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Author:	Fred Tellier [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:44 am ]
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The Quilt Maple and this guitar were build together and are # 21 and 22 from my shop Cocobolo Back and sides Englemann top Ebony binding, peg head veneers and arm rest bevel Ebony 26 " 25" scale fret board. CNC cut by Andy Birko, this was a prototype board cut using his setup. African Blackwood Bridge Mahogany neck Mohawk Nitro and west system epoxy pore filler. Thanks for looking Fred

Author:	Doc [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:25 am ]
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Stunning! Doc

Author:	mqbernardo [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:51 am ]
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nice one Fred! did you finish it yourself?

Author:	Colin North [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:01 am ]
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Up to your usual exceptional fine standard I see Fred. That finish looks wonderful.

Author:	giltzow [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:08 am ]
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Very nice. Another beauty

Author:	ZekeM [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:11 am ]
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Aaaammmmmmaaaaazzzzzziiiiinnnnnggggg!!!!! That is one of the most beautiful coco guitars I've seen. Love that back!

Author:	Michael Lloyd [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:13 am ]
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Stunning!, such eye catcher!

Author:	lactose [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:22 am ]
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Beautiful work. The woods look great.

Author:	jfmckenna [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:29 am ]
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Love the coco! But, that bridge is on crooked.

Author:	sdsollod [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:54 am ]
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Beautiful Fred. You've been busy... Is it my monitor or is that Evo fret wire?

Author:	Fred Tellier [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:59 pm ]
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Yes I do my own finishing Yes the bridge is crooked , goes with the crooked fret slots and nut. Takes some getting used to but looks better than the 27/25 fan fret I did a couple years ago. Yes EVO fret wire Fred

Author:	Ron Belanger [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:52 pm ]
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As usual Fred, nice job!!

Author:	mqbernardo [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:12 pm ]
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Fred Tellier wrote: Yes I do my own finishing wonderful finish! congrats!

Author:	JSDenvir [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:58 pm ]
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Very nice. I'm envious.

Author:	Alex Kleon [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:39 pm ]
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You gave us a real double whammy this week, Fred! Thats a stunner! Alex

Author:	DannyV [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:04 pm ]
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Beauty Fred, as well as the other! I'd love to play one sometime. I've never had one in my hands. Do you just sand your own Ebony veneer for the bevel? All The Best

Author:	Josh H [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:48 pm ]
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Nice job Fred. I think I saw you name down on the list for the Elmira show this weekend. My guess is you'll have this one there this weekend? I'll be there with a few guitars and my luthier supplies.

Author:	Bobc [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:48 am ]
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Beautiful work Fred

Author:	RusRob [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:42 am ]
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Nice pair of guitars there Fred. I am curious how the fan frets feel compared to normal ones? Do they take time to adjust to playing or does it just feel natural? Love the wood selection on both. Cheers, Bob

Author:	Ken McKay [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:10 am ]
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Beautiful work. Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ken

Author:	Mike OMelia [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:41 am ]
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Fred, what finish did you use, and what binding material? Oh, did you just press the back plate into the curved volute? Beautiful work. BeautifuMike

Author:	Fred Tellier [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:22 am ]
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Quote: I am curious how the fan frets feel compared to normal ones? The 1" spread is almost unnoticed, I did a 2" spread and it is much more noticeable. Quote: Fred, what finish did you use, and what binding material? Oh, did you just press the back plate into the curved volute? The finish is Mohawk nito over West systems pore fill with shellac sealer coat. The binding is ebony. The back strap overlay is prebent and pressed in place with a wood block cut to the shape and used as a sanding block to final shape the back of the headstock. Fred

Author:	mkellyvrod [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:38 am ]
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Two guitars posted in less than a week - cutaways and bevels on both. Fred, this one is just as good as that quilted maple guitar I admired so much. Seems like you've got that finishing thing down (wish I did). I will admit that the slanted bridge throws me off a bit, but I find the fanned frets appealing - just fickle I guess.

Author:	James Orr [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:17 pm ]
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I love the way you positioned the sapwood on the sides. It really flows with the bevel. Is the body asymmetrical?

Author:	TonyKarol [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:03 pm ]
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That's really nice Fred .. I have a couple cocos on the go as well, should have them done for Ottawa ....

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