger than typical... is that something you've evolved over time? Well done & congrats on 50 (whew!!) |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Killer, Brad! Beautiful guitar! |
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| Author: | clavin [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Wow Brad.. |
Brad, that's a killer.. I always wanted to do an arch top showpiece with a pod of dolphins swimming through natural quilt maple of the top, or something similar to this one. The price of the build always stopped me..  Congrats on #50, it's fantastic. Craig L |
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| Author: | Matthew Jenkins [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
That is one hell of a 'sexy beast'. Congrats on #50 - a real stunner. I love the wood combinations and the back head plate is a real treat on the eye. Bravo ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations")
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| Author: | Jody [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Nice Job Brad , a true work of art, that must be the one you were talking about on the phone. sweet!. Jody |
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| Author: | Erik Hauri [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Wow - what a nice instrument! 50 archtops - a very appropriate motif for your golden anniversary! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Glorious! Lovely wood and design. Just jaw-droppingly gorgeous. I also want to see the tailpiece and let us know about the pickup. |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Thanks for compliments,guys. Dave, Actually the f holes aren't bigger than "normal" (for me)-I forgot to mention that this is a 16" guitar. They are actually the only shape/size that I have ever used on all my archtops. They are completely plagurized from John D'angelico,so I cant take any credit for there design. I actually encased the pickup(handmade Kent Armstrong) in solid koa around the edges and veneered the top,all from the same piece of wood -including the pickguard ,so the grain matches on everything. The top of the ebony tailpiece is curved first (both directions) then veneered in curly koa,then the "facets" are carved. Waddy, Thanks for the compliment. Craig, That sounds like a great idea! Maybe we should do that! Mathew, Thanks, This is the first time I've used koa as a head veeer and backstrap-I just love the way koa looks against maple-I have admired other guitars with that combo and have been dying to try it. Jody, Yea that's it-we have to get together so I can check out your guitar! Erik, Thanks. Actually it's my 50th guitar including flattops -(not including mandos,electrics and lute). I hve made about half archtops/half flattops. Chris, I don't have a picture of the underside of the tailpiece. It's very simple.I make a piece of brass about 3/32" thick and bend it to the appropriate angle (aprox. 80 degrees),drill countersunk holes in it then inlay it in the underside of the tailpiece,then drill holes in the ebony,then tap the holes and install machine screws. Filippo, Thanks for the compliment. I love maple!! |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Steve, Thanks. We were posting at the same time This is the first time I have ever "encased" a pickup in wood.-See explanation to Dave in previous post. |
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| Author: | Rich Schnee [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Looks great brad…I would like to see it before it heads out the door or are going to keep this one #50 and all…congrats!!! |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Hi Rich, It is for sale on http://www.customguitarboutique.com It is staying in my shop untill it sells,however. You are welcome to check it out,of course. |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
50 is a great accomplishment Brad - spectacular .. I too love the tailpiece .. that IS elegance at its finest. |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Thanks,Tony-I just hope I make it to 100!!(guitars and years). |
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Beautiful guitar Brad. I love the Koa and that tailpiece! |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Wow, what an incredible instrument Brad! Excellent design and craftsmanship - I love it!! In particular, I like the encased pickup idea. If I may, I'd like to borrow that idea from you (with full attribution, of course!)? It's a work of art, and will be an inspiration to me as I embark on making my first archtop later this year (in the Luthierforum.com choco-vanilla cedar top build-along). Cheers, Dave F. |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Wonderful work, Brad. I think the koa goes great with the maple. I like the tuner buttons too. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
That is a beautiful guitar Brad. 
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Brad, What a beautiful guitar for your 50th! Congratulations...It is gorgeous ! |
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| Author: | Dave Rickard [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
looks great Brad |
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| Author: | Ken McKay [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Congratulations on your beautiful guitar number 50! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Like everyone said, Brad, that IS a beauty! I love the artistic feel of that first shot. Now, looks like the f holes are bound with Koa? Yes? Do you have a close-up of an f hole? Thanks, Steve |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Thanks again everyone,for the compliments. Steve, Yes, the f holes are bound in curly koa-here's a shot, Brad |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Goodman archtop #50 |
Man, that's nice! Thanks Brad, and again...well done. Steve |
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