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jeffreyyong
 Post subject: monkeypod archtop
PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:08 am 
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Hi, just finished the 1st coat on a 1st monkeypod archtop inspired by the legendary builder Benedetto.
Thanks for your time looking, enjoy!


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Dave Stewart
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Pretty spectacular Jeff.... I've sometimes imagined how great a monkeypod archtop would look. More pics please (when you're ready) and I'd await hearing how it sounds!

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Gorgeous, but I'd love to see the other side as well!!!
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oh man that is gorgeous. More pics please!!!
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Yikes....that's really beautiful. We need more pics though
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jeffreyyong
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Finally its done! bliss
Thanks for looking.


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Dave Stewart
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Looks great Jeff! Not sure I'd have the heart to 'burst monkeypod, but it works! Did you have any way of calculating total soundhole area?? (I know I can do that on Turbocad). How's it sound, relative to maple?

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James Orr
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Ian Cunningham
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That burst really enhances the monkeypod, and it was beautiful to begin with. Great job. The guitar is a fantastic thing of beauty, props to the guy who's getting it.
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Hesh
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WOW is right - another beauty Jeff my friend!!! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [:Y:]
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Absolutely beautiful, Jeff! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]

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Jeff, I think that should win some kind of zoot award.
That's really amazing!

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alan stassforth
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As James said, "WOW".
Amazing pieces of wood, and work!
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Todd Rose
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Bravo, Jeff!

Some highly figured monkey pod like that would make a great top for an electric guitar.

Hmmm... I've been thinking about making myself an electric lately...

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