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| Author: | Mike Lindstrom [ Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | X-Mas Guitar Done! |
It was close, but I got it done! This is a parlor I made for my nephew who was very excited about the toyish guitar Grandma got him a couple of years ago but was unplayable and tore apart. This is also the first instrument I completed completely in my own shop without any help fro others. (Asking questions doesn't count.) There were many breaks to make jigs, machines, and mistakes. I am very pleased with how it turned out. It has a really nice sound with a lot of punch. It is quite loud. Pictures were sent from Dad and Grandpa. B/S and rosette - Padauk from a guy who's wife banned him from bring any more of that orange sawdust into the house again. Binding - purpleheart - looks great with the padauk (for now). Neck - scrap either mahogany or sapelle with purpleheart lamination top - bargain sale sitka from RC Fretboard and bridge - bloodwood (makes me sneeze) Bridge is capped with purpleheart. I call it a design feature, but you all know the truth. I'll get it back to finish set-up in a month or so. I'll also do a slightly wider saddle. (My jig slipped, so I need to cut a wider slot.) Thanks for looking. Mike |
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| Author: | Dave Rickard [ Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: X-Mas Guitar Done! |
Lucky little guy. Hope he enjoys his Christmas present for many years to come. |
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| Author: | Ken C [ Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: X-Mas Guitar Done! |
Very nice Christmas gift!! |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: X-Mas Guitar Done! |
Awesome job Mike! What a great gift. He doesn't know how lucky he is! Congrats on a fine job. |
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| Author: | Gtrman13 [ Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: X-Mas Guitar Done! |
A fine guitar can be a great source of inspiration for someone learning to play. Congrats on a fine looking build! Btw, I love the orientation of the grain on the rosette. Simple, but it really makes it pop! |
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