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03-16-2017, 07:41 PM
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Brad Goodman Lutz/Koa J-45- Finished
Here is the first guitar of 2017....
Specs. Top: Lutz spruce Back and sides: curly koa Neck: Honduran mahogany fretboard, bridge and head veneers: Gabon ebony Bindings, rosette and heel cap: grained ivoroid 24.75" scale 1-11/16" nut 2-3/16" spacing at bridge 3-7/8" deep at heel 5" deep at tail Waverly tuners 
Last edited by Brad Goodman; 05-04-2017 at 06:13 PM. Reason: change title to refelct finished. 
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03-16-2017, 07:46 PM
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Inlaying the rosette.
   Bracing the back: 
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03-16-2017, 08:35 PM
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The sides with blocks and linings installed:
 The braced top:  
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03-16-2017, 09:36 PM
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The assembly of the body:
   
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03-17-2017, 07:32 PM
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Routing the binding ledge:
   The binding completed:  
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03-18-2017, 08:01 AM
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Hi Brad,
The J45 is looking really nice. Great looking set of koa you are using. Nice to see your work again on the AGF.
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Chuck 2012 Carruth 12-fret 000 in Pernambuco and Adi 2010 Poling Sierra in Cuban Mahogany and Lutz 2015 Posch 13-fret 00 in Indian Rosewood and Adi
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#7
03-18-2017, 11:26 AM
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Hi Chuck, Thanks! I am really excited about this one. I am actually finishing it right now-need to load the rest of the pictures.
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03-18-2017, 11:39 AM
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The dovetail cavity routed:
 The neck:    Old School truss rod:   The fretboard:   The completed neck and fretboard:    
Last edited by Brad Goodman; 03-18-2017 at 11:45 AM.
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#9
03-19-2017, 11:54 AM
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Wow, really nice work. The koa is beautiful.
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John Tucson, AZ 2020 Kraut 00, Swiss/Brazilian, build 2018 Eady EG Pro Electric, Redwood/Mahogany 2013 Baranik Meridian, Blue Spruce/Cocobolo, build 2008 Baranik CX, Blue Spruce/African Blackwood 2008 Breedlove A20 Masterclass 12-string, Adi/IRW 2003 Thames classical, Euro/Brazilian Fodera Standard 4 Fretless bass, figured walnut
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03-22-2017, 07:47 PM
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03-22-2017, 07:50 PM
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Ready to spray:
  The bridge: 
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03-22-2017, 08:18 PM
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That binding channel routing jig is kinda terrifying.
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03-24-2017, 07:04 AM
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05-04-2017, 06:10 PM
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Finished this one a few days ago. Sounds good-still opening up.....
Still debating what shape to make the firestripe (turtloid) pickguard. [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]
Last edited by Brad Goodman; 05-04-2017 at 06:22 PM.
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05-04-2017, 06:16 PM
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Pretty darned classic ... I just love it! What a great burst, beautiful koa and that backstrap is very classy!
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David Wren
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