Dave Stewart wrote:
the wood used is really just lumber yard stuff...
Dave, you wouldn't be willing to share the name of that lumber yard would you?
Gorgeous find and a beautiful creation.
The Lutz's goes without saying.
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | "Old time" archtop |
This is my latest completion... late 1920's (ie 16") L5 flavour, with trapese tailpiece, smaller L5 f-holes, traditional shape finger rest, open-back tuners, parallel bracing, tobacco 'burst. Other than a nice lutz top (from Shane), the wood used is really just lumber yard stuff... the back was a plank of decent curly I happened to have (not even book-matched). It came out light (for me)... 3.8lb. before hardware, and is really a sweet. rich sounding guitar, even at this early stage. Took a bit different approach on the sunburst ... many older 'bursts look a bit heavy handed to my eye (brown/black paint around the edges with a lighter bit in the center). I wan't to see more of the woods character, so I sprayed the 'burst with dyes in water onto bare wood. (Twice actually... first was 90% sanded off for depth.) Shellac after, then EM6000 (my first use). Hope you like it. |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:06 am ] |
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Thats sweet Dave .... |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:07 am ] |
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NICE!!!!! Shane |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:14 am ] |
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That's beautiful Dave, nice work! |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:19 am ] |
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Dave, you have immaculate taste. From the burst, lovely lines, pick guard and simple tailpiece - it just all works. I hope you don't mind it if I try to emulate your choices. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:30 am ] |
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Mmmm Mmm! That's beautiful! |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:33 am ] |
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Wow! |
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| Author: | lactose [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:35 am ] |
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Awesome. I don't normally like burst, but yours is great. BTW, the guitar in your avatar is simply stunning. The color is awesome. |
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| Author: | Michael Lloyd [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Old time" archtop |
Dave Stewart wrote: the wood used is really just lumber yard stuff... Dave, you wouldn't be willing to share the name of that lumber yard would you? Gorgeous find and a beautiful creation. The Lutz's goes without saying. |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Old time" archtop |
Killer Dave - absolutely stunning in ALL respects!!! I certainly see the L-5 vibe there too. Fantastic gutiar as always Dave! |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Old time" archtop |
Thanks for all the kind words ...I appreciate it! Michael, can't really remember, maybe Exotic Woods. cheers |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Old time" archtop |
Dave Stewart wrote: Hope you like it. Are you kidding? I LOVE it! Fantastic job again, Dave. |
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| Author: | Joe Sustaire [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Old time" archtop |
That is great looking Dave! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations") Love the stained burst! Joe |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:39 pm ] |
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Killer!!! |
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| Author: | Bob Long [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:42 pm ] |
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Stunning!!! Again the bar is raised! Thanks for sharing, Dave! long |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:59 pm ] |
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Wow, so nice Dave. Any chance you want to give us a tutorial on sunburst finishes???? 
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Old time" archtop |
Beautiful work, Dave- as usual! What those old guitars 'could have been' - with your taste and talent... Cheers John |
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| Author: | John How [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:53 pm ] |
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A stunning guitar Dave, great work!! |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Old time" archtop |
Thanks again guys. I was feeling my way a bit on the 'burst (I'm sure a lot more experienced guys can chime in) but basically it's a 3 colour burst....amber on all, red mahogony on all but "highlights, and tobacco brown on perimeters/"darks". A light touch and invisible "blends" are the key ... as many sessions as it takes! Attachment: burst.jpg The final step (I think after the picture as I studied it some more) was a few drops of black added to the tobacco mix and airbrushed to give some added darkness to the edges / waist etc. (The final sunburst was the result of 12 seperate sessions all together and before sealing) |
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| Author: | Stuart Gort [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:46 pm ] |
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Lovely.....elegant....congruous. Send me one. |
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| Author: | Haans [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:19 pm ] |
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A beautiful rendition Dave! Glad you didn't load it up with cutaways and pickups!
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| Author: | Rich Schnee [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:12 pm ] |
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You keep hitting the mark Dave…looks fantastic!!! |
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| Author: | jason c [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:55 pm ] |
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Really nice Dave. I dig the old time jazz boxes like that. Jason |
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| Author: | sanaka [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:18 pm ] |
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So sweet I can't even believe it dude. wow. sheesh... |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:21 pm ] |
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Pultrichudinous! I love it!! Dave F. |
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