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Razo #5 Flamed Redwood/Claro Walnut
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Author:  utarazo [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Razo #5 Flamed Redwood/Claro Walnut
I had been on vacation and had not had the chance to post this guitar here on OLF. anyways i finished it and was shipped last week to the customer, who was very pleased with its sound.

specs-
Claro walnut B&S
Flamed Redwood
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
cocobolo binding
spalted maple appointments and spiral rosette (Doolin style)


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Thanks for looking

Jonathan
Author:  LaurieW [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:26 pm ]
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I really like that wood combo, nice indeed [:Y:]

Did someone steal your truss rod cover? People wil ltake anything that isn't screwed down :D
Author:  Tony_in_NYC [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:23 pm ]
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Very nicely done. Excellent wood choices too!
Author:  Alex Kleon [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:25 pm ]
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[:Y:] !!!!!! Really nice!!!!!! [:Y:]

Alex
Author:  Chris Paulick [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:06 pm ]
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nice job! I really like how you did the sound ports. [:Y:]
Author:  mkellyvrod [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:11 pm ]
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The sound ports, the head stock inlay, and the redwood top - very impressive [clap]
Author:  Donald V [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:17 pm ]
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Great guitar! The cocobolo really sets it off. Have you been by any of the LINT (Luthiers Interactive of North Texas) meetings here in the area? If not, you should check it out. A good group with a lot of knowledge.
Author:  Casey Cochran [ Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:49 am ]
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Very nice! I like the bridge, it reminds me of the hood emblem on a '55 Chevy.
Author:  Joe Sallis [ Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:01 am ]
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Beutiful!
Author:  jfmckenna [ Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:24 am ]
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Very lovely. I really dig the modernism headstock inlay too.
Author:  Chris Pile [ Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:31 am ]
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Boy! That is some sweet looking stuff!
Author:  Mike Collins [ Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:44 pm ]
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Absolutely beautiful!
I like the way you blended the heel into the cutaway!

Kepp up the great work! [:Y:]

Mike
Author:  sdsollod [ Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:17 pm ]
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[clap] [clap] [clap] Nice Job!
Author:  Goodin [ Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:05 am ]
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Nice work! I like how you left off the truss rod cover.
Author:  Beth Mayer [ Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:27 pm ]
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Yummy!
Author:  Quine [ Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:36 pm ]
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Looks really gorgeous! I like that spiral rosette
Author:  Mattia Valente [ Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:30 pm ]
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Like the design elements - the heel carve in particular is a nice original touch. Has me re-thinking how I should approach heel design on my cutaways (which are currently only in existence on paper).
Author:  Jason [ Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:45 pm ]
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[:Y:]
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:23 pm ]
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Absolutely beautiful! [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Mark Groza [ Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:05 am ]
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Great choice of woods! [:Y:]
Author:  jsmith [ Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:27 pm ]
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Great choice of woods and execution!
Author:  Ken Jones [ Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:45 am ]
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Jonathan --

This is one stunning guitar! I love your wood choices, as well as many of your design elements. Your heel design is great, as well as your headstock shape. The tuners go beautifully. I'm actually building a walnut cutaway (Venetian) that could wind up looking a bit like this one! I think I would prefer some color on the neck, but that's a small nitpick. Well done!

Ken
Author:  cphanna [ Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:11 am ]
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My favorite design elements here are the spalted rosette and the headstock inlay. Everything is beautifully executed on your instrument, but I personally would have paired that top with a less showy back and side set. I'm not criticizing--just stating my personal preferences. It really is a beautifully built instrument. Your craftsmanship is superb.
Patrick
Author:  ernie [ Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:37 am ]
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The perfect blend of color harmony. what does it sound like ??
Author:  utarazo [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:49 am ]
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Thanks everyone for the kind words, i had not taken a look at this thread since i posted it, i appreciate all the nice compliments.

as far as the guitar itself, i liked it, BUT if it were for me i would have paired the redwood top with a nice dark EIR/WENGE or another dark B&S. but the customer wanted walnut so i couldn't do much there.

here is a review of the customer with this guitar.



thanks for looking,

Jonathan
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