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Neil Gardiner
PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:17 am 
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As I mentioned in another post, I finished my first and strung it up. Lot of things I'm pretty happy with and some things need more work. It sounds great. I did some recording with it on the weekend. Recorded a track with mine a my buddy's Beneteau, and mine, while not at Marc's level still held it's own. It sounded good. The boddy is a little wonky (I'm using a mold on my nest) and I had some trouble with the binding and the finish, but all in all I'm pretty happy.

Specs: Mayan Walnut/Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Macassar Ebony Fretboard and bridge. Imboya binding and rostte and headstock. Finished the body with KTM-8 and the neck with varnish.

Thanks again to those who offered help and suggestions.

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Good job, Neil. You have yourself a fine guitar there. It looks great. [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]

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Nice looking guitar.
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Nice guitar. Clean look. Love the unique bridge design
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Congratulations! Looks great. :)
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Ditto on the bridge design. Wish my first looked that nice.

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She looks great Neil - good going! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
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Very nice first geetar Neil ! Good Job.

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