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| Author: | John K [ Thu May 25, 2006 12:54 am ] |
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I know there are definite opinions around here about a "burst" finish, but see if you don't think this top burst by Tony Ferguson isn't rather tasteful. 
It is a zircote body and some kind of spruce top, (I forget exactly what kind but its whatever the client ordered) and it is trimmed with maple and it has a black/bloodwood/black purfling all over that does not show in this pic. |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Thu May 25, 2006 12:57 am ] |
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absolutely beautiful John! 
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:01 am ] |
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Now that's a really tasteful burst! (It might even silence a few of the vocal anti-burst crowd here  )
I really like the spalted/paua rosette and the zircote...yummy |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:05 am ] |
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Would you believe I'm a fan? :) |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:19 am ] |
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I'm a fan too. Tony wanted to "antique" one of mine like that but I wouldn't let him. Wish I had now. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:23 am ] |
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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:32 am ] |
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John- Such a beautiful burst and rosette.I really enjoy seeing your work, Very inspiring. You are without a doubt, one of the best!
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| Author: | John K [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:42 am ] |
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Thanks guys I took a chance on this top. I am hoping the customer will like it as well. He didn't specify an antiqued top but I took artistic license. |
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| Author: | John How [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:48 am ] |
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I like it a lot. Very nice. |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:49 am ] |
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Man, that looks great John. It gives the instrument a vintage look. Instant gravitas. You customer will be very happy. |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Thu May 25, 2006 1:53 am ] |
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Gorgeous. Where's Williams? 
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| Author: | Jeff Doty [ Thu May 25, 2006 2:01 am ] |
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John, Tastefully done! Such a beautiful instrument. Are those slots for carbon fiber rods? So, do you glue the fingerboard down, but try to avoid gluing the rods? Or....? Jeff |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Thu May 25, 2006 2:01 am ] |
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Beautiful and tasteful. I am not a huge burst fan, but that is understated and very nice. Andy |
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| Author: | John K [ Thu May 25, 2006 2:18 am ] |
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Thanks some more guys. I am hopeful hearing your response. Jeff, those slots will house two carbonfiber rods with bolts. the rods glue to the underside of the fingerboard, The bolts protrude through the block underneath the top, and are used to hold the fingerboard extension down. |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Thu May 25, 2006 2:33 am ] |
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I like it...it really makes the shell pop! |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu May 25, 2006 3:00 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Bill Greene] Gorgeous. Where's Williams? [/QUOTE]
I'm here at work, at my computer. Where are you? |
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| Author: | John How [ Thu May 25, 2006 3:09 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Bill Greene] Gorgeous. Where's Williams? [/QUOTE]
 Don looks okay but I wouldn't call him Gorgeous!!!
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu May 25, 2006 3:27 am ] |
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Very nice, bro! Say, what is the rosette? I mean, other than the pearl? That really is pretty. Oh, yes, the slight 'burst is nice, too. KBW |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Thu May 25, 2006 3:28 am ] |
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Can i call you John sir? What an elegant sunbust!
Understated is the word, really tasteful, i just love it and this is exactly what i hoped Hesh would have done to his guitar! WOW! 
Serge |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu May 25, 2006 3:33 am ] |
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[QUOTE=John How] [QUOTE=Bill Greene] Gorgeous. Where's Williams? [/QUOTE]
Don looks okay but I wouldn't call him Gorgeous!!![/QUOTE]
Like I haven't heard THAT a million times! Nobody ever accused me of being a stud, that's for sure. But as old and wrinkly as I'm getting, it don't matter anyhow...!
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Thu May 25, 2006 4:04 am ] |
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Gorgeous stuff! Elegant. Love it... |
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Thu May 25, 2006 4:21 am ] |
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| Man, I'm scared to post any more of mine...you guys keep raising the bar outta my reach!
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu May 25, 2006 4:54 am ] |
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I wish my crappy monitor at work would let me see this burst...can't hardly tell it's there, and the color is odd. But that's my monitor....everything is greenish, and reds have no life. I'm sure it's better than I can see... |
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| Author: | John K [ Thu May 25, 2006 5:10 am ] |
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Thanks some mo guys. I have to give Tony all the credit. He executed the burst exactly to specs. Only better. Serge you can surely call me John, just not outdoor john, heh heh. ( no one is privey to that. )
Bro that is that spalted maple back pressed into another role. I never could find a set of sides to match it and had two requests for spalted maple rosettes. So there is part of that back. I'll post the other part when its finished. |
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