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Author:  Brad Way [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:17 pm ]
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Funny how quickly time passes when you are trying to finish a guitar. Well, after a few years I finally made the final push to wrap up my first! Ready to start my next and am sure it should move quicker! ;)

Here are the details:

Small Jumbo (similar to an Olson SJ)
Lutz Double Top
Claro Walnut Back and Sides (with nomex double sides and internal linings)
Curly Maple and Walnut multi laminate neck
Curly Maple Bindings
Ebony Bridge, Fingerboard, & Headplate
Varnish Finish (Rockhard)

Thanks for looking (and all those who helped along the way!)

Attachment:
Fin Front.jpg

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Finished Front2.jpg

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Finished Front.jpg

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Final Back3.jpg

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Fin Headstock2.jpg
Author:  David Wren [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:29 pm ]
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Wow ... Brad ... that is stunning work ... congratulations. If that's what you do on your first, I can't even imagine what you'll be turning out next!
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:32 pm ]
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That looks great, Brad! Way to go!
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:36 pm ]
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Very impressive finish work to say the least.
And I appreciate the neck woods combo--tasty!
Good stuff, Brad.

Steve
Author:  kjfultz [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:39 pm ]
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Absolutely fantastic!
Author:  Mark Tripp [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:45 pm ]
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Nicely done! [clap]

What's your next one going to be? ;)
Author:  micahmed [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:47 pm ]
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man looks great!! can't wait to come over and see it.
Author:  Robbie_McD [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:58 pm ]
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Well worth the time and effort, non?
Very nicely done!
Author:  Brad Way [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:05 pm ]
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Robbie_McD wrote:
Well worth the time and effort, non?
Very nicely done!


Thanks all and very much worth the effort. Why is it looking back it doesn't seem like near as much work? ;)
Author:  meddlingfool [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:30 am ]
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Epic build, especially as a first effort. Bravo!
Author:  Colin North [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:19 am ]
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Smart Looking really good, you obviously set the bar high even on your first.
Author:  Tom West [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:47 am ]
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First guitar that looks as good as just about any guitar and a double top no less. Very nice design taste. Some folks are just born to do this work. CONGRATS Brad,super job.
Tom
Author:  mqbernardo [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:52 am ]
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i´m speechless... congrats!
Author:  Dave Stewart [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:19 am ]
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Looks fabulous Brad. Well done! (Don't tell anyone it's you're first.....they'll never know!)
Author:  jac68984 [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:41 am ]
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Looks great Brad! [clap] How does she sound?

Aaron
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:23 am ]
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That's a very impressive 1st guitar Brad !
Congratulations getting her done.
Author:  jfmckenna [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:30 am ]
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WOW first build a double top? Thats quite a feet. Do you have pics of the construction process? I built my first double top a few months ago, after about 18 years of building :). I'd love to see how you did it. A sound clip would be nice too.

Nice work on the first build. I'm always amazed by first build pics here on OLF.
Author:  Tony_in_NYC [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:37 am ]
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Beautiful! Nobody would think it was your first if you did not say so. If is sounds half as good as it looks, you are surely a happy man!
How did you find the Rockhard to work with? I hear it self levels very well when you apply it. Is it as hard as a lacquer finish? As durable? More durable?
Author:  Brad Way [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:36 am ]
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Tony_in_NYC wrote:
Beautiful! Nobody would think it was your first if you did not say so. If is sounds half as good as it looks, you are surely a happy man!
How did you find the Rockhard to work with? I hear it self levels very well when you apply it. Is it as hard as a lacquer finish? As durable? More durable?


Overall I was pleased with the Rockhard. Since I don't have a spray boot I decided to use Rockhard so I could use a brush to apply. I was able to get decent results but it would ideal to spray since the finish has a good amount of amber color and if applied unevenly then the hue of the wood will look uneven. The hardness is fairly soft in my opinion vs other finishes but overall not a bad option that is fairly easy to work with. Also, since the layers of finish to melt together like Lacquer then it is easy to sand through coats and end up with whitness lines from prior coats. Everything has a learning curve! ;)
Author:  Michael Smith [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:56 pm ]
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not really sure I like guys like you who can build such an instrument on their first trip to the rodeo. I'd kind of like to come over to your place and hammer a couple of 16 penny nails into the headstock so you could hand it up better.............Beut tee full worki. laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe
Author:  Andy Birko [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:01 am ]
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Lookin' good Brad!
Author:  Steve Davis [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:52 am ]
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Very Nice!
Author:  longdrive55 [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:24 pm ]
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Wow! Simply stunning. Congratulations.

How does she sound?
Author:  Howard Klepper [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:59 pm ]
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Way!
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:05 pm ]
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Kudos, a wonderful result.
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