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Author:  Rod True [ Fri May 26, 2006 8:11 am ]
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Well, I'm working on the next commision and the customer would like a lot of celtic appointments (inlay work) on the guitar.

Here are some ideas I have and I would like your artistic input please.

The wood is imbuia B/S, Dark WRC top, and ebony headplate, FB, bridge and bindings.

So I was thinking of going all gold MOP for the rest of the accents (inlay). I am asking the client what she would like, she's having a bit of a hard time deciding.

First off here is a sketch of the guitar



Now the tuners and the rosette





Or I could go with Paua inlay material



What do you guys think? I need some visual help here please.

ThanksRod True38863.7180092593
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri May 26, 2006 8:22 am ]
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I like it. What woods?
Author:  Rod True [ Fri May 26, 2006 8:26 am ]
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[QUOTE=Rod True]

The wood is imbuia B/S, Dark WRC top, and ebony headplate, FB, bridge and bindings.

Thanks[/QUOTE]
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Fri May 26, 2006 8:31 am ]
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Looks great
How do inlay that kind of rosette????
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri May 26, 2006 8:33 am ]
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Full width channel and epoxy filler is the easy way
Author:  Rod True [ Fri May 26, 2006 8:37 am ]
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So you two think I should go all gold, or should I do the Paua?

That's the real question.
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri May 26, 2006 8:49 am ]
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Depends on the top wood if a redwood or cedar Paua. If a spruce all gold in my opinion
Author:  tl507362 [ Fri May 26, 2006 8:52 am ]
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I say gold MOP all the way through. I don't think it would look good with all gold, then abalone just for the rosette. I think all gold will go with the tuners and peghead of ebony. That gold and black theme looks good with celtic designs. Good luck.
Tracy
Author:  Mark Swanson [ Fri May 26, 2006 12:25 pm ]
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If you want to see some good celtic art ideas, check out this website- And go to the Shareware page.
Aon Celtic Artwork
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Fri May 26, 2006 12:41 pm ]
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I think all gold would look very nice. More organic, if you will. The abalone is nice too, but my personnal taste would be for the gold all around. I think the fact that the guitar will have a 'dark' look with the RWC top and all ebony trims, permits the full use of the gold. It will just add accents that should contrast beautifully with all the rest, IMO.

( I think this will look very very cool... I'm planing an EIR, curly redwood top and ebony trim myself.)
Author:  Cocephus [ Fri May 26, 2006 1:09 pm ]
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Yeah, go with the gold, Rod. It`ll match up with the appointments more gooder, IMHO
Author:  JBreault [ Fri May 26, 2006 1:43 pm ]
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Another vote for all gold. A green pufling line would look good with the black and gold too.
Author:  DaleH [ Fri May 26, 2006 1:59 pm ]
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I had Andy Depaul Draw this one up and make it. It may give you some ideas. Your welcome to the cad if you want it, Andy has it on file.
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Fri May 26, 2006 3:15 pm ]
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All gold here too Rod!
Author:  Billy T [ Fri May 26, 2006 5:21 pm ]
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Definitely GOLD!!!!

I've seen MOP B4!




And Burst that babe!!!
Author:  Rod True [ Sun May 28, 2006 2:06 am ]
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Thanks ya'll

I am also leaning toward the Gold MOP. I think it will keep it all simple.

Hesh, the contrasting bridge pins is a good idea. Maybe I will make the rings of the cross the same wood as the bridge pins to tie it all together.

Thanks again for the help folks.
Author:  L. Presnall [ Sun May 28, 2006 2:39 am ]
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Gold! Gold I tell ya!
Author:  L. Presnall [ Sun May 28, 2006 2:40 am ]
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Oh, and maybe scale the headstock one down just a bit, so it doesn't overpower the f/b inlays which are very cool!
Author:  Billy T [ Sun May 28, 2006 7:13 am ]
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[QUOTE]Oh, and maybe scale the headstock one down just a bit, so it doesn't overpower the f/b inlays which are very cool![/QUOTE]

OR.... Scale the FB inlays UP which are very cool!!!
Author:  old man [ Sun May 28, 2006 7:46 am ]
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Rod, I'd go gold.   I'm building twin dreads now Curly Cherry) with all gold MOP and the same Schaller tuners you have, and all ebony bindings,fb, bridge, headplate. I can't show it yet, but the black and gold really look nice.

I'm planning on using that same rosette on a future guitar for a Scottish friend, so I need you to let us know how well it inlays.

Ron
Author:  Rod True [ Sun May 28, 2006 9:15 am ]
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No problem Ron, I'll keep you all posted.

Larry, I think scaling down the headstock inlay is a good idea too. Thanks
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