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Jimmy Caldwell
 Post subject: Koa 00-42
PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2011 7:08 pm 
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Here's one I just finished the woodworking on for Healdsburg. I spent a couple of weeks in Hawaii in February and saw so many beautiful things made from Koa from guitars to ukes to furniture I thought I'd try my hand at it. This one is modeled after the Koa guitars Martin built in the 20's and 30's, although they never built a 42 style. I decided to use Cocobolo in place of ivoroid for bindings, heelcap, etc. and I really like the look.

I used a modified bridle joint on the peghead and the more I do of these, these better I like them.If your into vintage stuff like I am, I'd encourage you to try this joint. It really gives you a different perspective of why the Martin "Volute" or "Dart" looks the way it does. It's a beautiful joint and extemely strong. It's challenging to learn, but worth the effort. I have a set of cocobolo tuner buttons beautifully made by Burton LeGeyt that I may use on the Waverly tuners, or I may use a set of ebony knobs. I can't decide which will look better. Decisions, decisions..............

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Ian Cunningham
 Post subject: Re: Koa 00-42
PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2011 7:32 pm 
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Gotta love that koa. Beautiful guitar. I for one would really appreciate a toot on the headstock joint.
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JSDenvir
 Post subject: Re: Koa 00-42
PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2011 7:38 pm 
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That's gorgeous. I hate your guts :-)

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Kent Chasson
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2011 7:48 pm 
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Nice, Jimmy. Look forward to seeing and hearing that in August.

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Darryl Young
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I love that guitar Jimmy. Is the neck Spanish Cedar?

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Steve Kinnaird
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As usual, beautiful work Jimmy.
And I'm with you on the Coco bindings w/ Koa--perfect complement.

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Tony_in_NYC
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Beautiful. Cant wait to see some finish on it!

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Ken Franklin
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Another beautiful guitar, Jimmy. I really enjoy your work.

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TonyFrancis
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Looks Killer Jimmy. I love the Koa but thought more so you really nailed the bracing (from another thread) and aesthetic details. Great job.
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Looking great. Finish will make that one really pop.

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Corky Long
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Sweet!
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Bailey
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Make sure you post plenty of finished pictures. This one is a beauty!
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that's a beauty. Wish I could do that kind of inlay.

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