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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Here is a very dense, OLD Growth set of Brazilian Rosewood. This set came from a luthier's estate who retired in the 70's. It has a truly exceptional tap tone. The sides are about 6" wide. The back will easily make a dreadnaught. Retail value is $900. You can end the auction for a bid of $750 and get free domestic shipping. (We are going to try this one without a reserve).  We can only ship in the USA. Sorry guys.The auction ends tomorrow TUESDAY at 3PM EST. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Yeah... I have to admit... I am a little nervous about this, but we will see... |
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| Author: | Paul Burner [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
I'll start with $100 |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
$250 |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
$400, Just trying to relieve some of your stress Brock. (And don't worry.....I have a US address for you!) |
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| Author: | Ken C [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
$550 |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Brock, I don't really want to be picky, but since we are getting into some pricey wood here, can you work a bit on getting some contrast into your photos? Maybe adding a closeup? |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Yeah, I can try, but the lighting in my shop is terrible and my camera skills suck... but I will try. Are you blowing this all the way up (I have to click it twice). The image is 1250 wide. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
This has 60 seconds left |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Ok. Ken... You're the man! Thanks. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Nice steal Ken. Beautiful set of wood. |
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| Author: | Ken C [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
WaddyThomson wrote: Nice steal Ken. Beautiful set of wood. Thanks Waddy. We'll see if I actually receive this one. I haven't had the best of luck in actually receiving sets won at these auctions. I had quit bidding for a long time because of this. Ken |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
You aren't alone, but I have gotten my sets without a hitch, so far. I have had to wait a couple of months on an occasion or two, but everything has come through. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
I think the problem has to do with the mishmash of lights in my shop. It is 1/2 incandescent with 300W bulbs and 1/2 florescent -- some with warm bulbs and some with cool. And halogens all over my workbench. I am shooting with a 10MB Coolpix set on "SCENE" with the flash off. The concrete floor is really a very light gray. I use Fireworks to prep them. Mostly I am reducing them and doing the unsharp trick (100,.6,0) to not lose detail as the pics get smaller. I am certainly open to suggestions and tips on getting better pictures. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Ken C wrote: WaddyThomson wrote: Nice steal Ken. Beautiful set of wood. Thanks Waddy. We'll see if I actually receive this one. I haven't had the best of luck in actually receiving sets won at these auctions. I had quit bidding for a long time because of this. Ken I know I have been bad about this in the past, but I really am turning over a new leaf. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
If I leave it on auto yes, it fires. And it produces a lot of glare on the sets. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Interestingly enough the place is as bright as an operating room. The light color kind of sucks, but for any close work I use my bench which has nearly 1200W of Halogens on it. I have terrible eye sight, so with that much light and a good magnifier I am ok. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Just for fun, here is an auto-fix from Picasa3. Attachment: BRW3adjusted (Large).jpg Looks mucho better!  ![[headinwall]](./images/smilies/headbangwalluf8.gif "Mad") ![[uncle]](./images/smilies/surrenderflagqv6.gif "Uncle")
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| Author: | sanaka [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
If your camera has a manual white balance ability, try setting it from a piece of white paper. Should at least kinda obviate the mix of light temps you have. If you do that, and shoot from a tripod with no flash, I bet your shots will be a lot nicer. Better yet, just send me all the wood and I'll photograph it for you  Peace, Sanaka |
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| Author: | Ken C [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AUCTION :: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD (DARK / OLD GROWTH) |
Got this set today. Absolutely beautiful! Dark chocolate brown color with a few heavy ink lines. It will make a stunning guitar when I get around to building with it several more guitars down the road. Thanks for getting it in the mail so quickly, Brock. Glad the color was off in the pictures to keep you guys from running the price up too much  Ken |
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