That is just beautiful Peter! Real nice looking set on it as well.
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| Author: | Peter J [ Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Latest in Koa... |
There is nothing like an outstanding set of Koa and about 3 weeks worth of French Polishing.... This one is 'leaving home' tomorrow. Attachment: DSC00720-Web.jpg Attachment: DSC00723-Web.jpg Attachment: DSC00740A-Web.jpg
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Latest in Koa... |
Very nice... I have a set of Koa that I just got from Hank Mauel that is destined for a 000-12 fret. Love koa... |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:20 pm ] |
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It practically glows! |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:35 pm ] |
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Nice, That is really blond shellac. The Koa looks grea under the finish. Is this a classical guitar? The guitar is gorgeous. |
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| Author: | Matt Bouchie [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:19 am ] |
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That's some pretty Koa. Looks great! Matt |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:21 am ] |
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Three weeks well spent I would say! Really nice set too. |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:55 am ] |
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johnparchem wrote: Is this a classical guitar? John, Yes it is a classical. I really enjoy working with Koa or its cousin; Australian Black Acacia. I have built a number of instruments with both and they typically bend easily, never a problem with pore filling and always looks like a million when finished. This particular instrument was spec'd by the customer with all Koa details, bindings, headplate, backplate, backstrip, etc. I am pleased with just how well it came out and the chatoyance and figure is great. I had thought about darkening the shellac to an orange or garnet but decided against it when I saw just how much radiance the sides had with just the light blonde. |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:12 am ] |
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Peter, What a gorgeous guitar! The Koa is stunning and the Koa bindings work very well. I have been thinking about you lately and would like to get together when it would be convenient. Glad to see that your work is advancing so well. Best wishes, Max |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:09 am ] |
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That is just beautiful Peter! Real nice looking set on it as well.
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| Author: | cphanna [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:47 pm ] |
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That would be a beautiful instrument even without the finish. Your patience with the finish made it OUTSTANDING. Patrick |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:13 pm ] |
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Thanks Patrick, Max, Mark and all for the kind comments... With a wonderful set of Koa like that it is hard to go wrong... Mark, on a different subject, did you find a use for the Snakewood yet? I've been curious to see how you plan to use it. |
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| Author: | woodbutcher50 [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Latest in Koa... |
Hi Peter, That may be the first black topped classic I have ever seen!  Seriously though, that is some excellent photography, especially for highlighting the koa which was obviously your intent. What wood did you use for the bindings? It is a great combination. 'Tis Beautiful! ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations") Mark |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Latest in Koa... |
woodbutcher50 wrote: What wood did you use for the bindings? Thanks Mark, the bindings are also Koa, just a darker shade from a different piece of wood. |
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