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I'm delighted to have finally finished this one, and handed it off to it's proud owner. I built this for a fundraiser for a neighbor and firend who was very sick with brain cancer. It was raffled off at a dinner to raise $ for her treatment. The lucky winner thought he'd won the guitar on display, only to realize that he'd won a guitar to be built. He was patient, and ultimately I think he was far better off, since this one is a much better guitar than the other.

Back and sides are Pau Ferro - which I really like working with. No pores at all, very dense, and bends well. I also like the appearance, which is somewhat rosewood like, under finish, but different enough so it wont' be mistaken for it. The sitka top was from RC tonewoods (thanks, Bob), and the laminated mahogany, ebony, maple neck was all from a local lumberyard.

This one was hard to pass on - by far my best guitar so far, and it's got an interesting combo of responsiveness (with light strings, no less) and volume. It's definitely on the "projecting" rather than "enveloping" side. Very loud to the listener, less so to the player.

You may recall a previous post on this one where I had problems with the finish on the top. The advice to strip and refinish worked well (thanks, Todd), and I think the couple of thou that was sanded off the top when doing so actually improved the tone.

Thanks for looking. On to the next!

Beautiful work Corky!

Chuck

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Really nice looking instrument, Corky1

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Waddy

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Looks good, what will you build next?

Fred

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Thanks, Chuck, Waddy, Fred!

Fred, I'm building two guitars at the moment, both OM sized. The first is a commission - Amazon Rosewood with a sitka top, and some celtic appointments. The second is an Adiondack top with some very old mahogany for back, sides and neck laminate.

Beautifully elegant, and what a thoughtful gesture Corky.

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Michael Lloyd

“I was born to ignorance, yes, and lesser poverties ...
I was born to privilege that I did not see ... I didn’t know it, but my way was paved” – John Gorka

Very nice and very generous.

Best!

Is this the one you showed me at the Woodstock show?
Giving is better than receiving!

Mc

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Mike Collins

Wow, the Pau Ferro looks great, and I like the black binding
with it. Not a lot of bling, but it still stands out with your
appointment choices. Very nice

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Gene

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason- Mark Twain

Great work Corky. And Great reason too!!!

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Bill Hodge


One does not simply, own enough guitars!

Very nice!!!! Congrats on your kindness and your heart!
Jeff

Thanks, all. Yes, it's definitely a nice thing to be able to do something that you really love doing, and do some good at the same time.

Mike,

Yes, this was the guitar I showed you at Woodstock. Since then I gave it a neck reset - I wasn't quite happy with it, and the setup and sound are 100% better. (Another reason why I love bolt on M&T necks

It's fun to see these go on to their owners, although there's definitely a little feeling of emptiness when you've gotten to like how it sounds.

Very nice Corky, and a great reason to build.

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Guitarmakers withdraw-is what I call it!
I experienced this for many guitars I made.
BUT you can now make another !
Because your a guitarmaker!

Mike

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Mike Collins

Hi Corky!
That looks great. Really great. Keep pluggin'. I had a 2 month blurrrrrrr of work, back in the shop in the next few days, I can't wait. Nice Cause to donate to. I vowed my 5th to go to a cause. I have time to figure out who.

Thanks, John! Glad you're back in the shop - I'm sure you find it as therapeutic as I do. If I dont talk to you, have a great holiday!

Corky

That's beautiful Corky!
That Pau Ferro is really nice looking stuff.
What shape is that?
Large upper bout might be one reason why it sounds so good.

Simple and elegant, Corky. I like your binding choice w/ the Pau Ferro.
BTW, did that rosette come from Andy DePaule?

Steve

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Very nice I hope mine can look half that good.
Chuck

Sweet Corky! Congrats!

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Thanks, all!

I handed her off to the new owner over a nice dinner with our families, complete with a certificate obligating him to jam with me and friends on a regular basis! It was a lot of fun, and he and his wife were pretty blown away.

Alan, that's an OM shape, or OOO - can't remember the difference (this one is 14 frets to the body)

Steve, yes, you've got a good eye. I buy all my abalone from Andy Depaule. He's great to work with.

Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Looks really nice.

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