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Old 06-14-2017, 02:26 AM
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Nicely done Stephen.
I really like the fact that the matching purfling line in the heel cap doesn't go all the way through the cap, i think it draws you into it even more.

Excellent precision work as ever.

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Old 06-14-2017, 06:14 AM
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Thank you David!


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Nicely done Stephen.
I really like the fact that the matching purfling line in the heel cap doesn't go all the way through the cap, i think it draws you into it even more.

Excellent precision work as ever.

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Old 06-20-2017, 02:47 PM
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Stephen..brilliant work...I really like it

Congratulations on tying in with the TNAG London..it must be a real thrill...going to follow with interest...you're very clean work reminds me of Ted Astrand and the obsessive levels of care taken at each stage.

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Old 06-21-2017, 08:14 AM
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Hey Scott,

Thank you thank you thank you! It's true I do like to keep my work nice and tidy. When you give each process the same attention and focus these details add up in the end. Plus I love my job too much to not give the needed care. While I haven't publicly announced my partnership with TNAG I am very excited for the future with them. Stay tuned for details as I'll be releasing a new OO inspired guitar.

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Stephen

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Stephen..brilliant work...I really like it

Congratulations on tying in with the TNAG London..it must be a real thrill...going to follow with interest...you're very clean work reminds me of Ted Astrand and the obsessive levels of care taken at each stage.

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Old 06-21-2017, 01:40 PM
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Heel carve.

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Old 06-21-2017, 02:09 PM
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Heel carve.

I really like this style of heel, especially when executed with such precision - beautiful!

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Old 06-21-2017, 04:25 PM
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Thanks Drew! I like it as well

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executed with such precision - beautiful!

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Old 06-24-2017, 09:29 PM
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Sweet graphite center line...!
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Old 06-24-2017, 11:54 PM
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No extra charge!


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I love the simple elegance of this guitar. The headstock design is especially intriguing. You've got a very creative and yet elegantly simple design there. Thanks for sharing your work!
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Old 06-26-2017, 10:40 AM
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#nailedit

Hey thanks for the kind words and your support! I've always been a fan of the less is more concept when it comes to design. I like to let all the elements work together and breathe so to speak.

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Old 06-26-2017, 11:58 AM
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The finish process has begun! I really enjoy this part as the grain starts to pop and you get a feel for what the wood will look like under finish.



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Old 06-27-2017, 01:25 AM
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The finish process has begun! I really enjoy this part as the grain starts to pop and you get a feel for what the wood will look like under finish.



Looking good! Satin finish on the neck, or is that just the grain-filler?

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Old 06-27-2017, 08:50 AM
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The neck gets full gloss just like the body. The dullness is from the stain I use to darken the neck color. The photo was taken right before I sealed the neck

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