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Author:  Chris Ensor [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:57 am ]
Post subject:  Merry Maple Christmas
So when I was 14, I was an Oscarshmidt dred. Not so much for this hopefully happy customer. (I guess I will see if he is happy after Christmas).

That's right, this one is on its way to a 14-year-old boy for Christmas.

Here are the specs:

Adi top
Curly Maple b/s
Mahog neck
Ebony bridge, fingerboard, headstock overlay, end wedge, heel cap and truss rod cover
Black and curly maple purfling on the top/back/sides
Maple and Black purfling only rosette (a first for me)
Joe White finish

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But my favorite part of it all, I got the board for the back/sides from Woodcraft in Nashville, TN for $16!
Author:  alan stassforth [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
Nice, Chris!
I am a big fan of maple. bliss
You look happy!
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
alan stassforth wrote:
Nice, Chris!
I am a big fan of maple. bliss
You look happy!


My thoughts exactly. That maple is pretty special and the dark binding sets it off perfectly.
Author:  James Orr [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
LOL, I love the last pic.
Author:  CharlieT [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
No THAT is a beautiful guitar! Very classy looking. Nice job Chris! 8-)
Author:  Chris Ensor [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
Thanks everybody for the comments. I am anxious to see if the client's son likes it. Only a few more days now.....
Author:  Bailey [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
NICE Geetar!The 14 year old SHOULD be elated!!!!! I'm also becoming a HUGE fan of the curly maple. Easy on my wallet and a great wood to work with. Pretty stuff and finishes like few others.
KB
Author:  jackwilliams [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
That is a great looking guitar Chris;
Maple is a great tone wood, finishes well and is very reasonable , price wise.
I am sure the new owner will really love your efforts,
Merry Christmas !
jack
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
Wow, what a Christmas present!
Very nice guitar--I love maple.

Steve
Author:  John A [ Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
Great last picture !! [:Y:]

beautiful guitar !
Author:  banjopicks [ Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
We need a drooling icon. That's an incredible looking guitar. I think I like tiger maple as much as cocobolo. I'm curious about the tone. Will maple make a bright sounding guitar or can it be made to sound dark? Whatever that means. Can we hear it?
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
Beautiful
Love it with the dark bindings
Author:  Chris Ensor [ Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Merry Maple Christmas
I will post a video of it after Christmas.
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