This is guitar # 12 for me. Another "Family & Friends" guitar which are coming to an end very soon. Not that I won't build for family or friends anymore but I'm at the stage where I'm feeling confident to hang out my shingle for full priced commissions.
Anyway, here's the details.
Olson SJ body shape/size
15-1/8" LB
11-1/8" UB
9-1/4" waist
4-5/8" at the tail
19-3/8" body length
Scale is 25.4"
Nut 1-23/32"
String spacing at the bridge 2-1/4"
Body wood.
Back and sides are curly Imbuia I got from the Zootman several years ago.
Top is sinker redwood I won from an OLF auction (remember those?) also several years ago.
The rosette is endgrain spaulted birch which was book matched from 10 pieces.
Neck is 5 piece laminated Honduran Mahogany, Curly Maple, Walnut.
Fretboard, Bridge, Headstock plate and heal cap are all from the same board of Katalox (Mexican Ebony) I got from Burton LeGeyt several years ago.
Curly maple accents all around include: Full body, neck and headstock binding, end graft, T logo on the headstock and the signature on the fretboard.
Bone nut and saddle
Schaller Tuners.
Finish is French Polished shellac. This is my first kick at FP and I did like it but it will take some time to develop patience and skill to really pull it off well. I'm about 85% satisfied with the finish and from 3-5 feet away it looks good. Getting upclose it looks ok-ish.
Edit: The pictures aren't great quality as per my typical standard. I'll get better pictures done soon.
Here's a short video of my friend Ken playing a tune. Recorded with my Nikon Coolpix P510 camera. Sound quality isn't the greatest but you get an idea.
Cheers
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