Very nicely done Brad!!
Happy Birthday too from Dave and I!!!
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Build #3 is completed! |
I recently finished up build #3. This build is for me as a birthday present. I had the day off work yesterday for MLK (also happens to be my birthday) so I got to play it some. I tried the halo markers from one of the recent tutorials on here but used sterling beads instead of the copper. Turned out pretty nice. I followed the plan for the fretboard dimensions so the string spacing feels huge at the moment but I like it! The details: Built from the Scott Antes Parlor plan. Back and sides are Bocote from LMI. Top is Bearclaw Sitka from a luthier in Seattle area. Ebony and Maple binding and purfling scheme. Bocote rosette and headplate cover. Bocote fretboard. Honduran Mahogany neck from RC Tonewoods. Gotoh GNS1 Tuners. Tung oil finish. Big thanks to everyone who helped with my constant newbie questions in the forum. Some pictures: Attachment: 1.jpg Attachment: 2.jpg Attachment: 3.jpg Attachment: 4.jpg Attachment: 5.jpg Attachment: 6.jpg Attachment: 7.jpg Attachment: 8.jpg Thanks! Brad |
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| Author: | MikeWaz [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Wow Brad! She's a beauty! I wish my #3 was half as good as yours. Congratulations. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:04 pm ] |
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Sweet build Brad, looks like you had a good Birthday! |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Here is a brief video of my guitar teacher giving it a go. iPhone video, so not great sound, but OK. Hope the link works. https://1drv.ms/v/s!AqpMOPRCiq5ajJA0mCxXaoJgLCqqdg |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Very nicely done Brad!! Happy Birthday too from Dave and I!!!
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| Author: | JoeM [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Wow, very nice! I'm still working on #1 myself. Is there a construction thread somewhere? |
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| Author: | John J [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Very nicely done. Beautiful wood choices. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Brad, that is a really pretty guitar. I like the halo side dots. Overall just nicely done! |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:43 pm ] |
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Nice looking and sounding guitar! The woodworking is really clean. I like how the oil finish turned out as well. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Nicely done! But maybe round those saddle edges out some... |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
meddlingfool wrote: Nicely done! But maybe round those saddle edges out some... Thanks! Funny, because after playing some yesterday I found that I was getting poked while palm muting, so I did exactly that!  Should I go more? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Love the simple, understated look. You rule. |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
Very nice! You seem to like bocote a lot. I'm thinking of that nice bocote uke you built. One of the details I like a lot is how the grain pattern of the bocote in the bridge fits the bridge shape so well. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Build #3 is completed! |
J De Rocher wrote: Very nice! You seem to like bocote a lot. I'm thinking of that nice bocote uke you built. One of the details I like a lot is how the grain pattern of the bocote in the bridge fits the bridge shape so well. Thanks! I built this and the Uke at the same time but the Uke was for someone else so got the priority. My goal was to have this one ready by my birthday. Love the Bocote for sure. I'll miss the pickles.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | George L [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:47 pm ] |
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Fun guitar and handsome, too. Well done! |
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| Author: | BradHall [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:08 pm ] |
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Outstanding work Brad. And happy birthday. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:32 pm ] |
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BradHall wrote: .....And happy birthday. Thank you, sir! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:15 pm ] |
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Nice job! Beautiful instrument too! |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:00 pm ] |
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Nice! ...and your photos are nice too. What did you use for lighting? |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:17 am ] |
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sdsollod wrote: Nice! ...and your photos are nice too. What did you use for lighting? These were taken in my living room which has overhead LED track lighting. I used a black backdrop I got from Amazon. I'm going to try to take some more pictures outside in the daylight, if it ever stops raining. 
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