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Author:  Marc [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:16 am ]
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Took me awhile but I finished. I started with David Schramm's Online Apprentice over a year ago (1976 Miguel Rodriguez, Jr. Classic Guitar), finished with the help of Cumpiano's book, Courtnall's book, Ostberg's website, and this forum. Made from lumber I obtained from Hogan hardwoods and Woodcraft, the exception being the top (lmii's 2nd grade wrc) and the rossete. Woods used are Span. cedar neck, gaboon ebony fingerboard, macasser ebony bindings, wrc top, sapele back and sides, Honduras rosewood bridge. French Polish. Many thanks to all those who offered helpful comments along the way, especially on the French polish. I'm hooked, ready to make another. Comments and critique would be appreciated so I can improve on the next one.



Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:22 am ]
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Author:  Jimson [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:29 am ]
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Simply lovely Marc - Nice job on the finish!

What are your thoughts on the sound of the top?
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:31 am ]
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Awesome first one!!!!!!!!

To take your time on the first really payed off Marc!

Your a natural!

What's next?!
Author:  Marc [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:35 am ]
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Thank you Serge, you're kind. Next, same thing only more traditional woods, perhaps some purfling this time.Marc38904.7380787037
Author:  Marc [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:39 am ]
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Thanks Jimson, MichaelP's comments on this forum helped me out on the finish. I don't have much to compare to on sound, but it sounds way better than my $100 yamaha 250c.Marc38904.7372569444
Author:  Don Williams [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:42 am ]
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Wow....she's a beauty!

Congratulations on a Very Fine first instrument.
Author:  RussellR [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:54 am ]
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Beautiful

I really love it
Author:  L. Presnall [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:08 am ]
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Nice! Very elegant and clean workmanship...this'd be a great 5th guitar, let alone 1st!
Author:  CarltonM [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:11 am ]
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Uhmmmm...I don't see much room for improvement, Marc. That looks really nice!
Author:  LuthierSupplier [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:19 am ]
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I agree with Larry and Carlton, not much room for improvement as far as looks go. Maybe sound can be improved, but that is something that everyone thinks they need to improve on. You should be very proud of this effort. I look forward to seeing more of your work!

Tracy
Author:  burbank [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:27 am ]
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Woweeeee!! You're off to a great start!!
Author:  MSpencer [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:32 am ]
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Very nice, congratulations!

Mike
White Oak, Texas
Author:  Marc [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:42 am ]
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Thank you for the complimentary posts, very much appreciated.
Author:  KiwiCraig [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:19 am ]
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That's a top guitar Marc ! Well done and congrats .

Easy isn't it ?

Regards KiwiCraig
Author:  Anthony Z [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:57 am ]
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Marc -- that is really clean work! Congrats and be proud!

Ya gotta do something about that shop (I better stop saying I cleaned mine up)
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:06 am ]
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Beautiful.
Whether it was your 1st or 101st, it is very nice. The gact that it IS your 1st.
it is unbelievable.
Congratulations
Andy
Author:  hogan [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:05 pm ]
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Great job.
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:58 pm ]
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Marc, sunburst it and you've got a killer.   

In all seriousness, I'm stunned that this is your first, and that polish is just amazing.

Bravo!

Steve
Author:  Michael Shaw [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:09 pm ]
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Beautiful Guitar Marc
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:29 pm ]
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Beautiful craftmanship! When do you start number 2?
Author:  Tomas [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:58 pm ]
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Very nice. I agree hard to improve on.

A couple of astetic things which of course are based on personal taste. I personally like more contrast in color on the bridge and venner headstock face plate. I think this would bring out the shape of your headstock and the details around the headstock slots more. By the way did you taper the tops of the slots or what? It looks kind of cool and different, but I am having trouble seeing it clearly.

Congratulations and keep going, very well done!

Best wishes,

Tomas
Author:  RCoates [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:52 pm ]
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First guitar, but from the looks of your shop you're no stranger to sawdust...

Very, Very nice!
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:05 pm ]
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Super job! It looks very nice.Your first is quite an accomplishment isn't it. Congrats on a very cool guitar!
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