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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:19 am

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Here are shots of my latest steel string built from an LMI kit (with a few add ons) during my steel string building class this semester. The back, sides and bridge are EIR, sitka top, ebony fretboard, mahogany neck, gotoh tuners. Peghead, end wedge, rosette and armrest are Macassar ebony veneers. Bindings and fretboard inlays are Brazilian cherry with blue purflings. Peghead marquetry was inspired by a design I saw on a Kent Everett guitar years ago done by Paul Bordeaux (sp)The original was in MOP, mine is in poplar and maple dyed black. Finish is catalyzed urethane.

well, for some reason I can't get my pics to appear when I preview the post. I haven't had any problems in the past. I will see if tracy can upload them for me.Robbie O'Brien38828.8176157407

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tl507362

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:32 am

Koa

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Here's the pics:

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Serge Poirier

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:57 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Another amazing one Robbie? WOW, LOVE that rosette, mitres, cutaway and gorgeous armrest, again, beautiful all around!

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peterm

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:15 am

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Hey!! Another one?? Love it!!

is that soundport "standard equipment" now?

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old man

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:43 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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WOOOOOOW!!!!!
That's really nice!

Is that purfling turquoise recon stone?

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Cocephus

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:56 am

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True talent and craftsmanship, Robbie! Put another notch in yer pistol grip.

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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:10 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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No, actually it is blue fiber purfling from Gurian

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Dave Anderson

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:19 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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What a rosette! Beautiful Robbie. Very cool clover port too.Great design

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burbank

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:59 pm

Koa

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[QUOTE=Robbie O'Brien] ...with a few add ons...[/QUOTE]

Robbie, that's a masterful understatement!

Masterful guitar too. Just gorgeous

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Steve Kinnaird

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:50 pm

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[QUOTE=Robbie O'Brien] No, actually it is blue fiber purfling from Gurian[/QUOTE]

Robbie, a very nice looking guitar.
You know, usually it's the details that send us, and I just love that blue purfling.
And, I like it paired w/ the Brazilian cherry. Tasty!

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crich

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:13 pm

Koa

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WOW ! Do ya think that's what LMI had in mind when they put together their kit? Your work is exceptional and inspirational. Catalyzed urethane? Is that covered in your DVD? The finish looks great. CLinton

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Anthony Z

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:13 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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Robbie very nice....I love the subtle armrest

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Arnt Rian

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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:21 pm

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Fine work as ususal. Interesting idea on the fretboard markers, I like'em!

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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:20 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Thanks for all the praise guys! I too am inspired by the work I see here on the OLF. We have some real talent here.
Yes Clinton, I do cover Catalyzed urethane finishes in my Finishing DVD. It isn't that much different then lacquer and it can be done in a fraction of the time.

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Colby Horton

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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:44 am

Koa

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Amazing!!!

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RichB

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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:58 am

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Those combination of woods look great Robbie! Definately a breakaway from a traditional rosette. How does it sound?

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Roy O

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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:43 am

Koa

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Very nice.

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RussellR

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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:25 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Lovely Job as Usual Robbie.

Really like the bindings.

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Michael Dale Payne

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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:37 am

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LanceK

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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:42 am

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Love the side sound port!

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Joe Beaver

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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:54 pm

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Love it! Armrest and all!! Those fret markers are really something.... Keep it up!

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Todd Rose

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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:19 pm

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I really like the eccentric rosette idea. I might have to borrow that.

It's torture seeing the beautiful guitars people build and not being able to PLAY THEM!!!

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Matt Gage

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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:43 pm

Koa

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Love the shamrock soundport,

Robbie,did I mention that I am an O`brien too? yupp my moms side of the family.

great job

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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:08 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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[QUOTE=Matt Gage] Love the shamrock soundport,

Robbie,did I mention that I am an O`brien too? yupp my moms side of the family.

great job[/QUOTE]

Thanks Matt! I thought the shamrock would help since it is an O'BRIEN guitar!

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