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Arnt Rian
PostPosted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:41 am 
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I don't think I have posted any new work here in a long time, here are som pictures of my latest guitar.

Steel string acoustic, sinker redwood top, ziricote b/s, mahogany neck, macassar ebony FB and bridge, mostly ziricote appointments with maple and pearwood purflings, nitro finish. A few firsts for me with this one: New body shape, as you can see it is a type of curvy 'Gibsonish' small jumbo, similar to several other such ones on the market, my first sinker redwood top, with a new (for me) rosette style inspired by Jason Kostal and others (thanks Rod ;-)).

For various reasons, this one took a long time to build, and many other instruments were built while this one was in the works, but in the end I really like the way it turned out. I need to get me some more of that redwood...



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Ken Jones
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Absolutely gorgeous, Arnt!


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mqbernardo
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Arnt, you hit the nail on the head... what a stunner!

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mkellyvrod
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What a great combination of woods. All the lines appear flawless and all the mated surfaces clean and crisp. Couldn't find a thing not to like about this one. Outstanding!
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Fred Tellier
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Wow Arnt, well executed as usual. Great wood combination, extreme elegance.

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Tom West
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Very tasteful and excellent workmanship............CONGRATS.
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Tony_in_NYC
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Beautiful. Amazing wood and workmanship.

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George L
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Always a treat to see your work, Arnt. Your design sensibilities and craftsmanship are impeccable and I love that rosette. Thanks for sharing.

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That is a beauty!!!
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That's a gorgeous guitar. I like how everything is tied together so well. You have excellent taste!
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That is beautiful! Very elegant. [clap] [clap] [clap]

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Robbie_McD
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Spectacular!
Your attention to detail is inspiring. Love the new rosette...
I see an endpin jack - what did you use for a pickup?
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SteveSmith
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Arnt, This one is gorgeous, your guitars just keep getting better and better. Glad to see you're still out there plugging away.

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Joe Beaver
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That's a Winner!!!

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WaddyThomson
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You just have spectacular taste, Arnt! That's a killer guitar!

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David Wren
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Nick Royle
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Rod True
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Oh Man Arnt, that is outstanding!!!!!

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Arnt, that's one great looking guitar!
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Arnt -- that is an especially nice looking guitar -- very well done!!!
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I always love your work. Gorgeous.
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Colin North
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A true touch of class Arnt.

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+1 for what everyone else has said. You never disappoint.

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Arnt Rian
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Thanks everybody, you are very kind! Posting pretty pictures of shiny guitars here is a little like 'preaching to the choir' of course, but OTOH its always nice to get pats on the back from one's peers. ;) Anyways, I've been doing more and more 'traditional' guitars over the last few years, so its fun to make something that looks a little bit more 'contemporary' once in a while.

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I see an endpin jack - what did you use for a pickup?
It has a K&K mini pickup


<edit> Hey, it seems I've become a 'contributing member', what's up with that?!

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charlton
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Absolutely scrumptious! Yummy!

Excellent work!
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