I recently completed and setup the first of 3 that I started back in October. This one is a 000-12 Fret with the following specs:
...Top...Adirondack Spruce-- Very stiff but has some cosmetic flaws (much like it's builder).
...B&S...Quilted Sapele-- From The Zootman. Remember when I dropped and split the back and brace? Thanks to David Collins for the on-line tutorial as well as the Fish Glue and hardware to do the repair!
...Bracing...Adirondack Spruce (HHG)
...Bindings, Bridge & FB--BRW
...Rosette...Segmented and mitred Quilted Sapele
...Neck...5 piece laminate finished in Danish Oil
...Finish--French Polish using Robbie's method.
...Tuners--Grover gold
...Glues--HHG on everything except FB to neck (epoxy)
There are a few firsts on this one for me:
...Untucked lower X-Brace arms
...1/8" saddle with a 5* tilt
...M&T aligned and routed using the Woolson/Fox jig
This guitar is for my personal use since I have given away my first six to family members. As many of you know, I name all of my guitars. This one is dedicated to Bob Cefalu and is appropriately named, "Zootman". It honors his friendship as well as the help and advice that he has given me over 3 the past years. Thanks, Bob!
Here are some pics of "Zootman":
The sound is loud and sustains forever. I am very pleased with the results but need to have an unbiased player to fairly characterize its sound. I have a difficult time describing tone but it seems to have a very balanced voice. 12 Fretters are my personal favorites and this one is very responsive to my style of play. Thanks for looking!
Your friendship means very much to me too bro' Very very beautiful instrument that you should be very proud of. I can't wait to see it in person. Thanks again for the HONOR my friend.