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Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Fri May 05, 2006 10:04 am ]
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Well I had a gift in the mail today from Tony.
This one is another Mac Ebony Guitar...#3....It seems that once I made
one, I
had commissions for 3 more!!!!! This one is a bit different. It is an OM
14 -
24.9 where the other 2 were a parlor and 000-12fret.
Waverly Tuners...seems that is all I use.
Like my parlor, there is a sunburst on the neck. I did this for 2 reasons
1. It looks cool
2. The customer wanted an icthus..(sp) inlayed on the neck, so that his
son
could see it when he played. Inlaying on mahogany isn't easy. By using
the
sunburst, it makes the pearl pop out.
After this one, no more mac ebony for a while....now I have 2 Koas to
build
and the 12 string SJ is almost ready for finishing.










azimmer138842.7965509259
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Fri May 05, 2006 10:08 am ]
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Outstanding as usual Andy!

PS, Have you noticed that you have a High end Gee on yer fretboard?

Serge
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Fri May 05, 2006 10:17 am ]
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Looks just Beautiful as all your builds do Andy! Man,you are quick too!
Author:  burbank [ Fri May 05, 2006 10:44 am ]
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Classy, Andy!
Author:  Rod True [ Fri May 05, 2006 10:49 am ]
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I want to see pics tomorrow after the strings are on too Andy.

Very nice.
Author:  Don Williams [ Fri May 05, 2006 10:51 am ]
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That's gorgeous!

But there's something fishy about that neck....



I'd also be concerned about that metal saddle adding a lot of weight to the bridge. Perhaps you should make it a bit smaller.



Bee-oo-T-full !
Don Williams38842.8293518519
Author:  Pwoolson [ Fri May 05, 2006 10:52 am ]
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Great work Andy. I like it a lot, even the burst. Typically I'm not a burst fan but it looks great with the dark b/s. In fact I think a regular mahogany neck might have looked a bit out of place against those sides.
ING, isn't that some sort of insurance company or financial planning company or something like that? You're building for the fortune 500 now. Good work!
Author:  charliewood [ Fri May 05, 2006 10:53 am ]
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I think that bursted neck looks pretty wild if you ask me
I would definitely not apologize for that! Its something I would consider myself.
I really think your guitars are out of site - the last flat top I saw of yours blew me away -{the travel guitar} and you have had me thinking about trying one for myself down the road ever since. I hope it looks as half as good as yours turned out.
Good Job, keep it up!
Cheers
Charliewood
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Fri May 05, 2006 11:13 am ]
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The Ing is the persons last name
Kevin Jon Ing.
Author:  L. Presnall [ Fri May 05, 2006 11:36 am ]
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That's a heartstopper Andy, but of course.... you'd be the guy! I've not used Mac Ebony, but looks like I need to investigate! Just superb work!
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Fri May 05, 2006 12:25 pm ]
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Andy, that's superb. Tony has done you proud.
I just sent him a guitar today, and your picture is timely. Now I can hardly wait!

Steve
Author:  old man [ Fri May 05, 2006 1:42 pm ]
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Gorgeous guitar, Doc. You really have the touch.

Ron
Author:  Billy T [ Fri May 05, 2006 4:06 pm ]
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Nice inlay! Nice, Nice work!

Looks kind of like the Running Dog Guitar Logo.
Author:  MSpencer [ Fri May 05, 2006 4:13 pm ]
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Great Looking work!

Mike
White Oak, Texas
Author:  LanceK [ Fri May 05, 2006 11:14 pm ]
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Andy, what a great looking guitar -- AGAIN!
Your work is outstanding.
I noticed you don't have any side fret markers above the 14th fret, I really like the way that looks! Its clean and simple, you wouldn't think that leaving out 3 or 4 tiny dots would make such a nice statement.

I'm always looking for ideas and stylish markings that personify (my) vision of a contemporary guitar, as that is my favorite type. Don't get me wrong, I love the old Martins, Gibson's, and the vibes of a nice Collins or Huss and Dalton, but if I were a guitar buying guy, id be all over a nice Blanchard Bristlecone.

The clean sideboard of your fretboard its a perfect example to me of contemporary styling.
Author:  Dave White [ Sat May 06, 2006 12:22 am ]
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Class!!
Author:  Cocephus [ Sat May 06, 2006 3:30 am ]
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Stunning, Andy!
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sat May 06, 2006 4:43 am ]
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Thanks for the kind words.
Actually I am getting sick of Mac Ebony...3 of the last 4 were mac ebony.
It seems that when I showed the 1st one to customers etc....they wanted the
same thing...
Now for somthing different...I prefer understated elegance....
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Sat May 06, 2006 5:21 am ]
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[QUOTE=azimmer1] Thanks for the kind words.
Actually I am getting sick of Mac Ebony...3 of the last 4 were mac ebony.
[/QUOTE]


Then send the rest of that sickening mac ebony to me, Andy. I hate to see fellow OLF'ers suffer!   

Steve
Author:  charliewood [ Sat May 06, 2006 5:55 am ]
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Andy
is that a natural + finish? or did you stain somewhat? when I looked at them at Allied they looked a little pale but your finished ones look wonderful!
So did the finished example on the Allied site,
Please tell me.
Cheers
Charliewood
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sat May 06, 2006 8:25 am ]
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This finish is clear cat urethane....No stain
The only stain is the sunburst on the neck
Andy
Author:  Anthony Z [ Sat May 06, 2006 9:50 am ]
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Again!! Nice...very nice...
Author:  Rossy [ Sat May 06, 2006 6:27 pm ]
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That's one fine looking guitar. I love the bursted neck too. Good job!
Author:  peterm [ Sat May 06, 2006 6:46 pm ]
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Are a beautifull guitar! The finish is like glass!
Love the burst!
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