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Author: | Ken Franklin [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:25 am ] |
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Here's my latest with some macassar zoot from the Zootman. Don't be painting that new zoot building for too long, Bob. The fumes could get to you and we need our zoot. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Macassar ebony back, sides, head sandwich Italian spruce top Ziricote, maple, mahogany rosette Ebony binding Peruvian walnut neck |
Author: | Hesh [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:43 am ] |
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Beautiful geetar Ken. I really like the unique cut-away and of course the zoot too. I wondered what new members who have not been properly indoctrinated to the meaning of the term "zoot" might think from your thread's title....... ![]() Nice job! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Burton LeGeyt [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:52 am ] |
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Ken, what did you think of the walnut for the neck? That dark wood looks great with the ebony. Did you stack the heel or did you find a thick piece? |
Author: | MaxBishop [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:55 am ] |
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Ken, Could we see a closeup of the rosette? Thanks, Max |
Author: | Daniel M [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:40 am ] |
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I'm with Ken... I'd like to see a rosette closeup too. Gutsy move on the point of the cutaway! Love it. |
Author: | Ken Franklin [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:47 am ] |
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Burton, the Peruvian walnut was softer and lighter than the black walnut I'm used to. It was a little fibrous too and I thought it might be hard to final sand before finishing but it wasn't and it took the finish well, It was quite stiff so I wasn't too concerned with the lighter weight. It's a laminated neck without any stripes. I couldn't find any thick stock, but I'll be looking for it now. Max, here's a rosette closeup. ![]() |
Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:03 am ] |
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Wow! Dang... I quit. (To quote some of the emotions previously expressed over such lovely work.) Steve |
Author: | Jim Watts [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:09 am ] |
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Ken, That is really wonderful! |
Author: | KenH [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:22 am ] |
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beautiful guitar !! |
Author: | Bobc [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:53 am ] |
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Ken that looks fantastic. You sure did that Macassar Ebony justice. I really like the cutaway and the rosette. Very nice work. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Mike Collins [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:48 am ] |
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Ken; What a sexy guitar! ![]() It really is beautiful and has such a alluring appeal! Mike |
Author: | stan thomison [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:26 am ] |
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Really nice Ken. CLASS,@ fine rosette. I have built sevral with the peruvian walnut and will probably make love the stuff, if used as the main neck wood or as laminate. |
Author: | stan thomison [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:29 am ] |
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meant & fine rosette not @ and will probably make many more. hit the post button instead of the review. nice when new stuff up and running for edit. |
Author: | Mattia Valente [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:00 am ] |
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Very, very nice! How's the rosette made? Tiles? Otherwise? |
Author: | Ken Franklin [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:30 am ] |
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Mattia, here's a photo of part of the process. I first make a log of edge grained veneers and back cutoff pieces. It's a little flimsy, but the tiles I slice off of it are sturdy. I build the rosette in the channel I cut with my fly cutter. I even use the drill press for temporary clamping. That's a picture of another rosette I did using the drill press to clamp. After it's made I use the fly cutter to install the purfling lines. ![]() |
Author: | Colin S [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:31 am ] |
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Incredible workmanship and aesthetically stunning! Colin |
Author: | Sam Price [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:46 am ] |
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I absolutely love that delicate cutaway. Looks like a petal. An extremely elegant guitar. |
Author: | WaddyThomson [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:44 pm ] |
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What Colin said. I don't know what it means, but it sounded really nice. I really like the guitar. Bob's Zoot never disappoints. Nice work. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Arnt Rian [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:32 pm ] |
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Very pretty! Can we also have a closer look at the bridge, there is something going on with the bridge pins...? |
Author: | Dennis Leahy [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:59 pm ] |
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Ken, what a knockout! Bet she sounds just as pretty! Yep, that's zoot alright (and in good hands.) Dennis |
Author: | Kim [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:09 pm ] |
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What Dennis said, but I will add outstanding! Cheers Kim |
Author: | old man [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:00 pm ] |
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Wow, Ken, that is really fine looking!!! Are your bridge pins staggered? Ron |
Author: | Ken Franklin [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:40 pm ] |
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Arnt, I stagger the bridge pins as insurance against future cracking, but I like the look too. ![]() |
Author: | Bob Long [ Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:54 pm ] |
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WOW! Beautiful, Ken!!! ...is the neck stained or is the Peruvian that dark? long |
Author: | MaxBishop [ Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:28 am ] |
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Ken, Thanks for the photos. That rosette is uniquely beautiful! Max |
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