The branches look like they're inlaid if you look close. I'm gonna say they're just inlays to make it look more like a tree
plus they're not quite book matched 
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| Author: | jeffreyyong [ Thu May 30, 2013 6:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | mango |
A New project for the coming Healdsburg Guitar Festival 2013 in California. |
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| Author: | Stephen Boone [ Thu May 30, 2013 6:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
Hello Jeffrey, Whatever you are up to I am sure it is going to be cool! |
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| Author: | ernie [ Thu May 30, 2013 7:23 am ] |
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vy creative.Like the combo of colours/ |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Thu May 30, 2013 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
Does that back really look like a tree trunk with small branches on it or dod you inlay those branches? That is super cool looking and the top is like the tree's canopy. I dig the shape of the body too, sexy curves. |
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| Author: | ZekeM [ Thu May 30, 2013 10:35 am ] |
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jfmckenna wrote: Does that back really look like a tree trunk with small branches on it or dod you inlay those branches? That is super cool looking and the top is like the tree's canopy. I dig the shape of the body too, sexy curves. I was wondering the same |
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| Author: | Lavrov Guitars [ Thu May 30, 2013 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
The branches look like they're inlaid if you look close. I'm gonna say they're just inlays to make it look more like a tree plus they're not quite book matched
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| Author: | AnthonyE [ Thu May 30, 2013 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
Im sure they are inlays. I really like the play on what nature has already created for you in that set. I love using interesting pieces of wood in my pieces, (cabinets, boxes, etc) that resemble things from nature or something similar. I typically don't play off it like you've done but use what has been generously given to me by mother nature. I'm working on a piece right now that is going to utilize a spalted birch board that has a pattern of a fire burning. It is really nice once I got to the usable part of the board. Im now letting it rest as the board was twisted something awful before I started. |
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| Author: | Greg B [ Thu May 30, 2013 11:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
Cool. With the right bridge and a double pickguard, the front could be turned into a tree moth.  Rohrschach guitar? |
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| Author: | jeffreyyong [ Sat Jun 01, 2013 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
braced the back today |
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| Author: | Chameleon [ Sat Jun 01, 2013 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
I have never seen bracing like that. Where does this idea come from? |
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| Author: | cadam5150 [ Sat Jun 01, 2013 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
Jeff is always creating and innovating. Guitars built by him a year will not be the same as those today. It is his curiosity and courage to challenge those perceived boundaries that resulted in the amazing unique guitars he has built. A good example is the use of hardwood for top plate braces instead of the widely advocated softwood. To Jeff, wood is imperfectly consistent. He believes in the ways guitar are made rather than depending on the inherent properties of wood in building fine sounding guitars. To assume that certain widely used tonewoods will result in quality sounding guitars is something Jeff stays clear of. He adopts the same philosophy in every part of the guitars he has built. Invariably the designs or methods applied by Jeff are rarely or not seen used by the commons. |
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| Author: | jeffreyyong [ Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
did the rossette today.. |
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| Author: | jeffreyyong [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:40 pm ] |
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Top braced with hardwood. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:51 pm ] |
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Really cool, Jeff. Can't wait to see it! Steve |
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| Author: | jeffreyyong [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:53 pm ] |
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Thanks Steve! we'll meet again in Aug! |
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| Author: | Ken C [ Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
Very cool! |
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| Author: | jeffreyyong [ Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
added some leaves today.... |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
The back is looking great. Just the kind of thing I like to see, taking natural wood grain imagery and adding the last few details to make it an artwork and not just a pretty piece of wood I have a similar looking set, although I was planning to use it as a volcano rather than a tree  Very cool rosette as well. You've got some guts using that set as a soundboard! What's the weight before and after bracing? Seems like it would be rather heavy in order to be stiff enough for a bracing pattern like that... I was actually thinking abot using my volcano set as a soundboard, but had mostly given up on the prospect due to the high damping, and floppiness even while thick and heavy. But maybe it is possible after all. I'll be looking forward to hearing how this one sounds  And hardwood bracing? What species, achihua? Is it really as stiff/light as spruce? |
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| Author: | Goat Rock Ukulele [ Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
I love it!!. You've taken if from master craftsmanship to playful art. That's really good |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:51 pm ] |
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Jeffrey your work never ceases to amaze me. |
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| Author: | James Ringelspaugh [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:34 am ] |
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Well done Jeff! I can't wait to see it under finish! |
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| Author: | DarrenFiggs [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:27 pm ] |
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How thick is the top, Jeffrey? |
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| Author: | jeffreyyong [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:23 pm ] |
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The Top is about 2.7mm heres a recording of a full mango.. braced with hardwood.....enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyQe-6eu1Is |
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| Author: | DarrenFiggs [ Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
Wow, that seems very thin. I've tapped some mango before and it sounded like cardboard....and that was at 1/4" thick! I'm impressed that the guitar sounds so good! Great job! |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mango |
There's not much wrong with the sound (and looks) of that guitar in the soundclip. ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations") ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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