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Sweet, it's got a propellor!
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Here are a few more photos that Mike just sent me of the completed sides all glued together. The other guitar in the photos is the "sister" Cocobolo Meridian to my guitar that Mike is building for Healdsburg. John Last edited by Cocobolo Kid; 10-01-2017 at 10:53 PM. |
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Moving at Full Speed Now
Mike is moving at full speed on my Meridian now. Here are the latest batch of photos:
John Last edited by Cocobolo Kid; 10-01-2017 at 10:56 PM. |
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...and More Photos
Here are the rest:
John Last edited by Cocobolo Kid; 10-01-2017 at 11:00 PM. |
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Looking good, John. Can't wait to see it completed!
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John, that inside of the back set is gorgeous! I'm sure the outside is just as striking but that really caught my eye. If I were you, I'd find myself peering through the sound hole and port every time I picked it up!
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Thanks Phil and Steve
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If he doesn't at least he's added both a sound hole AND a soundport for you to get the occasional view
Looking great and is going to be beautiful when finished, but then aren't all Baraniks? (mine arrives in approx. 3 hrs time )
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Baraniks are Beautiful!
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More Great Baranik Photos
The build is starting to get exciting now as Mike is getting to the decorative part of the guitar now. For the headstock, heelcap, rosette and tail-wedge accents, I sent Mike several Celtic patterns to choose from, and he worked his usual magic. The celtic pattern is inlayed in black ebony on Purple Heart, and the surrounding woods will be African Blackwood and sick Cocobolo (cut-offs from the back and sides). The binding on this guitar is going to be African Blackwood, with black/Koa/black purfling.
Without further ado, here are the sample Celtic inlay photos: I can't believe how good Mike is at fine detail work. He's got the hands of a Keebler elf! John Last edited by Cocobolo Kid; 10-01-2017 at 11:10 PM. |
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I cant wait to see the finished guitar. Very nice, Congrats!
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Looking great as usual. Can't wait to see how it looks when Mike puts it all together. Thanks for sharing the updated photos.
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Headstock and Rosette
Thanks for the nice words Chad and Matt.
Here are a couple of photos of the headstock and rosette taking shape: If all goes well, Mike says that my Meridian will be finished by the end of July! I can't wait, John Last edited by Cocobolo Kid; 10-01-2017 at 11:11 PM. |
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Gorgeous, as are all of Mike's! Congrats!
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Thanks Jenn
Thanks Jenn. I guess I'm not the only one who's a night-owl.
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