Looking very nice John.
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| Author: | John How [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:42 am ] |
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Take a Look. |
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| Author: | Keith M [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:54 am ] |
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Beautiful work John I'm sure you are going to love this guitar. Is this one for you? |
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| Author: | John How [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:58 am ] |
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Yeah I think it'll be a keeper. Unless Bob can get me some more of this wood. |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:58 am ] |
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John, that is going to be an absolutely great guitar, so much history going into that. Colin |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:01 am ] |
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Looking very nice John.
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:01 am ] |
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I love that label 
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| Author: | John How [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:08 am ] |
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Michael has redone my label using his hi-tec goodies so that I can have a nice clean print. Thanks Michael . 
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:22 am ] |
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Nice, John! Thanks for posting...great build journal. Looking forward to future installmants. When it's all done I sure hope you can post a sound clip to hear how she sounds...always nice to hear your playing as well. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 3:16 am ] |
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Thanks for the follow up on this John! Looking great!
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| Author: | Dave White [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 3:18 am ] |
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Stellar guitar John
It's going to be fabulous with a great bark! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:20 am ] |
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John, that guitar just oozes coolness. You will have to keep this one...it'll be right at home. I've got an old guitar like that around here somewhere with that wide purfling. If I can get a shot, I might post it. Thanks for the look, Steve |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:45 am ] |
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That's a stellar Stella! Love that purfling!! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:05 am ] |
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Hey John, I really think you are on the right track. Let me share a couple of pics of my Grandad's guitar. I told Bruce D. that this was used successfully in the wooing of Grandma. The combination works---and I'm here to tell of it! 1st the back: 
Then the purfling: 
It is: red / fine check / wbw / bold check / wbw / fine check / red. Pretty elaborate for such a small box. Let us know how she sounds, Steve |
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| Author: | John How [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:43 am ] |
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Wow Steve, That's a fine looking guitar too. It almost looks like the same kind of wood. Do you know what it is? Also does that thing have a label in it or a brand name anywhere? |
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| Author: | old man [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:44 am ] |
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Nice work, John. Can't wait to see the finished product. Ron |
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| Author: | mikev [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:25 pm ] |
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nice work John, I have to say I'm very impressed at how quickly you are turning your train wreck into a fabulous guitar. Just yesterday I was considering dropping you a note to see how it was getting on. Your first post truely peaked my interest. Can't wait to see the finished product and hear it also.. Mike |
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| Author: | Mark Swanson [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:42 pm ] |
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That's nice work, John. I like it! Steve's Grandpa's guitar is made of quartersawn oak. Most likely some american variety. I have a few parlor guitars made of oak just like that- Steve, that one looks like it may have been refinished or something...it just looks like it's in such great shape, and a nice clean finish! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:49 pm ] |
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Hey, thanks, Mark. Yes, I refurbished this guitar 11 years ago for my aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary. Of all the disappointing things, back in the questionable 50's they had painted it black, and hung it over their mantle. Part of the job was getting back down to the original intent. The back/sides are white oak, with a bit of stain added. John, there's no name / label anywhere. It's over 100 years old, and I'm wondering if this is one of those Sears & Roebuck guitars? Also, John, how are you going to protect your spruce bridge patch from the ball ends of the strings? Steve |
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| Author: | Shawn [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:14 pm ] |
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Really nice John...well executed and the styling is period too so it has that vintage Stella vibe to it. I have played on alot of Stella's and I sure havent seen one that pretty
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:49 pm ] |
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Shawn, am i having competition on typing posts tonight, it seems you're all over the place and i can't keep up! 
Good to see ya back friend! |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:46 pm ] |
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Cool project your doin'here John! And Very nice work,Looks like you are having fun with it! |
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| Author: | John How [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 3:55 pm ] |
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Steve, the old Stella that I'm using as a guide had nothing to protect against the strings gouging and it was plenty gouged so I'm thinking about adding a little space aged protection with a thin piece of carbon fiber but I'm really not sure yet as I want it to sound like a stella. I'm slowly trying to repair the damage to the original guitar as well but it's gonna be a long shot as well as a long haul. Here, I am puting in little v-shaped splint over cracks in the top but I have a long way to go. 
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:32 pm ] |
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John that looks great. Perfect wood for the Stella repro. Keep the pic's coming. If I ever get any more of that oak I'll let you know. |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:19 am ] |
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Wow, very impressive work John. Congrats on the reproduction and good luck too on the repair of the old one. It will be cool to sit down and switch between them when you are done to compare the results. Steve, I am amazed at how great your refinishing effort turned out on Grandpa's guitar. That thing is gorgeous. It would be interesting to hear. |
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| Author: | BruceH [ Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:51 am ] |
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Nice work, John. It's amazing to see how little bracing there is on that top. What were these strung with - gut? nylon? I really enjoy playing a smaller guitar. Ever since I finished a parlor I never play my SJ. I also vote for a sound clip when you are finished. 
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