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uvh sam
PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:45 pm 
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I think I showed some process pics of this a while back, just got good photos taken before she ships out. Hope y'all like it
It's a 25 to 26" fan fret, maple/Sitka with brazilian RW accents
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Very nice. I love your originality !
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Josh H
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Love the overall look of this guitar, and the bevel on the back! Terrific!

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Such nice execution. It look as if you're revealing the Brazilian that is under the maple, as opposed to brazilian pieces on top of maple. Love love love it.

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cphanna
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What a concept! Okay...it might not be to everyone's taste, but the execution appears flawless to me. I think this thread will grow with many luthiers checking in to tell you how much they admire both the originality of this design and your rendering of the concept. Mighty darned well done is what I say.

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Chris Pile
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Very well done!

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Glenn LaSalle
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Looks awesome, I really like the originality. My only concern if I owned it is the point on the headstock breaking off due to mishap.

Thanks for sharing!

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love the look nice artistic touch

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Hesh
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Wow!!! That's beautiful and very, very cool too Sam! Nicely done and she reminds me of Howard Klepper's Dovetail Madness and Dovetail Madness II!

Good going Sam!!!!
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WoW... I am puzzled.... laughing6-hehe

Love the looks and execution. That must have taken some time to do.

I am sure the new owner will be proud to show it off.

Great job Sam,

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uvh sam
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Thanks all, bob it did take a while. Each piece was cut by hand and then reassembled then inlayed. The most frustrating part was when I got the pieces mixed up or dropped on the floor. It was really like putting a puzzle together! Overall, it is not my normal style, but a fun thing to do.....once!
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James Orr
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I don't even know where to start. This is easily, easily one of the most unique and well-executed guitars I've ever seen. Just incredible.


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Greg Maxwell
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Just incredible! This level of artistry and craftsmanship is so inspirational. You can be proud of this one!

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Everything works together on it!


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That is seriously some awesome work !

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Nice work, very Somogyi-esque. Did you apprentice with him?


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A wee touch of whimsy - love it!
Especially the double-bevel - must feel nice to hold and play....
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Is this even real? Wow. The concept, the execution... dang.

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Beautiful work.

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Wow. [uncle]

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Aw man I can't wait to see what it looks like when you are done, post pics!

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Awesome! [clap] [clap] [clap] What else can I say?

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Chapeau!! A real winner. Care to discuss your neck joint?

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George L
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Sorry, I would have responded sooner, but I passed out when I saw the guitar.

WOW!!!!

Okay, I need to go lie down for a while.

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JimS
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That is FANTASTIC!
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