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Martin Turner
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Guitars under construction:

No 2: Torres Classical - nearly finished French Polish
No 3: Dreadie Steel String. Neck on and fretboard has been profiled ready for fret job.
No 4: Hauser Classical - Top and sides done. Currently working on back.



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Martin Turner
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And the rest of the photos....man wheres that ^^%$%%'ing edit button?






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Martin, great looking work!

Is that a Paua abalone rosette I see?

Always wondered how difficult it is to do one.

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Martin Turner
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Robert,

Yes, the rosette is paua and it wasnt too hard to do...just laborious. Heres a closeup taken after the rosette went in.



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that paua is gorgeous!


i usually like really discrete inlays, but thats awesome. looks like it goes on forever....hmmm....maybe i should have a re-think....


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Cool stuff, that rosette is just so classy. Cheers!

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Nice rosette Martin! You have been busy!

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Beautiful Rosette Brother!!
The guitars are coming along beautifully.
Good work!

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Nice work, Martin. I don't believe I've ever seen a beam connecting the head and tail blocks before. Gluing aid or handle?


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Martin Turner
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The length of batten holds the butt block square until the sides go on.
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Looks Great Martin, nice to see that someone is progressing along well, how's she sound ??

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CRIKEY Martin,,, slow down a bit would ya !

It all looks fantastic work and design .


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Martin, beautiful rosette!

I gotta try that on my next.
I’ve got a piece of Paua veneer, its about .013 thick, and 5-1/4" x 9-1/4"
I’m thinking, I could either, cut small arched pieces, or a circle.

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Gorgeous rosette, Martin...

Sounds like you've been really busy.
I remember seeing your pics of your last classical, and looks like your current jobs are turining out just as nice.
Can't wait to see them when they're finished....

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Very Nice work
Nice Mug

speaking of...where is my OLF mug!!!!!!

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Very nice work Martin, Beautiful rosette!

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Martin Turner
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Thanks for all the positive comments, much appreciated.

Cheers Martin
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Martin, great work...love the "dreadie".
Is that Indian rosewood? Looks dark and rich.
Like Evan would say, "Yay, chocolate!"

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Yes Steve the Dreadie back and sides are Indian Rosewood. Its been pore filled with Z-poxy (two coats diluted 50% with alcohol and sanded back to bare wood) and then a french polish job has been started. Top is Sitka and neck is Honduras Mahogany.
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