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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:23 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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Here are some shots of the steel string built in my class from this semester. It was built from an LMI kit. The side fret markers are inlaid ebony and maple. Bindings are flame maple, Sitka Spruce top and EIR back and sides and Ebony fretboard and bridge. The neck is mahogany laminated with maple and EIR
The finish is catalyzed urethane.
ENJOY!

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peterm

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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:42 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:05 pm
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Location: Bakersville, NC
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Ficou bonito demais!

Robbie, once again your students are learning from the right person!

and....I like that soundport! Did I say that before already?

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Chris Cordle

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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:45 pm

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Beautiful!

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Dickey

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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:52 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Wed Dec 29, 2004 5:10 am
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Location: Argentina

Wow, what a finish. Cool frets too. Keep up the great work.Dickey39073.954525463

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Anthony Z

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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:24 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:53 am
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
First name: Anthony
Last Name: Zlahtic
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
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Status: Amateur

Very nice -- love the 4 leaf clover!

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D Stewart

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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:42 pm

Cocobolo

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Really nice Robbie. Love the finish and the woods. The binding looks seemless.

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MSpencer

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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 5:32 pm

Koa

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Location: United States

Very Nice! certainly something they will be proud of

Mike

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rich altieri

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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:44 am

Koa

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Location: United States

Awesome!!!

What are those fret markers on the side of the fretboard. I love the idea. Inlay??

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Serge Poirier

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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:07 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Sun Dec 25, 2005 6:32 am
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Location: Canada

Excellent craftmanship and very nice looking guitar Robbie, Love the idea for the ebony fret markers!

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LanceK

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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:08 am

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Well done teach!

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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:51 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:23 am
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Location: United States

muito obrigado e feliz Natal para voce.
I like your soundports too. Very classy.

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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:00 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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[QUOTE=rich altieri] Awesome!!!

What are those fret markers on the side of the fretboard. I love the idea. Inlay??[/QUOTE]

Thanks everyone for the compliments everyone. The story behind those fret markers is interesting. I at first installed round ebony dots but wasn't happy with the results. Me thinks to meself...this is an opportunity to be creative!

So, I removed the round ebony dots and inlaid a piece of square ebony in the binding. It was a bit too much ebony for my tastes so I decided to break it up a bit. I then inlaid a piece of maple purfling in the middle of the ebony and that made it acceptable again. I would love to say that I thought up this design and set out to execute it but it just kind of evolved into what you see. Anyone ever had that happen?

Merry Christmas and may we all install many fret markers in the upcoming year

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James W B

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:28 am

Koa

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First name: James
Last Name: Bolan
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Country: USA

You wouldn`t mind telling us how to do that finish would you.
James W BJames W B39075.4365393519

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gburghardt

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:14 am

Mahogany

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Location: United States

As usual Robbie, an excellent guit-box. Have a merry Christmas!

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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:27 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:23 am
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Location: United States

I already have.

I outline each detail step by step in my Guitar Finishing DVD. It is available from one of our sponsors here, LMI or from my publisher linked from my website.

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James W B

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 6:58 am

Koa

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Thanks Robbie.I have your dvd on building an om which I used extensively on my first build.I`ll be picking up your finishing dvd as well.By the way, What`s a scosh?Just kidding,I really enjoyed your video you`ve got a great sense of humor besides your skill and knowledge.
Thanks Again
James

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Robbie O'Brien

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 8:27 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Thanks James. I am glad you liked the DVD and found it useful. Got any pics of your first?

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James W B

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:44 am

Koa

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First name: James
Last Name: Bolan
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Yeah ,I posted a few a couple of months ago .probably in the archives. The topic was Ole#1 you can find it under posts by James W BJames W B39075.7489930556

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