I made some progress on the Brazilian classical I am building for the guy who does my website.
Here are some progress shots.
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:13 pm ] |
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I made some progress on the Brazilian classical I am building for the guy who does my website. Here are some progress shots.
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| Author: | A Peebels [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:35 pm ] |
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Nice guitar,nice wood. Al |
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| Author: | RCoates [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:36 pm ] |
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nice |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:54 pm ] |
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whoa - killer Brazilian! What is the rosette made of -- it looks great! |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:00 pm ] |
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Anthony, The rosette is pink ivory with sap wood-I call it the "tequilla sunrise". The top is Carpathian spruce I got from Steve at Colonial Tonewood at the ASIA symposium -it has a great tap tone. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:04 pm ] |
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Very nice Brad! |
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| Author: | Dennis Leahy [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:14 pm ] |
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That is a beautiful use of sapwood in the rosette. Very distinctive and creative! Dennis |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:38 pm ] |
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Brad, Very nice looking box! And a great use of pink ivory/sapwood. I wish I had thought of that. Come to think of I could use that in a classical I'm planning. My theme is going to be Pacific Coast.... California Laurel B&S, maybe sitka top and a western sunset rosette.... Yep! I like that.... |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:39 pm ] |
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Ahhh, a classical. So old world, uncomplicated and sweet. Great job Brad. Does that Braz smell like bubble gum? |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:43 pm ] |
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Bruce, It does smell like bubble gum-or maybe coffee...no,no it smells like chocolate-MMMMM... CHOCOLATE!!! |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:16 pm ] |
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Great looking box Brad. What kind of neck joint to plan on using? I too like that rosette! Shane |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:23 pm ] |
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Fine work as usual, Brad... Great wood (what else?)... But look at that label!!! Whoa baby! 
Steve |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:24 pm ] |
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Very nice Brad. Ditto on the rosette. |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:49 pm ] |
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Shane, This guitar is going to have the ever controversial dovetail joint. Steve, That's the label I always use. Are you refering to the fact that it is a big label? Hesh, I am glad you like the rosewood!! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:01 pm ] |
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Brad--I am referring to the fact that it is an excellent label. It is elegant, it is refined. Tasteful and beautiful. It has a commanding presence, yet is not overwhelming in its presentation. It bespeaks quality, and does so with confidence. It is the perfect compliment to Brazilian rosewood, and I would love to put one of those labels on one of MY guitars! That's sort of what I meant..... Steve P.S. In fact, I vote for a close-up of the label!! |
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| Author: | Cocephus [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 6:12 pm ] |
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Yep, what the rest said. As for the label, Thirded! |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:07 pm ] |
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Quattroed! 
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:28 pm ] |
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Looks great Brad! That set of Brazilin sure is nice! |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:11 am ] |
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Man, this guy must be a superior webmaster! Hope his playing ability is up to the challenge! BTW, are you going to give it a french polish finish? Be sure to give us a look when it's all done! |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Thu Mar 02, 2006 5:07 am ] |
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Carlton, Yes, my webmaster has done a great job with designing and maintaining my site. He was originally a customer and this will be the fourth "Goodman" he owns. As far as his playing ability-well.. Most guitars that I have sold have gone to people that really enjoy playing-rarely have they been really "great" players. I am not sure what to use for the finish on this guitar. I have finished all my instruments with nitro lacquer up to this point. On this one I am going to use either french polish or varnish,or a combination of the two. |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Thu Mar 02, 2006 5:23 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Brad Goodman] Most guitars that I have sold have gone to people that really enjoy playing-rarely have they been really "great" players.[/QUOTE] Actually, that's good enough for me. Besides, a fine instrument tends to inspire its frequent use. Could we call that a "lucious circle"? |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:11 pm ] |
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Steve, Here is a close-up of my label. I had a graphic designer friend design it and we printed them with a laser printer on parchment type paper. You may notice that I DO call myself a Luthier-although this may cause a "firestorm"-in my heart of hearts I feel that I have earned this "rank". PS: Lance, After I posted this I realized -I hope I haven't violated any policys on displaying "nudity"  |
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