Hatcher Greta Build for TAMCO

[CoolerKing]

Yet another drool worthy hatcher thread. I might need a bib!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by matthewpartrick

Yet another drool worthy hatcher thread. I might need a bib!

Thanks matthewpatrick!

I like to use Spanish Cedar for the kerf on the guitar. It's lightweight and the smell of it is just wonderful. It's a nice little addition to a guitar!
Here I am prepping the sides to attach the back and also a picture with the back being glued on.





Thanks!
Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

I got the tuners in today that I wanted for this guitar. They are Schertler open tuners. They are lightweight, smooth and have an 18:1 ratio.
Here's a pic:



Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

I've got the body closed up and am setting up for the Cocobolo binding.
Here is a picture of the back. I tried to capture some of the figure in the Honduran Mahogany:



Thanks for taking a look!
Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

Here are a couple progress pictures. I'm trimming this guitar in Cocobolo and selected a piece with some interesting grain to use for the end graft:









Thanks for checking it out!
Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

Here are a couple pictures of the Cocobolo binding and the purfling that is now all set on the guitar body:





The body id now pretty well wrapped up and I am presently fitting the neck and setting that up.

Thanks!
Mark

[littlesmith]

loving the rosette, nice build

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by littlesmith

loving the rosette, nice build

Thanks littlesmith,

I've been moving along on this one and will have a bunch more pics this week.

Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

I got this Greta all cleaned up and sent off to the finisher yesterday. Here are a couple pictures. I wetted some of them with Naptha to show color:



These two show one of my new steel string open headstocks for standard style tuners:





I'll have a lot more pics when the guitar gets back. I expect we'll see a lot more figure in the mahogany. I am very proud of how this one is coming along. From the tap tone I'm getting on this I have high expectations on tone.
With 13 frets and a low profile neck shape this should be a very comfortable play.

Thanks for following along!
Mark

[ukejon]

The headstock looks great. Love the visual elegance and ornamental restrain on this Greta. Beautiful.

[littlesmith]

nice headstock.

what is this body shape called? i am seeing it alot on this forum

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by ukejon

The headstock looks great. Love the visual elegance and ornamental restrain on this Greta. Beautiful.

Thanks ukejon!,

I did build a number of more subtle elements into this guitar.
I really like the idea of a design that holds it's best features for those who take the trouble to look closely.

Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by littlesmith

what is this body shape called?

I call this my take on a Grand Auditorium with a bit of a modern European flavor.

Thanks,
Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

Just back from the finisher. I'm looking forward to getting this one strung up next week:















Thanks for looking!

[nashmore]

You make me want to push my skills further as a luthier... even though it's just a hobby for me. Beautiful work!