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| Author: | Zac Stout [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
Hi everyone, I'm building the Stew-Mac mahogany dread kit, and while binding is still a ways off (I still have to brace the top and back and close the box), I'm looking for ideas to upgrade from the black plastic strip that came with the kit. I have a good supply of black walnut that I'm going to try cutting into binding strips, and if that works out well enough I may use it, but I'm interested in seeing pictures of what you guys are doing. I think I'd like to use a dark binding to go along with the herringbone purfling, although i found a few pics of Wes McMillian's white oak bound guitar in the archives that looks amazing as well. I've always enjoyed the "show me" posts, I find them very inspiring...so let's see 'em! Thanks in advance, Zac |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
Here's one with cocobolo binding. Any of the darker rosewoods look nice IMO. |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
NICE!! Good job with the binding/purfling scheme Heath! Dave F. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 3:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
The majority of mahogany guitars I've built this year have had mahogany binding as well, but Black Walnut would look great. |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
I like curly maple with rosewood purfling. Attachment: TailInlay.jpg Walnut would need some purfling as well, I think. Not enough contrast otherwise. Try .020" maple/.020" rosewood. Cocobolo would be great without any back/side purfling. |
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| Author: | Goodin [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
This is pretty much a copy of an early 1930's Martin 18 style with narrow tortoise celluloid binding (although I think they mostly used black plastic in the early 30's on 18 models) and Brazilian rosewood end graft. The pores are filled with black Timbermate. There isn't any finish on it yet in this pic but the pore filler has been sealed with a light coat of shellac. Attachment: 20131204_075548 (Small).jpg
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| Author: | JSDenvir [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
I'm kinda partial to bloodwood. Very subtle, but nice. Steve |
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| Author: | Goodin [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
Todd Stock wrote: BRW goes well with mahogany, and Martin was still binding in rosewood in the thirties Really...I wasn't aware of that but I can't say I have examined many Prewar Martins or claim to be an expert. Just going by the handful that I have owned or measured. This is my '32 0-18 which looks like black plastic binding to me. Attachment: IMG_4143 (Small).JPG
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| Author: | Zac Stout [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations") Nice looking work! I think one of the best things about these threads is seeing the high level of craftmanship and detail...it sets the bar and gives me motivation to do each job right and not just "good enough". You guys have definitely given me a few ideas, let's keep 'em coming!Zac |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
I think the darker browns have a very rich, warm, effect with mahogany. |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
I like the contrast of the lighter woods to Mahogany. Here's one with Curly Maple and a Lacewood insert in the back bordered with Curly Maple strips: http://www.peterjosephguitars.com/Peter ... .html#grid |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
James Orr wrote: I think the darker browns have a very rich, warm, effect with mahogany. I agree. Attachment: DSC03132.jpg EIR with B/maple purfling. Pat |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 3:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
I think you can get away with almost anything on mahogany and it will look good. Well anything but plastic... I don't like plastic  ![[uncle]](./images/smilies/surrenderflagqv6.gif "Uncle") 
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| Author: | Goodin [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 3:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
Black plastic can look great. Pretty much looks like ebony under a glossy finish. Circa... Attachment: Slopeendpinbig (Medium).jpg
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| Author: | Rod True [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
Tasmanian blackwood on cuban. 
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| Author: | Clinchriver [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show me your binding schemes on mahogany |
Ebony with a white line, next ebony binding will be Ebony/W/B |
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