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Author:  Kelby [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:57 pm ]
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As promised, here are pics of my latest build. It was built for my son, Josh. I couldn't talk him into anything more interesting than a cutaway-less dread. I guess there's a reason that's the most common guitar.

Crotch mahogany back & sides (lumber courtesy of Austin Hardwood & Hardware), Adrondack top from Colonial, maple binding, maple/coco purfling, coco bridge and fretboard (bound in curly maple).

I couldn't find the doomahicky that attaches the camera to the tripod.      So fuzzy pics is all I can offer at this time.











Thanks for looking, and sorry for my unsteady hand.
Author:  A Peebels [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:01 pm ]
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Nice! I love crotch grain wood even though it's a pain to work with. i think it's one of the nicest types of figure.

Al
Author:  Michael McBroom [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:20 pm ]
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Wow! Beautiful, Kelly!

Oh, and the couple of blurry photos probably aren't fuzzy from camera shake. It's more likely because you were focusing closer than the minimum focus capabilities of your lens. (If you look closely at both the blurry photos, you'll notice that the guitar stand is in focus.) If your camera has a "macro" setting, try that next time. Also, don't be afraid to use the flash setting on your camera, even when outdoors. That will help alleviate fuzziness due to camera shake, and sharpen up the photos too.

Best,

Michael
Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:24 pm ]
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Boy that looks good! There is a whole lot of nice little details going on that fit so nicely together. Congrats!
Author:  hogan [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:30 pm ]
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Great job; very nice guitar.

Jeff
Author:  Cocephus [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:35 pm ]
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Awesome!
Author:  Kelby [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:36 pm ]
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Thanks, guys! Michael, excellent suggestions --- I'm perfectly comfortable setting f-stops and aperture on an old fashioned camera, but this automated "macro" button crap is a little confusing to me.   

Here's a couple new picks that incorporate Michael's suggestions:



Author:  Serge Poirier [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:53 pm ]
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Beautiful guitar in all respect, i love that laminated neck and headstock, that crotch mahogany is strikingly nice! And a great looking rosette too!

Congrats Kelby!
Author:  Dickey [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:53 pm ]
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Nice. The beauty comes through, and I agree with Al, that crotch is gorgeous wood.

Author:  CarltonM [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:56 pm ]
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I like it, even if it is a deadknot!
Author:  vpelleri [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:06 pm ]
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Nice!
Author:  MSpencer [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:39 pm ]
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Beautiful!

Mike
White Oak, Texas
Author:  RussellR [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:54 pm ]
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Very Nice, indeed love the detailing on the bindings, beautiful mitres
Author:  Mark Tripp [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:58 pm ]
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Very sweet! Nitro finish?

-Mark
Author:  Kelby [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:02 am ]
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Thanks, everyone! Mark, yes, it's a nitro finish.
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:05 am ]
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Just Lovely, and I like that back, too.
Author:  D Stewart [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:25 am ]
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Very nice. I too really like the neck laminations

Donovan
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:12 am ]
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What a beauty!!!! Beautiful job!!!!!!! nice headstock shape and purfings!!!!
Your son better love it!!!!!!
Author:  JBreault [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:04 am ]
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Nice job Kelby! How's your dad's guitar doing? Did he get the cracks fixed yet?
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 5:09 am ]
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That mahog.is seriously beautiful.
I bet it was fun to bend!

Steve
Author:  Kelby [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 5:11 am ]
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Thanks again, everyone!

Joe, I wouldn't say my dad's guitar is "fixed," but it is repaired.    The more problems he has, the more impatient he becomes. So upon seeing the crack, he filled it with epoxy. He couldn't even wait to make some dust to mix in with the epoxy. It's just an epoxy-hued 1/8" filled crack. The guitar will be perfectly functional, but it will always have a big scar down the side.

Sometimes I get frustrated because my Dad really has amazing skills at all things woodworking, but those skills sometimes get masked by a disproportionate sense of urgency. If he could develop a little patience, he could make some truly world-class stuff. On the other hand, he's not in this to make world class stuff. He's just trying to have some fun. And when the guitar is finished, he will enjoy it immensely. It will sound good and look very nice, notwithstanding the scar down the side. And that's really all that matters.

I guess you could say I'm working on developing some patience for my Dad's lack of patience.   
Author:  rich altieri [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:54 am ]
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Stunning
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:13 pm ]
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A very beautiful guitar Kelby.I love that back and sides.The binding is very well done too.Your son is a lucky guy to get this one.
Author:  Jeanne [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:22 pm ]
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Beautiful job in every regard

Kelby, your son is very fortunate to have such a grand legacy from you.

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