***** Guitar Project Jigs, Tools & Techniques Online Resources Archives OLF Video Page Library of plans MP3 Library Inlay Class
Offical Luthiers Forum





And our community proudly sponsored by:

RC Tonewoods | Stewart MacDonald | LuthiersForum
TasmanianTonewoods | OLF | OLF MERCH
Luthier Suppliers | Pacific Coast Woods | ELEVATE
OLF X | Tasmanian Acoustic Tonewood | Luthiers Forum Store!
Luthiers Forum | OLF Facebook | AVAIL SPACE
OLF | Alaska Specialty Woods | A.Hix Tonewood
Duke of Pearl | Birkonium CNC | Space




Official Luthiers Forum!

Owned and operated by Lance Kragenbrink
It is currently Mon Aug 04, 2025 12:51 pm


Board index » Luthiers Forum Rooms » Guitar Building Forum

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Forum rules


Be nice, no cussin and enjoy!




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 35 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
Lars Stahl
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:18 pm 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:26 am
Posts: 1041
Location: sweden
First name: Lars
Last Name: Stahl
City: Stockholm
Country: Sweden
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Hello my friends. This is the first sold guitar. Delivered it 2 days ago. felt strange to have to part from it. it sounded awesome. German mastergrade top and Cocobolo B/S, Quilted Koa bindings and purf with red dyed wood in between. She´s french polished with a tru-oiled neck. I stained the neck to have a more unison color to the cocobolo the closer it got to the coco. so its fading from light close to the head to darker at the beginning of the body. turned out great.

Just got these phtos back from my friend who´s a photographer, waiting for some shots aimed more directly from the front.

Look forward to hear what you think.

Sincerely , your buddy Lars.
PS- I had some problems with getting the photos small in size. so I am sorry if the upload time might be long. click to make´em larger.
Attachment:
fullfront.jpg
attachment=4]gitarr1.jpg[/attachment]
Attachment:
gitarr2.jpg
Attachment:
back.jpg[/attachment[attachment=0]gitarrback2.jpg


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Last edited by Lars Stahl on Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:26 pm, edited 2 times in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
TonyKarol
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:20 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:51 am
Posts: 3786
Location: Canada
Very sweet Lars .. well done. I like the coco ...

_________________
Tony Karol
www.karol-guitars.com
"let my passion .. fulfill yours"
Top
 Profile  
 
peterm
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:20 pm 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:05 pm
Posts: 3350
Location: Bakersville, NC
Focus: Build
Status: Professional
Congratulations on your first sale! She looks great!

_________________
Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com
Top
 Profile  
 
Lars Stahl
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:24 pm 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:26 am
Posts: 1041
Location: sweden
First name: Lars
Last Name: Stahl
City: Stockholm
Country: Sweden
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
I am honored to hear this from you both. thank you. means alot to me. !!

Here are 2 more.

Lars
Attachment:
gitarrligg.jpg
Attachment:
halsen.jpg


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Top
 Profile  
 
Geordie Adams
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:31 pm 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:23 pm
Posts: 191
Location: West Scotland
hi Lars
well done, looks like it would have a big voice.
what's the size of the lower bout out of interest.
regards
Geordie

_________________
some tunes on acoustic and guitar synth.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGeordieAdams
http://www.myspace.com/geordieadams
Top
 Profile  
 
Edward Taylor
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:30 pm 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:34 pm
Posts: 1058
Country: Canada
Thats a fine looking instrument Lars, sure the new owner is proud.
Top
 Profile  
 
the Padma
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:35 pm 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:57 pm
Posts: 1982
Location: 8.33±0.35 kpc from Galactic center, 20 light-years above the equatorial in the Sol System
First name: duh
Last Name: Padma
City: Professional Sawdust Maker
Focus: Build
very nice

the
Padma

_________________
.

Audiences and dispensations on Thursdays ~ by appointment only.


.
Top
 Profile  
 
Marc
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:19 pm 
Offline
Koa
Koa

Joined: Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:10 am
Posts: 606
Location: United States
Nice guitar Lars, great work on the french polish.
Top
 Profile  
 
Fred Tellier
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:39 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:42 pm
Posts: 2360
Location: Windsor Ontario Canada
First name: Fred
Last Name: Tellier
City: Windsor
State: Ontario
Zip/Postal Code: N8T2C6
Country: Canada
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Great looking guitar Lars, I hope the new owner enjoys it as much as you did creating it. I know how you feel about parting with it, I delivered the 1st one I sold yesterday, its like giving up your children.

Fred

_________________
Fred Tellier
http://www.fetellierguitars.com
Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/FE-Tellier-Guitars/163451547003866
Top
 Profile  
 
WaddyThomson
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:01 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:05 am
Posts: 9191
Location: United States
First name: Waddy
Last Name: Thomson
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro
Great job Lars! Beautiful guitar. I know your client will be happy.

Hey! By the way! Didn't you just start building guitars last week, or something like that? :D

_________________
Waddy

Photobucket Build Album Library

Sound Clips of most of my guitars
Top
 Profile  
 
MRS
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:14 pm 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:43 pm
Posts: 774
Location: Philadelphia, USA
First name: Michael
Last Name: Shaw
City: Philadelphia
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro
Congratulations. Looks great! [clap]
Top
 Profile  
 
James Orr
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:43 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:37 am
Posts: 4820
Wow, Lars, that's fantastic! I love the appointment choices. The colors are incredible! This is probably my favorite guitar that's been posted in quite a while. I just love the style. Great job!
Top
 Profile  
 
James Orr
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:46 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:37 am
Posts: 4820
Could we get a larger image of the rosette? I want to see how you used those materials.
Top
 Profile  
 
Mike Franks
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:30 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:49 am
Posts: 234
Location: United States
Beautiful work, Lars. I love your choice of woods!

Mike Franks
http://www.mjfranksguitar.com
Top
 Profile  
 
B.Charland
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:11 am 
Offline
Walnut
Walnut
User avatar

Joined: Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:20 am
Posts: 9
Location: Canada
First name: Brigitte
Last Name: Charland
State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Wow love the shape.....awesome work Lars !!

Brigitte

_________________
Charland Guitars
Top
 Profile  
 
Antonio
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:47 am 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:27 am
Posts: 161
Location: Portugal
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Beautiful!! Congratulations
Top
 Profile  
 
Steve Kinnaird
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:18 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 3:45 pm
Posts: 4337
Location: United States
Lars, I like how everything works together.
It has the appearance of serious--and good--thought.
I'd like to request a closeup of the fretboard inlays. Interesting!

Steve

_________________
From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com
Top
 Profile  
 
matthewrust
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:25 am 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 09, 2009 7:19 am
Posts: 168
First name: Matthew
Last Name: Rust
City: Columbus
State: IN
Zip/Postal Code: 47201
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Wow! Really, really great looking!!! I LOVE the bridge design, the little flare on the end of the fretboard, the modest use of red in the trim... Lots to be proud of.

_________________
Don't confront me with my failures--I have not forgotten them.
Top
 Profile  
 
Lars Stahl
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:40 am 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:26 am
Posts: 1041
Location: sweden
First name: Lars
Last Name: Stahl
City: Stockholm
Country: Sweden
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
WOW thanks for all the wonderful words. I am truly honored.
Yes Ive only been doing this for a short while, But its like I was born to it, I LOVE THIS !!! its soooo much fun. But allthough it was a pain to part from this instrument, Its left to a good friend, so I will be able to go test it out once in a while. [:Y:] .

Steve, here´s a shot of the inlays on the fretboard. Its made by cocobolo. the inlay on the head isby Koa.
James, I will upload a photo of the rosette once I get one with more detailes. Its cocobolo with red wooden purfling.

Geordie- the lower bout is a little over 16" 16 1/8 I think.

Again a big thank you for all the kind words. And also. A huuuugh thank you for all the help you´ve been givem me throughout this time I´ve been a member here. I would not have beeen able to build tghis without your help.

Lars.
Attachment:
greppbrada.jpg


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Top
 Profile  
 
Lars Stahl
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:22 am 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:26 am
Posts: 1041
Location: sweden
First name: Lars
Last Name: Stahl
City: Stockholm
Country: Sweden
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Here´s another of the full guitar.
Attachment:
frontfull.jpg


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Top
 Profile  
 
Chris Paulick
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:45 am 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:58 am
Posts: 2774
Location: Tampa, Florida USA
Nice! [:Y:] [:Y:] [:Y:]
Top
 Profile  
 
Dave Anderson
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:29 am 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:11 am
Posts: 2761
Location: Tampa Bay
First name: Dave
Last Name: Anderson
City: Clearwater
State: Florida
Zip/Postal Code: 33755
Country: United States
Great job Lars,it's beautiful and Congratulations on your first sale !

_________________
Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755
Top
 Profile  
 
Todd Rose
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:14 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:32 am
Posts: 2687
Location: Ithaca, New York, United States
Very handsome guitar, Lars! I like it a whole lot. Congratulations!

_________________
Todd Rose
Ithaca, NY

https://www.dreamingrosesecobnb.com/todds-art-music

https://www.facebook.com/ToddRoseGuitars/
Top
 Profile  
 
Bailey
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:09 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Sun May 10, 2009 9:33 am
Posts: 486
First name: Kent
Last Name: Bailey
City: Florissant
State: Colorado
Zip/Postal Code: 80816
Country: usa
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Wow! Nice!
There will be a time in my life that I will NEED to sell a guitar.....even if I have to give it away. I just like them and can't get rid of them.
I only hope my first sell can look that nice.
Kent Bailey

_________________
Wood Creations by Kent A. Bailey
EXCELLENCE IN SCULPTURE, CARVING, LUTHIER, ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK AND DESIGN

http://www.kabart.com
Top
 Profile  
 
Robbie_McD
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:28 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:34 pm
Posts: 1073
First name: Rob
Last Name: McDougall
City: Cochrane
State: Alberta
Breathtaking! [:Y:] [:Y:] [:Y:]
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 35 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

Board index » Luthiers Forum Rooms » Guitar Building Forum

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Alaska Splty Woods, guitarjtb, Ken Nagy and 37 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
phpBB customization services by 2by2host.com