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I have not been around much...work keeps getting in the way :)
Guitar # 3 the "WinterGuitar" is out being finished but Guitar # 4 "Celtic" is being finished by me....a mistake perhaps...but ...
After having a problem with the pore filler for the KTM9 I decided to go back to nitro.
So here are some photos after rubbing out the finish:








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and a few more....





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Thats really beautiful, I really love your tail piece pattern.


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Wow very impressive.

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Very nice...love the Celtic theme. Is that redwood or cedar? Nice work!

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Very nice Bill. I bet JT is getting rather excited!

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I love walnut and think that one is a beauty!!

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Stunning!


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WOW!!


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Better than really nice!!!!

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I'll echo my good friend Hesh... The bar has been raised indeed! Hmmm... I guess it's back to the drawing board for my next end-graft...

That walnut and koa combo is to die for! Top drawer!

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Yeah baby! Great job!

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I agree with all the others- Amazing guitar

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Bill, you amaze me every time you post a new guitar, i love your creativity and i will follow your example, i bought me some box of mixed veneers from Lee Valley and will inlay my no 2 that way, if you don't mind, i'd like to PM you for advice when i get to that part of the build!

Love that walnut, she's just soooo gorgeous!

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Wow, I love this guitar.

Makes me want to try some adventurous inlay.

Inspiring.


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Bill, your work is amazing

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Bill very nice. I think you did a great job with the theme. Very understated and that is good. You could've easily crossed into gaudy, but you didn't. You obviously have an eye for design.   

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Fine work as usual!

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Really nice guitar there. Am I seeing open pores in the finish or are my eyes playing tricks on me.


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Bill,

That's simply and elegantly gorgeous

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[QUOTE=BarryDaniels] Really nice guitar there. Am I seeing open pores in the finish or are my eyes playing tricks on me.[/QUOTE]
Your eyes are just fine....hence why the Winter Guitar is out to a pro, as will any that follow.


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Swweeet! Kinda reminds me of the fret markers on the Taylor DDSM, only MUCH MUCH cooler! You must have nerves of steel doing all that celtic inlay! And the finish looks great! I'm buffing the last finish I'll do in my shop right now...all others to Tony!

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Wow Im sure loving the look of that sweetheart! I hope I can do such a good job one day, Its really tastefully appointed
as the strumpet we love to hate would say - thats hot!
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