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Don Williams
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Stunning! She's a beauty!

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SWWEEETTTT Brock! Man, don't cover up any of that top with anything...I vote for clear! I'm hoping my 100th guitar will look like that!

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Great work Brock, tortis.
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Love that subtle burst ... adds a nice touch to a gorgeous guitar.


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Great looking guitar Brock. I'd go with the tortis, it'll be a classy look.

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Beautiful. Just beautiful. I'll cast my vote with the clear pickguard. That top is too nice to cover.
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Beautiful work Brock. Another vote for the tortis.

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Wow... I'm not usually a fan of sunburst finishes, but i love this one. Elegant understatement at it's best.
Beautiful guitar!
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Great guitar Brock,I'd go with a tortis pickguard.

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I don't get a chance to post that often but for this one I needed to take a moment.

Holy Moly that is a beauty!

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Fantastic work Brock!

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Amen to all that's been said. Everything works together on this guitar, and you should feel satisfied. And I can feel your struggle as to keep it or sell. You'll regret whichever path you take!
Pickguard--I think either way you go will be fine.
Lay the Tortis on there--unstuck--for a couple and see how it looks to your eye.

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Wow! We have a winner. Give that man a ceegar.
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Brock, Astounding! Beautifully done. I love the peghead shape. I'm doing one similar, but not quite exact. I think it is very elegant. Very well done. I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks!
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That is one fine looking guitar Brock. You should be very proud of yourself.

I think a pickgard for sure, but don't have a preference. The tortis will add some elegance to the whole thing, and the clear will as well, just a different elegant look.

Or what about a nice, brazilian pickguard to match the rosette and binding? Would that be out of place?

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Gorgeous guitar, although I'd probably have left the top untinted. But then I'm not a big fan of tinted anything on acoustics. I love the understated, clean design, everything works together really well. Kudos!

You're also making me ponder the sets of Madagascar Rosewood I've got sitting here, calling my name. Must..resist..temptation...

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[QUOTE=Mattia Valente] You're also making me ponder the sets of Madagascar Rosewood I've got sitting here, calling my name. Must..resist..temptation...

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Resistance if futile, give in to the darkside Mattia, and together... oh, nevermind.

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Superb work Brock, my vote, the tortis.

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[QUOTE=Rod True] [QUOTE=Mattia Valente] You're also making me ponder the sets of Madagascar Rosewood I've got sitting here, calling my name. Must..resist..temptation...

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Resistance if futile, give in to the darkside Mattia, and together... oh, nevermind. [/QUOTE]

But it's arguing with the Zootman's quilt sapele, the cocobolo, and now the Ziricote and the waterfall Bubinga are butting in as well!

It's just not fair!
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Kind of answers that question about if a tree falls in the forest...if all the Zootman's wood is sitting there arguing after a trip thru the bandsaw...

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Man that is killer Brock, I love the headstock, I am on the fence with the pickguard idea can you put a tortise on temporarily so we can vote on it. It may look stunning either way

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[QUOTE=Evan Gluck] Man that is killer Brock, I love the headstock, I am on the fence with the pickguard idea can you put a tortise on temporarily so we can vote on it. It may look stunning either way [/QUOTE]

Yes. I can do that. It needs to be worked a little to fit the sound hole shape, but it will be enough to give you the idea.

I will post it yet this evening.



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