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Brock Poling
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I know a lot of you are not into sunbursts, but I thought you might like to see something I have cooking.

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That's a beauty Brock!!!!!!!!!
I love the colors...Getting away from the cherry colors is a nice change.
Great Job.
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I may not be into sunbursts but I am into that one. Looks great Brock. I had a Guild that was sunburst and it didn't look half as good as yours. Guess thats the difference between individual luthiers and the machine world.
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That looks great. One of the best markers of fine craftmanship is when you have to think about how the craftsman did it. Everything about that guitar works.

Outstanding!
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Brock,

It is beautiful! I love sunbursts, and yours is very well done. That ebony binding really sets it off.

How do you do it? I would love to try sometime.

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Very nice Brock! Both my electrics are sunburst, I guess I've always associated the finish with electric guitars, and natural finish with acoustics...This one looks great though, especially with the clean lines and excellent craftsmanship...A++!   

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So its TRUE! You DO Build guitars! Absoultly a beauty Brock! You HAVE to post more often!

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Thanks guys. I have a whole batch that are finishing up right now. I will post a few more pics as I get them done.

I appreciate the comments.    

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Brock, it looks great! What type of finish are you using? I thought you told me that you had trouble with finishing...doesn't look like that to me.

Maybe next time you do a burst you could take some pics and show us how you do it. I have one now that could use a burst, got it a little too hot on the bender (and black acacia doesn't like that).

Great job dude!

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Thanks, Dave.

My problem with finishing is mostly that I am not set up for it. I have to wait for nice calm days so I can spray in the yard.   

This is nitro. I am doing about 1/2 my finishes myself, and the other half I am sending out.

I have a madrose one that I will be sending to Tony soon, I can't wait to give him a try.


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Brock, you wont be dissapointed!

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I am not set up for spraying either so I French polish everything. I have thought of sending my guitars out but Have no idea who to send it to and hate the idea of having to ship a guitar 1000s of miles for spraying.
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It look good. Let us know how it plays.
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Great job Brock. I'm not a big fan of sunburst finishes, but you have done a great job none-the-less. Was this for a paying customer, or for your own enjoyment? I bet you can't wait to hear this guitar sing!
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When I built it it was for me, now it is sold.

With regards to contract finishes, there are 3 people I know that do this: 1) Dale Bartholomew -- who does some of my work now 2) Tony Ferguson (sp) -- This is Lance's guy. 3) Addam Stark -- never worked with him, but I hear his finishes are great.

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I know of a few high end builders, westcoast folks that use Addam, I spoke with him over the phone a year ago, competitive prices, nice guy, but for me, Tony is next day shipping when I use UPS Ground - it would probably be for you too Brock --

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Fantastic job Brock,I love sunbursts and this one is up there with the best.Seeing this guitar makes me want to do a sunburst myself real soon!

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Brock,

Where did you learn how to do a sunburst finish? I would like to find a good resource, so I can start studying!

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Brock, that is one gorgeous guitar. Please bring it along Tuesday so I can drool all over it as we swap finger prints

Are we still on for Tuesday? If so, what time? I'm here all day.

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Wow.....nice looking burst, and the guitaris pretty great too. Nice work. Is there anything at all you don't do well???

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Brock, it looks great. What would you call the finish? Maybe honey tobacco? The whole guitar appears well done. I notice that you are using the flat Guild type heel. I'm glad I'm not the only one.

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Brock--woohoo, really pretty. Love the maple...where'd ya get that?

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Brock

I also am not set up for spraying in doors so I have to wait for a nice day to do my spraying. Just have to be sure to pick the bugs out of the finish before you spray the next coat.

Great guitar! I would be interested in a quick overview of the sunburst process if you have the time.

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Nice guitar Brock. I didn't think I liked sunbursts or curly maple, you've changed my mind. You have a good eye.
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