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Author:  Joe Sustaire [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:30 pm ]
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Stained spruce top, mahogany b&s, maple binding and head plates, golden era 3 to a plate tuners.
Built from plans I got from JJ, thanks!

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I finished the neck using Minwax Rub On Poly following Zlurgh's suggestions. Rubbed on with a small piece of paper towel, about 6 coats, I liked the way it worked so went ahead and did the box also. After curing about a week I rubbed it out with some rottenstone on a piece of felt to make it a bit less glossy.

Best news, it plays and sounds good. A bit different than the smaller bodied grand concert and parlor sizes I usually build. My first paddle head also, just have a thing for slot-heads.
Joe
Author:  Darryl Young [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:42 pm ]
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It looks great Joe!!! [clap]

Did you make the neck? I like the way you did the end graft and the stained top has a neat look to it. Did you do standard Martin bracing for a dreadnaught?
Author:  bluescreek [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:52 pm ]
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nuttin wrong with that piece . she is a sweetie
Author:  jackwilliams [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:53 pm ]
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Great looking guitar Joe!
I love 12 fret dreadnoughts...
regards,
jack
Author:  ChuckB [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:08 pm ]
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Sure looks purty! I really like the color of the stained top.

Chuck
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:08 pm ]
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Looks like you did those plans justice, Joe. That guitar has a lot of mojo and I'll bet it sounds great.
Author:  StevenWheeler [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:19 pm ]
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Looking good Joe,

The Wipe On Polyurethane is so easy to apply it almost feels like your cheating. Wait until you see how durable those six thin coats are, you're going to like that finish even more.

Steve
Author:  timoM [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:25 pm ]
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I caught myself smiling as I looked at your photos. That guitar has an old friend quality, well done. T
Author:  Brock Poling [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:37 pm ]
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That is hot....
Author:  George L [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:02 pm ]
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I like everything about it. Well done!
Author:  Tom West [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:06 pm ]
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Congrats Joe, nice job.....!!
Tom
Author:  theguitarwhisperer [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:21 pm ]
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Is there a thread to the wipe-on poly suggestion? I used it on a neckthrough once, but I'm considering it for my own 12-fret dreadnaught that I will be working on in 2 weeks.
Author:  Stephen Boone [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:45 pm ]
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Elegant is the word that comes to mind for me. Very nice. Classy too.
Author:  CharlieT [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:16 pm ]
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Joe - that is a beautiful dread! I have not always appreciated slope shoulder dreads but they are really starting to grow on me.

I love the look of the stained top!!! May I ask how you did it?
Author:  alan stassforth [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:54 pm ]
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That's really beautiful, Joe!
Congratulations!
Author:  rono [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:04 pm ]
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Fantastic! To my eye, the simple appointments give this guitar a real attitude. There is so much grace in simplicity.
Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:29 pm ]
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Joe you are getting really good at this.....nice job man!!!!
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:18 pm ]
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Very nice, Joe, and a stellar job on the top color.
Great match for the mahogany.

Steve
Author:  Mitch Johnson [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:32 pm ]
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Nice work Joe! Everything ties together nicely. Love the end graft and stained top with tortise pickgaurd! [clap] [:Y:]
Author:  DannyV [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:09 pm ]
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Beauty Joe! Bet it sounds great. Back strap looks great especially with those tuners. I like the laminated butt strip too. That finish looks like it would make a nice playing neck. I'll have to keep my eyes open for some. Is it fairly new on the market?

Great work [:Y:]

Cheers,
Danny
Author:  Mark Maquillan [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:36 pm ]
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Very nice. Grace and elegance that say play me.
Author:  Joe Sustaire [ Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:33 am ]
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Thanks everyone!

Yes Darryl, I made the neck and I assume this is standard martin bracing. I believe JJ got the drawing from John Hall who is the go-to guy for martin info. Here's a pic before closing up the box.

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I also sealed the inside of this box with a coat of shellac, a first, still on the fence about it. :D

And you're right Steve the wipe on poly does feel like cheating. :D Glad to hear it's so durable as well. Here's the thread where Zlurgh recommends it for neck finishing guitarwhisperer, good luck on your 12 fretter. viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=28750&hilit=min+wax+wipe+on+poly
I'm not sure how long it's been around Danny, that was the first I'd heard of it, got at Home Depo.

Charlie the top was stained with trans-tint dyes diluted with water, and applied with an airbrush. Honey amber overall, then golden brown and reddish brown to give a very subtle burst. I used to just rub them on with a rag but was having trouble with getting even gradations on some tops so Haan's steered me to using an airbrush, much easier to control.

Again, thanks for the glowing words everyone, makes my day!

Joe
Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:58 am ]
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Very nice! i love the color of the top. I see you rout your neck pocket after the box is closed. Dovetail? What's your setup for doing that?
Author:  ChuckG [ Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:13 am ]
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Vety nice, Joe. Great job! [:Y:]
Author:  Foster [ Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:30 am ]
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Beautiful Joe it has an aged look very tastefully done. Old time charm.
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