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Old 02-15-2011, 09:27 AM
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That is some seriously figured Bubinga, Steve. And beautiful!
Any trouble bending that?

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Thanks Steve. Yes I did. I thinned it to about .060" and still had a difficult time. Because I build double sides, that thickness is not an issue in terms of strength. You do need to be careful when sanding.
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Old 02-15-2011, 09:17 PM
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Default Outstanding job.

Hi Steve,

I think Vic will be very happy with that guitar. To bad it's going to the other side of the world.

What a good looking job you did.

Did you put in a pickup?

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Hi Steve,

I think Vic will be very happy with that guitar. To bad it's going to the other side of the world.

What a good looking job you did.

Did you put in a pickup?

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Thanks Jeff - it must look a little familiar.
Maybe you could help Vic decide. I like the DTAR Wavelrngth, K&K Mine and the LR Baggs Anthem. It is not an easy choice.
It is not so bad that he is in Australia, I get to play it for a while longer.
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Love that bridge shape. Beautiful.
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Love that bridge shape. Beautiful.
Thank you Matt. It is a bit of a pain to make, so hearing that people that I respect like it keeps me making it.
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Vic picked up his guitar Saturday with Jeff. It is now in New Zealand. He came and picked it up and played it for a while and I adjusted the action for him. It was a good time. Here is a Youtube of him playing it.

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And here is the link: Vic Playing his new Saville Baritone guitar
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I keep seeing such beautiful customs on this site, but that is definitely the most "me" looking beauty yet! WOOOOOOW!
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Old 03-29-2011, 12:54 AM
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Steve - that is the most exquisite looking guitar I've seen in my 52+ years of playing... an amazing accomplishment!

Thanks for posting the gorgeous pics, and to Vic for playing a bit for us...

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sounds and looks great. Nice work Steve! and Vic!
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Old 03-29-2011, 12:24 PM
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Nice looking baritone guitar, Steve. What tuning does the owner have it in?

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BTW - The bridge pins will all be the same. I ran out of a complete set but I couldn't wait to share some pictures.
I hope that is not to distracting. (Do you like the amber or black ones?)


Since you ask, I prefer the black pins.


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Old 03-29-2011, 12:49 PM
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Nice looking baritone guitar, Steve. What tuning does the owner have it in?......
He changed tuning just about every song he played - and he play many songs. Sorry - I can't remember.
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Since you ask, I prefer the black pins.
So did Vic. I think you can see 6 black pins in the video.
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