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| Author: | Marcus [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | #12 Finished (Parlor) Lots of Pics. |
I just finished #12 up last week. Indian Rosewood back and side Sinker Cedar from Mr. Woolson Bloodwood binding Fretboard and bridge are both IRW Honduran Mahogany Neck with maple/s.cedar laminate I, unfortunately, did not get any sound clips  Let me know what you guys think.                     
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| Author: | Nick Royle [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:14 pm ] |
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Very beautiful, mate! Looks quality. Love the binding and rosette choices. Excellent inlay work all round. |
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| Author: | mkellyvrod [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:25 pm ] |
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Impeccable – the fit and finish looks flawless. Love the contrast with the bloodwood bindings on both the top and the back and sides. ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") 
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| Author: | Nick Royle [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: #12 Finished (Parlor) Lots of Pics. |
Quote: Impeccable That's the word I was looking for!
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:34 pm ] |
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It's full of stars! (well done, Marcus) |
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| Author: | ChrisC [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:58 pm ] |
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"Beautiful" would be an understatement. Inlaying the stars on the cedar top is daring, but I see you got plenty of practice! |
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| Author: | cphanna [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:07 pm ] |
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Marcus, that is a very nice and interesting guitar. Now, to my personal taste, I'd like a few less stars on the top, but I LOVE the stars on the back. Don't interpret that remark as a criticism, because it is only an expression of my personal taste. It's not my guitar. It's yours. And I think it's wonderful! Your craftsmanship with regard to inlaying all those stars has just got my jaw hanging slack in the breeze, man. Congratulations! Patrick |
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| Author: | Quine [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:10 pm ] |
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Sweet guitar man. The finish looks awesome |
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| Author: | Mark Chinworth [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:55 pm ] |
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Spectacular! The star theme is very well balanced. I personally would have had an anxiety attack inlaying those bad boys into such a beautiful top. Great execution and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. I was about to execute my first headstock inlay; I guess I will have to use something other than a Monotype Corsiva "B" as planned. Lol. Back to the drawing board... |
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:05 pm ] |
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Spectacular execution of a bold theme! |
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| Author: | Mike Lindstrom [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:36 pm ] |
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Love it! Nice work all around. Bindings look great. |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:16 am ] |
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Beautiful job. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:39 am ] |
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I think you did a stellar job 
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| Author: | John A [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:46 am ] |
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Love it ! - but now to my opinion - you need some stripes on that guitar - preferably red and white !! |
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| Author: | A.Hix [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:54 am ] |
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STELLAR!! |
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| Author: | giltzow [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:40 am ] |
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Very Impressive! Inlaying the stars on the sound board is very well done. |
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| Author: | Rodger Knox [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:52 am ] |
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Wow, that's a Star Trek for sure! As Capt. Picard would say "Nicely done!" |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:13 pm ] |
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Very nice! I've been asked many times if I could do a cutaway on my size 2's. I never really saw the point. It seemed that a little guy like that needed all the air volume it could get. Did you notice any change in tone with the cutaway compared to ones you have done without? Thanks Terry |
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| Author: | rusty999 [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:15 pm ] |
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Sorry, but I'm depressed now ....... |
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| Author: | Marcus [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:46 pm ] |
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Thanks, everyone, for the very kind words. BTW, the finish is Tru Oil. Terence Kennedy wrote: Very nice! I've been asked many times if I could do a cutaway on my size 2's. I never really saw the point. It seemed that a little guy like that needed all the air volume it could get. Did you notice any change in tone with the cutaway compared to ones you have done without? Thanks Terry I didn't notice much of a difference. It might have sounded a little more shallow than another one I built without the cutaway. I was still impressed with the volume of these small guitars. However, this one was rushed out the door and I didn't get enough time with the final product to really test out the sound on it. Unfortunate. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:08 pm ] |
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Thanks Marcus. Terry |
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| Author: | gozierdt [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:49 am ] |
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Beautiful. The wood choices work so well together, and the inlays are outstanding. I'm more and more liking bloodwood for bindings. Relatively inexpensive, bends well, and provides a great color contrast to so many of the tonewoods. |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:04 pm ] |
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Stunning, Marcus! Amazing craftsmanship. How many sessions of Tru-Oil and did you do any sanding or buffing? |
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| Author: | Marcus [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 3:26 pm ] |
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It seemed like I applied about 500 coats of Tru-Oil. In reality I was probably around 15-20 coats. It was my first Tru-Oil guitar so I had a few wasted coats as I was trying to figure out my process. I used scotch brite/steel wool between each coat. I found that sandpaper was a little too aggressive. I did buff it after about 2-3 weeks of curing. The finish is pretty soft so I had to move the guitar pretty fast or the I would buff through the finish. |
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| Author: | rusty999 [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 5:05 pm ] |
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Are the stars inlaid ? That must have taken you some time . Is it abalone or what material you use ? I need to learn about inlay now after seeing the brilliant job you have done here. Are there any special secrets about inlaying or is it down to using a dremel and lots of patience Sorry bout all the questions but i am a beginner Rusty |
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