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Wow Mark, I am new to the forum but have checked in on your website for a couple of years now, and all your guitars seem to be works of art, but now you take it to a new level. Congrats, and thanks for sharing.
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I see you are a neighbor here in Southern New Hampshire. You are welcome to come out to my studio and see what I'm working on first hand and get the tour. Just give me a call! Mark
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Frets
I installed the frets today;
I chose to use the Gold EVO frets. They wear better than regular nickel frets. It's said they sound better which I can't say I've noticed but, I think they are a bit better with hammer ons and a little smoother bending strings. In any case, they look great on the Olivewood fret board; You can also see that I took the time to do the rounded semi hemispherical fret end dressing. It's another playing comfort item and also gives you a little more usable fret surface. Plus it just looks a lot more finished. So we're coming along! Thanks for following along! Mark
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What a special creation Mark. You continue to amaze!
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My goodness, I don't think I've ever seen a guitar combine form, beauty, and function so well! Love getting on this thread just to see the updates!
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Very handsome Mark. How's that new bandsaw?
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I just stumbled upon this thread. Beautiful work, Mark. Thanks for sharing your art with us all!
I've never seen a cutaway like that; it's beautiful? Can you tell me about it? |
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Thanks cigarfan! I do have many new ideas incorporated into this guitar. What is exciting for me is that some of these ideas are new techniques that open a lot of doors for more creativity. So there will be a lot more to come!
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Thanks Haasome, the bandsaw and I are getting along well. I'm experimenting with blades and working out a re saw sled. Quote:
theme I have going on with this guitar.
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You just keep upping the ante!!!
Love the gold frets
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Thanks for commenting VJP5 and thanks for the thumbs up on the gold frets.
With more to come I'm not done yet! Mark
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Those frets work great, that is one incredible guitar you are building. |
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Great! You're welcome any time. This fall I will also again be participating in the Monadnock Art Tour on Oct. 7, 8, and 9th. I am working to have a number of finished guitars on hand for this event as it has proven quite successful for me. There will be 50 studios open with all kinds of great work. It's a great time to come out!
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Finishing Up
I've been finishing up on some of the niggly little clean up work and will have this ready for finish next week;
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Oh My!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow, that turned out beautifully Mark. Congratulations.
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