She looks classy
Any shots of the headstock ?
I think ill be looking into doing a brushed finish after seeing that
Now you can finally answer that question with pride, when everyone annoyingly asks
So ...Did ya build a guitar yet?
Congratulations
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | #1 finally strung up! |
Hi everyone! I began this guitar almost 2 years ago, and consider it as my #1. It's finally done! I can now turn the page on it and work on #2 and #3. The shape is the school master's one. The bracing is Hauser inspired. 650mm Redwood top Indian Rosewood back and sides Sitka spruce braces, everywhere Honduran Mahogany neck African ebony fingerboard Koa bindings and heel cap Indian Rosewood marquetery rosette Indian Rosewood bridge (18 holes) Bone nut and saddle Schaller tuners Em6000 finish, brushed. Please comment! Francis |
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| Author: | afwonger [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Nice! |
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| Author: | wolfsearcher [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
| She looks classy Any shots of the headstock ? I think ill be looking into doing a brushed finish after seeing that Now you can finally answer that question with pride, when everyone annoyingly asks So ...Did ya build a guitar yet? Congratulations
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| Author: | cphanna [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
There ya' go! Very nice. Lovely rosette. Good wood choices, too. Fabulous silking on that top! I wish my first had looked this sweet. (Fortunately for me and the players' universe out there, my first will never leave my own music room!) Patrick |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Well, Nice work! How does it sound? |
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| Author: | Stephen Boone [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Congratulations! Very nice looking! |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:15 pm ] |
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Looks outstanding, Francis! Congratulations! |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:37 pm ] |
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Great looking guitar. I really like the rosette. |
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| Author: | Gary L [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Congratulations on a great accomplishment! A wonderful looking guitar! |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Thanks everyone! I'm very flattered! I'm proud of my wood combo... I wanted it to look classy and sober. I think I succeed. I was scared with the brushed on finish. I managed to find some tricks and did a good job. I still need some experience and practice (now i know the importance of surface preparation), but I think it's a reasonable job I did there. She's opening hour by hour. The sound is deep but have nice and sustainable mids. High notes are also nicely singing. I'm really happy. Here a shot of the headstock. Still need some buffing. Thanks a lot! Francis |
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| Author: | munen [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:04 am ] |
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Its a great starting piece! congrats! |
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| Author: | JasonMoe [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:27 am ] |
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Impressive. Nice job! |
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| Author: | nickton [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 4:27 am ] |
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Looks like a great job, especially for a brushed on finish. ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | senunkan [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Nice work there! Congratz! |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:05 am ] |
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Great looking first build I like the rossette as well.
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:14 am ] |
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That's fantastic. |
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| Author: | Bailey [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:08 pm ] |
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Looks like a #100. Fantastic.!!! KB |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Wow, that looks terrific Francis, nice Job! |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Thanks again guys, I'm honored. I have to say I have really good teachers. |
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| Author: | Mark Tripp [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Simple. Elegant. Beautiful! |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Here's more shots... A close up on the 18 holes bridge. I really like this system. I'll never use anything else. And a detail of the finish gloss. |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Really nice! Wow, mitered tie blocks on the bridge....that looks really nice. Incredible first effort (I'm with Patrick, my #1 will not leave my music room...but neither will I get rid of it. It's a great reminder of how far I've come with each new project). Congratulations. |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:46 am ] |
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Outstanding Francis! It all looks beautiful and glad to hear it's opening up nicely. Cheers, Danny |
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
A great accomplishment. I love the rosette! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #1 finally strung up! |
Sweet! And what a finish! Steve |
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