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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Rushed a finish on #2 and took it to ASIA

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:14 am

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Here it is with a, mostly done, finish on it. I'll do a few more sessions on the back and sides to clean up the pores that are left, but it looks OK. Most of you know the history of this one.

Romanillos plan
EIR / German Spruce
Australian Lace Wood bindings
Ebony Fingerboard
Cocobolo Bridge
Gilbert Tuning Machines
Mahogany V-Joint Neck with Spanish Cedar Head

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Rushed a finish on #2 and took it to ASIA

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:20 am

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The sound is good, fuller than #1, but still with the complex highs and much nicer bass. I'll try to get a "Ringer" to play a clip for me. You don't want to listen to my playing.

Thanks for looking.

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David LaPlante

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:37 am

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I really enjoyed seeing this one Waddy,
Beautiful sound and the purflings and rosette are lovely.........worth all that time and trouble!

Best!

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Marc

Post subject: Re: Rushed a finish on #2 and took it to ASIA

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:56 am

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Nice work Waddy, beautiful guitar.

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Bill Hodge

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:16 am

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Thanks Waddy, this was quite the eye candy for sure. [:Y:]

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Rushed a finish on #2 and took it to ASIA

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:26 am

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Thanks guys. I appreciate it. I was glad to hear your perspective at ASIA, David. You made some good points, and your guitars are immaculate. By the way, nice article in "Guitarmaker". I didn't see it till I got home and got my mail on Monday. You have any other secrets up your sleeve?

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:29 pm

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that sounded as nice as it looked

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Randolph

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:15 pm

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Waddy, this is a fantastic guitar! I love the rosette and fingerboard extension. She's a real beauty - especially for your second. Great job. [:Y:]

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Fred Tellier

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:39 pm

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Very cool guitar, I like the headstock and neck. Whats the next build?

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Rushed a finish on #2 and took it to ASIA

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:09 pm

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Thanks, guys!

Fred, the next, which I was building along with this one, till I started the assembly in the solera is a Bubinga/Lutz, of similar design, which I can assemble now that #2 is out of the solera.

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Post subject: Re: Rushed a finish on #2 and took it to ASIA

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:45 pm

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#2?

superb!!

really good job!!

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Colin S

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:29 pm

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Waddy, another triumph! I love your approach to building, and it does produce excellent results, even if this one has tried your patience a little

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C'mon, I've heard you play before and it was pretty good, (Let's face it you play better than I can

) let's hear it please.

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Rushed a finish on #2 and took it to ASIA

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:36 pm

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You are too kind, Colin. I'll see if I can put something together, even if it's simple. In my case, when Hambone gets in front of a microphone, he forgets what he's doing! wow7-eyes

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GregG

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:12 pm

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Really like the headstock, and she sounds beautiful.

Cheers,

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StevenWheeler

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:56 pm

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I'm lovin' it Waddy.
The headstock is so Everette'ish, and that's some good company!

Steve

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Chuck

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:27 pm

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Beautiful guitar! If I can get to that point in building I will be very please with myself.

Waddy wrote "By the way, nice article in "Guitarmaker". Would someone tell me what Guitarmaker is and how I find out about getting it? I am guessing it is a mag. of some kind but I am not familiar with it.

Thanks,
Chuck

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Rushed a finish on #2 and took it to ASIA

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:31 pm

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Thanks to all of you for your comments.

Chuck, "Guitarmaker" is the quarterly magazine of the ASIA (Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans). Go to their website, www.guitarmaker.org, and join up, and you'll get a copy each quarter. My reference was to David LaPlante's nice article, in the current issue, on making marquetry. It's a good magazine directed at building and repair of stringed instruments, and the articles are written by builders and repair professionals. I recommend it highly.

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