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Old 09-30-2015, 02:38 PM
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The neck is getting shaped and the fretboard inlays are done.


And I have frets!!! I was really hoping I'd have frets.
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Old 10-01-2015, 02:14 PM
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It's finally starting to look like a guitar...



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2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
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Old 10-08-2015, 03:24 PM
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The finishing process has begun...

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2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
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Old 10-13-2015, 05:43 PM
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Pores filled and sealed, getting ready for the clear (mine is on the right).
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2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
1988 Martin D-16 mahogany/sitka spruce
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Old 10-13-2015, 06:02 PM
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Looking great, Jim--shouldn't be long now!
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Old 10-13-2015, 08:19 PM
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Looking great, Jim--shouldn't be long now!
The wai--a--ting is the hardest part.
I really do love the look of that wood on the back. It's looks to me like an impressionist's rendition of wood.
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2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
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Old 10-19-2015, 04:00 PM
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Jim - You guitar is beautiful - I love the back wood.

BTW, It's killing just waiting to find out when Adam will start on my build. Deposit has been in for a while now.

Really looking forward to seeing some additional pictures from you as the build comes to a close.

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Jim - You guitar is beautiful - I love the back wood.

BTW, It's killing just waiting to find out when Adam will start on my build. Deposit has been in for a while now.

Really looking forward to seeing some additional pictures from you as the build comes to a close.

Best,
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Scott, I'm looking forward to following along with your build when your turn come up.

Jim
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2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
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Old 10-28-2015, 07:45 PM
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The final coats of clear have been applied.

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2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
1988 Martin D-16 mahogany/sitka spruce
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Old 11-01-2015, 10:53 AM
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The final coats of clear have been applied.
Jim - I was with Adam on Friday to discuss my build and I asked about your guitar. He showed me the body and neck and I must say it is stunning. Apparently it is waiting to be leveled and buffed. It is a beautifully done build and your choices for the guitar, in my opinion, are appropriately understated and perfect.

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Jim - I was with Adam on Friday to discuss my build and I asked about your guitar. He showed me the body and neck and I must say it is stunning. Apparently it is waiting to be leveled and buffed. It is a beautifully done build and your choices for the guitar, in my opinion, are appropriately understated and perfect.

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Hey Scott,
Sorry for not replying. Until just now I didn't see that you had. My guitar is finally done and the balance is going in the mail tomorrow. Adam says is nailed the sound with this one and he thinks it sounds as good as or better than the guitar that inspired me to place the order. I'm pretty stoked.

I'm looking forward to following your build when it comes up.
Jim
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2017 Circle Strings 00 bastogne walnut/sinker redwood
2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
1988 Martin D-16 mahogany/sitka spruce
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Old 11-16-2015, 05:16 PM
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Some more pics...


The last coats of nitrocellulose have been applied and she's looking very shiny.


The Waverly tuners have been installed.


Attaching the neck and the bridge.
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2017 Circle Strings 00 bastogne walnut/sinker redwood
2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
1988 Martin D-16 mahogany/sitka spruce
along with some electrics, zouks, dulcimers, and banjos.

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Old 11-16-2015, 05:19 PM
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2017 Circle Strings 00 bastogne walnut/sinker redwood
2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
1988 Martin D-16 mahogany/sitka spruce
along with some electrics, zouks, dulcimers, and banjos.

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Old 11-16-2015, 05:22 PM
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She's finally finished. Adam strung her up today for the first time he says he absolutely nailed the tone. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on her very soon.





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2017 Circle Strings 00 bastogne walnut/sinker redwood
2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
1988 Martin D-16 mahogany/sitka spruce
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Old 11-17-2015, 07:40 PM
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Adam told me she might be shipping tomorrow. I'm giddy.
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2017 Circle Strings 00 bastogne walnut/sinker redwood
2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar
2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce
2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce
1988 Martin D-16 mahogany/sitka spruce
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