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SteveCourtright
PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:54 pm 
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Location: Evanston, IL
First name: Steve
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Top: Bearclaw spruce from John Hall
Back and sides: Myrtle from Rich (fryovanni)
Neck: Mahogany, maple and IRW
Bridge, fretboard, head plate, bindings, rosette, back strip, wedge, pins: Cocobolo
Frets are Gold EVO
Finish: Joe White

A big "Thank you!!!" to Joe who did the immaculate finish for me. This finish was a "door prize" that I won at a builder's meeting at Doug Mills place last year. Not only is Joe an expert craftsman and a real gentleman, but a generous person, too. In his honor, this one is named, "Joe's Myrtle."


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Steve Walden
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WOW!

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askins
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Very nice Steve. I like your headstock design. [:Y:]

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dmills
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Nice job Steve! Can't wait to play it next month at the April Chicago gathering.

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Dave Anderson
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Great job Steve !!
That's some beautiful woods you chose for this guitar.
Joes finish is awesome as usual!

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WaddyThomson
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An amazing looking guitar. Nice job! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]

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StevenWheeler
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That sure did turn out nice, Steve. I got some of that very same Coco on one of my dreads. I'm sure you'll have it well broken in for the get together next month.

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Beautiful!!!
Can't wait to play it at the OLF gathering

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CraigSz
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Steve looks like that bear didn't want to let go of that top. :D I like it a lot .
Congratulations on a great looking guitar. How does she sound?

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Mark Groza
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Nice Job Steve! Nice top too. [:Y:]
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Very nice! I especially like the headstock shape!


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SteveCourtright
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. She sounds rich and loud, but with a lot of clarity/separation. The bass is strong but not loose, but it has only been strung up for a day now. Can't wait to share it with others!

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Bruce Dickey
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All the superlatives have been used, darn it.

Steve you have a way with wood.

Sit down and play us a tune.

We just may have to make this mandatory!

Eye candy you got, thanks for sharing it Steve, nice nice.

Joe wins the prize for mr. nice guy for sure. Amazing.

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Randolph
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Steve, I'm all smiles. What a great job on all levels. Bravo. I'm also a bearclaw fan and it's superb with that myrtle [clap] [clap] [clap]
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She sure is a beauty Steve! Gotta love that myrtle.

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