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WalterK
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Well...I can't believe it...my first guitar is complete.
My first thoughts are to Thank everyone for their support and all the questions that were answered. Thank You!!

I have such a high regard for all of you who have dedicated
their time and love for guitars. Lutherie is a fine craft and I don't consider myself a Luthier by the strict sense of the word. I am still very much an aprentice and will continue to be for a long time.

She's a Dred guitar with EIR, Sidtka spruce. Adirondack bracing!!
Binding is curly maple. Ebony fret board and bridge.
1.82" nut width. Paua abalone fret markers. Grover V-97( Gold) open back tuners. Bone nut and Ivory saddle.
By everyone's standards, it's just an honest guitar.
I put a light urethane finish and left the top a matte finish.

What is unique and pleased me was the sound. Having played guitar for nearly 45 yrs...I was most pleased with the outstanding sound quality!! YES!!
It's more than a canon. The trebles are as crisp as they could be. Really clear. Punchy base and beautifully balanced midrange. What more could I have asked for.
It would easily pass over the quality of every Martin I have ever owned. The sustain is absolutely incredible!!

Unfortunately, I promised my first guitar to my son-in-law, Jason. Oh well, it's still in the family.

It must have been all the praying that helped me produce a great sounding guitar.
So, I thank God, and I thank all of you for your help and
patience with me. I could not have made it without you all!!
I will try and post some pictures tomorrow. Not feeling well today.

May God Bless and take care all!

WalterK
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Great, But

do you have any pictures. We want pictures!!!!

So is number 2 in the works?

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Don A
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Congrats Walter, we all knew you could do it. Now just stick with it and get to feeling better.

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you get three claps when post pics


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Congrats Walter! BUT Sheish! we gotta have picture Buddy!

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Way to go, Walter!

I've just started my first. How long did it take you?

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Well done Walter

Can't wait to see the pics

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Way to go Walter,hope to see some pics soon!!

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Bravo Walter!    I'm sorry you're not feeling well, I'll move you to the top of my evening prayer list and look for those photos of your guitar soon!


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Well done Walter - I'd love to see some pictures.

Be aware - it's a very addictive "habit" you've got yourself into!

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Congrats Walter! When are you going to start on #2,3,4,5?

Everyone else is right, we NEED pics!

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