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Rod True

Post subject: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:01 pm

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Some of you may remember me posting about the L-00 I built for my father in law last summer. It was a family group project. You'll also remember that it wasn't finished (just a couple seal coats of shellac, no real finish on it).

Well, I've got it finished and I have to say that I'm 95% happy with the finish (are we ever 100% happy with our own finishes?). The finish is Target EMTech 6000. Hand buffed (got to get a buffer set up!)

My Wife is also advancing her photography skills quite nicely I must say and here are some pictures from yesterday that she took for me. Check out her website www.liannatrue.com for more of her work. I think she's pretty amazing 8-)

Enjoy

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JJ Donohue

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:08 pm

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Beautiful guitar, Rod...and kudos to Lianna. She has obviously brought out the best in you in more ways than one! laughing6-hehe

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lactose

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:15 pm

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Joined: Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:44 pm
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Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

The rosette and body shape are what set this guitar apart for me. I love it.

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Danny R. Little

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:16 pm

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Location: Meredosia, IL 62665

Rod:

Very nice. Where's the 5% you don't like? Must be on the inside.

How do you like the EM6000?

Danny R. Little

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Danny R. Little

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:20 pm

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Location: Meredosia, IL 62665

Also...

What wood is the fretboard? At first I thought the curl was reflections, but it looks like dyed curly maple??

Danny R. Little

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jackwilliams

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:24 pm

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First name: jack
Country: usa

Great looking guitar Rod, and nice photography too !
regards,
jack

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Rod True

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:27 pm

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JJ, I sure enjoy having you as a friend

Danny, thanks. There are a few micro scratches that I'm sure would come out if I had a power buffer and not had to buff by hand. That's the 5%

And the fretboard, bridge, binding tail wedge and headstock veneer are all Tasmanian Blackwood. The body is Cuban Mahogany (rosette too) with an Adi Spruce top. Neck is one piece Honduran Mahogany.

Thank you Jack.

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LuthierSupplier

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:33 pm

Koa

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Location: United States
First name: Tracy
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Status: Amateur

Great job Rod! I love that little guitar!

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JohnAbercrombie

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Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:39 pm

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Location: Victoria, BC
First name: John
Last Name: Abercrombie
Status: Amateur

Lovely work, Rod.

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cwood8656

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:40 pm

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First name: Chris
Last Name: Wood
City: Chester Springs
State: PA
Zip/Postal Code: 19425
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro

Beautiful guitar Rod. Love the rosette and the inlay on the fingerboard especially. Your wife's photography looks first class as well.

Chris.

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Lars Stahl

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:59 pm

Koa

Joined: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:26 am
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Location: sweden
First name: Lars
Last Name: Stahl
City: Stockholm
Country: Sweden
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Yes Beautiful indeed !!! [:Y:]

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Hesh

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:00 pm

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Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Very cool "60" guitar there Rod my friend and the pictures are very cool too.

Good on both of ya!!! [:Y:]

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Mike OMelia

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:02 pm

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First name: Mike
Last Name: O'Melia
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro

Good job Rod!

Mike

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TonyKarol

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:47 pm

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Very nicely done Rod .. your skills are coming along just fine !!!!

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Colin North

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Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:11 pm

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Beautiful guitar.
Gorgeous shape, well executed. [clap]

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ChuckB

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Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:07 pm

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One word...SWEET!

Chuck

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Mark Groza

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Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:39 pm

Koa

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Location: Michigan,U.S.A.
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Very nice Rod! I like the fretboard and bridge. [:Y:]

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Stuart Gort

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:07 pm

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First name: Stuart
Last Name: Gort
Country: USA
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Very tasteful selection of woods......gives it character. Very nice work.

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Fred Tellier

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:46 pm

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A True work of art Rod excuse the pun I couldn't resist.

Fred

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Robbie_McD

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:42 pm

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Very nice indeed!
I love the shape and simple style of the headstock - no veneer - sweet!
And the photographic quality is inspiring!

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lachrimae

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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:08 pm

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Location: Leander, TX

Love the guitar, and the photography!

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Dave Rickard

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:25 pm

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State: Kansas
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I like the shape of the heel. Very unique.

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coke_zero

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:44 pm

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First name: Peter
Country: England
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

I said it over on the acoustic guitar forum and I'll say it here, that's one pretty guitar.

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Darryl Young

Post subject: Re: "The 60" Finished - lots of pictures

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:42 pm

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Sweet! Nicely done Rod.

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J Hewitt

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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:34 am

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Cool guitar! And the photos are really nice!!

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