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Fred Tellier
PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:44 am 
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The Quilt Maple and this guitar were build together and are # 21 and 22 from my shop

Cocobolo Back and sides
Englemann top
Ebony binding, peg head veneers and arm rest bevel
Ebony 26 " 25" scale fret board. CNC cut by Andy Birko, this was a prototype board cut using his setup.
African Blackwood Bridge
Mahogany neck
Mohawk Nitro and west system epoxy pore filler.

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Stunning!

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nice one Fred! did you finish it yourself?

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Up to your usual exceptional fine standard I see Fred.
That finish looks wonderful. [clap]

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Very nice. Another beauty

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Aaaammmmmmaaaaazzzzzziiiiinnnnnggggg!!!!!

That is one of the most beautiful coco guitars I've seen. Love that back!
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Michael Lloyd
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Stunning!, such eye catcher!

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Beautiful work. The woods look great.
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Love the coco! But, that bridge is on crooked. [:Y:] :mrgreen: idunno
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Beautiful Fred. You've been busy... Is it my monitor or is that Evo fret wire?

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Fred Tellier
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Yes I do my own finishing

Yes the bridge is crooked 8-), goes with the crooked fret slots and nut. Takes some getting used to but looks better than the 27/25 fan fret I did a couple years ago.

Yes EVO fret wire

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As usual Fred, nice job!!
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Fred Tellier wrote:
Yes I do my own finishing


wonderful finish! congrats!

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Very nice. I'm envious.
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You gave us a real double whammy this week, Fred! Thats a stunner!

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Beauty Fred, as well as the other! I'd love to play one sometime. I've never had one in my hands. Do you just sand your own Ebony veneer for the bevel?

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Nice job Fred. I think I saw you name down on the list for the Elmira show this weekend. My guess is you'll have this one there this weekend? I'll be there with a few guitars and my luthier supplies.

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Nice pair of guitars there Fred.

I am curious how the fan frets feel compared to normal ones? Do they take time to adjust to playing or does it just feel natural?

Love the wood selection on both.

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Beautiful work. Congrats.


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Fred, what finish did you use, and what binding material? Oh, did you just press the back plate into the curved volute?

Beautiful work.

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I am curious how the fan frets feel compared to normal ones?


The 1" spread is almost unnoticed, I did a 2" spread and it is much more noticeable.

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Fred, what finish did you use, and what binding material? Oh, did you just press the back plate into the curved volute?


The finish is Mohawk nito over West systems pore fill with shellac sealer coat.

The binding is ebony.

The back strap overlay is prebent and pressed in place with a wood block cut to the shape and used as a sanding block to final shape the back of the headstock.

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Two guitars posted in less than a week - cutaways and bevels on both. Fred, this one is just as good as that quilted maple guitar I admired so much. Seems like you've got that finishing thing down (wish I did). I will admit that the slanted bridge throws me off a bit, but I find the fanned frets appealing - just fickle I guess.
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I love the way you positioned the sapwood on the sides. It really flows with the bevel. Is the body asymmetrical?
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That's really nice Fred .. I have a couple cocos on the go as well, should have them done for Ottawa ....

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