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Author:  RCoates [ Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:59 pm ]
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I think this is ,so far, my best guitar and my worst guitar. Best fit and finish (still a looooong way to go)worst build process ever. The whole thing was a fight from step one. Mistake after tragic mistake had to be overcome and hidden away. I like to think I will never work with bubinga again, but I'm sure I will.

I've learned a LOT from this one. I've learned that my woodworking skills leave a lot to be desired. I was a woodworking virgin when I started #1. I was hoping to be able to build a saleable guitar by completion of #5. I'm begining to have my doubts... Maybe by #10. I learned that I can get a high gloss shine by using target PSL and hand buffing. At the same time I learned leveling the surfaces is very important.

I could go on and on but hey let's look at some pics.













Thanx for all the help along the way
Author:  LanceK [ Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:41 pm ]
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Ronn, Very interesting cutaway! How does the side port work?
IS that Bubinga? Cedar or Mahogany back braces? I know exactly what you mean about the best and the worst! I've had that same experience, were the end product is the best you've done, but the process was hair pulling at best!
Nice work!
Lance
Author:  Josh H [ Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:34 pm ]
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Ronn

I know how you feel as well. I am just heading out to my shop to do the final setup on #6. It is the first of my guitars which has really turned out the way I wanted it to. But these first 6 have sure caused me a lot of grief. I look forward to the day when I won't be making so many mistakes. I am currently working on numbers #7-13 (yes that is to many guitars to have on the go for me, but that is another story) and am guessing by the time I finish them I will maybe be a bit closer.

I think your guitar looks great! Just keep working at it. The more experience you get the easier some of the task become.

I like your side sound port design.

Josh
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:09 am ]
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Ok where is the pic?
Author:  Colby Horton [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:12 am ]
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Looks good! I know the feeling of the whole process being a constant battle. What do you think about PSL? Will you be using it again?
   I used USL on my last guitar. In most lighting conditions it looks OK, but in the right conditions it has a bluish cast. I won’t be using it again because of that.
Author:  BruceH [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:15 am ]
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Looks good, Ronn! How does it sound?
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:20 am ]
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Lance why cant see a Pic.MichaelP38509.3891319444
Author:  LanceK [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:41 am ]
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dont know? I see them fine.
Author:  EBarajas [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:22 am ]
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Nice work Ron!
Author:  Don A [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:27 am ]
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Ronn, looking good! It's not the destination its the journey. I started at the same woodworking skill level as yourself and I know you have got me beat. That bubinga and I assume maple neck really do compliment each other.
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:55 am ]
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Beautiful Ronn. It makes me want to move my WF Bubinga up in the batting order.
Author:  RCoates [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:09 am ]
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Thnx Guys

This guitar sounds incredibly dark. Strong basses but not boomy. Just very dark and very loud. Should please the intended recipient. He is a headbanger that requested a lot of bass

The port Is really window dressing I believe. The guitar is so loud that any sound coming from the port is really just washed away. Makes it unique though.

The psl is ok but I wanna try ktm-9 on the next one. Looks like everyone is having good luck with it.

Yeah it's a maple neck Sorry about that... The back braces are redwood. The top is braced with sitka. The top is sitka and back and sides are bubinga. Flamed maple binding herringbone purfling on top and the ebony fingerboard is bound with ebony and/ maple purfling top and sides.

Edward; I plan to bring this guitar to the next SVGS meeting on June 14th. Hope to see you there. I'd like to see some of your work there as well...
Author:  Roy O [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:54 am ]
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Looks like you really decided to challenge youself on this one (cutaway, bubinga, side port) but pulled it off well. Good job.
Author:  John Kinnaird [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:06 am ]
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Good work Ronn I like the fall-away cut-away. I can sympathize with your struggle. Some guitars just fight you, some fall into place. Like kids, you just love em all and be thankful they arn't all difficult

John
Author:  Dennis Leahy [ Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:40 am ]
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Hi Ronn,

You really did have some great saves on this guitar. You definitely have increased the knot im my stomach when it comes to bending Bubinga, though. Very cool that you pulled it off!

Dennis
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