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Is the headstock veneer inlaid, or is the binding cut from one piece of timber? Either way, the workmanship is insane!
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Actually, neither. The headstock veneer is a piece of Brazilian Rosewood cut from the same boards used on the back and sides. The flamed Koa is individual pieces cut, joined and installed into routed joints like the body binding. All the purfling is hand-cut and inlaid, both the BWB as well as the paua/abalone. The "A" logo is routed and, again, the paua is inlaid. I agree that the workmanship is impeccable. |
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We're getting close to the end, just bridge, finishing and setup still to go.
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Beautiful fretboard inlay!
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Thanks! The inlay started as a canned design, and Brian made a number of changes that I requested, and to accommodate the binding and purfling on the fretboard. He cut all the paua abalone himself to get a perfect fit.
I'm very impressed with the craftsmanship, and happy with the end result. |
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I am so glad reading your experience and watching the photos. It will become a stunning finished instrument. Cant wait to see it.
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In the spray booth with a reflection of our famed luthier...
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Level finish to 3000 grit, then buff back to a shine...
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First ever Applegate Build Thread - 12 fret 00 Cedar/BRW
Put Humpty Dumpty back together again...
Raise your hand if you like a pyramid bridge, and look at the silking on that cedar top! |
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My arm hurts...
My hand is so far up it's making my arm hurt! What a beauty…
Lots of drool over this one! Cheers Paul
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I don't know if I'm of the wrong generation, or if I'm just not very hip. I thought everyone knew what a maple leaf was, but for those who don't - that's what's on the fretboard. It's not a more mind-altering leaf.
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Oh. I was confused. Almost tempted to smoke your fretboard. It is beautiful.
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Leveling frets with a sanding block that has the right radius...
And re-crowning the frets... |
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Oh so close now--Congrats!
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