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Author:  Alain Desforges [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:08 pm ]
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So now that I've managed to figure out how to downsize some pics, here's my second in progress.

Specs:

Adi top, Master Grade EIR back and sides, Flamed Koa trim and rosette, Mac Eb. FB and head plate.

That is a shape I drew myself. I call it a Modified D***d. I just took my old Takamines shape, tucked in the waist, flared the bouts and dropped the shoulders a bit.

What you see on there is a coat of System Three Epoxy on the back and sides and there's a wash coat of Super Blonde shellac on the top.



I got my binding and purfling from Shane at Highmountain. Awesome stuff and as always, top drawer service from one of our sponsors. Thanks Shane!
So from the inside it's koa/maple/koa/EIR/Koa











Author:  A Peebels [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:38 pm ]
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I really like your binding and rosette. Overall beautiful design and workmanship.

Al
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:11 pm ]
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Very nice, Alain!
The more I see this combo (dark b/s, Koa binding), the more I like it. It is really handsome. One of those things to do for sure.
The single white purfling line on the sides was a gutsy move--but you pulled it off quite well.

SteveSteve Kinnaird38906.9253935185
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:24 pm ]
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Very nice shape Alain,and beautiful Rosewood.I also like the koa binding and rosewood combo. Very good work!
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:29 pm ]
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Wow Alain, that is looking wonderful! Will I get to strum it a bit in November?

Shane
Author:  Pete Harrington [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:30 pm ]
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Alain, WOW!!!

Absolutely spectacular. Very, very impressive.

Did you glue the purfling strips together yourself? Your choice of woods really sets off the Adi top.

The only problem I have with your guitar is that my wife has seen your pictures and now realizes that something other than B/W/B is possible. I am in real trouble!

By the way, I am really impressed by fact that you created your own shape.

Congrats,

Pete
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:47 pm ]
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Thanks a lot for your kind words guys!

Hesh, that EIR is from LMI. It's their highest grade. I don't think they call it 'Master' though. Yes, I've decided to bring it to Bob's.

Steve, the single white purfling was more stupidity than good sense Let's just say I'm not about to attempt than one any time soon...

Shane, unfortunately, this one is leaving home soon.    My very first personaly designed box won't even be mine. Me and my big mouth.

Pete,thanks man. The purfling I got from Shane was koa/maple/koa. Gorgeous looking stuff. I felt bad having to hide those flamy sides in a channel! I added a very thin 0.020 EIR lam to the Koa binding.. The EIR lam. had the same height as the binding. It was a bit of a pain in the derriere but worth it in the end.
Author:  Bill Greene [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:18 pm ]
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Wow, just beautiful. Thanks for the additional photos. Man, there are some great guitars that come from this board.
Author:  L. Presnall [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:58 pm ]
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Sweet work Alain! I love the shape and the binding, and the body shape...it may be leaving home, but someone's gonna be happy!
Author:  old man [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 3:05 pm ]
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Wonderful job!!!


Ron
Author:  burbank [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 3:11 pm ]
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Great piece of work, Alain.

I really love that EIR/koa combo, especially with the white side purfling detail. Very nice touch.

Keep us posted!

Author:  MSpencer [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:19 pm ]
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I love the modified shape, great looking work!

Mike
White Oak, Texas
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Sat Jul 08, 2006 5:02 pm ]
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Wow Alain, i should hang around at your place more often and pick up new tips on how to make beautiful design! you sure have great taste and it shows big time!

Keep it up Pal and i hope to be able to play it before she leaves the nest, i'm sure she'll sound as great as your first!
Author:  Todd Rose [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 2:05 am ]
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I love the rosette, binding and purfling, and end graft.   
Author:  CarltonM [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 2:35 am ]
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Looks good, Alain, and kudos for taking the originality route!
Author:  John Mayes [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 3:24 am ]
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awesome! I always enjoy when I see newbies put smaller/classier end grafts
in... looks like a cool guitar, and great job on the binding/purfling.
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 3:37 am ]
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Very Beautiful
I is just amazing what everyone does here on the OLF.
Number 2???????? just amazing
I still haven't attempted the mitered lines on the binding yet. You are doing
it on #2. Simply fantastic.
Also , doing a cutaway and creating your own shape!!!!
I still need my plans.


Bravo
Author:  Cocephus [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:15 am ]
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Way to go, Alain! I really like the shape you came up with. Got yourself a winner there!
Author:  SniderMike [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:27 am ]
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Alain, that's sweet! I really like the "dropped shoulders" and the binding/
purfling scheme. Nice job!!!

Mike
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:46 am ]
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I really love those bindings!! Keep it up!
Author:  hogan [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 12:34 pm ]
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Great job Alain. Looks really good. I hope my second looks half that good.
Jeff
Author:  RussellR [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:46 pm ]
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Alain

I really like it, your binding and purflings scheme is really cool, and looks nicely executed, as does the rest of the guitar.
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:26 am ]
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Guys, thank you so much for your very kind and generous comments!

I'm really glad you like the shape. It really jumped out at me once I drew it, but then again, I'm a bit partial/biased.    I couldn't wait to get it done and see what it really looked like in person.

Now I can't wait to start another one!

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