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Doug Balzer
 Post subject: New build pics
PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 11:22 pm 
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So here are a few pics of some recent builds....haven't posted in a little while.

The first guitar is an OM in Brazilian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce, curly maple binding, Waverly engraved tuners, 25.4" scale. Custom order from client.

The second guitar is an OM in Amazon Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce, ebony binding, zebra wood purfling, Gotoh 510 tuners, 25.4" scale. Spec guitar. I think I enjoy building my own designs better than receiving custom orders, but it doesn't pay as well ;)

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Chris Pile
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So nice!

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George L
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Wow! Beautiful work, Doug. I really like the treatment you gave the dart and contrasting headstock veneer. Your aesthetic sensibilities are second to none. Well done!

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Alex Kleon
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I was wondering what you were up to, Doug. I see you've been busy with a couple more stunners! Your work just keeps on getting better and better!

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Nice work Doug! Really like the butt joint treatment on the second one.
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Greg Maxwell
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Very nice design and craftsmanship.

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Tom West
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Super nice........!! CONGRATS...!
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Simply beautiful!
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Colin North
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I'll bet your client is pleased with the BRW.
And the Amazon Rosewood/Red Spruce is stunning too.

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Dan K
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Beautiful, beautiful work. I really like the arrow inlay on the top of the second guitar.

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James Orr
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I really like the second guitar. Nicely pulled together!
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Doug Balzer
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I will confess to the OLF that the "arrow" on the top of guitar #2 was how I saved an otherwise fatal error. #stuffhappens
Thanks for the generous comments.

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