Ziricote Dred

[Jim.S]

I have just been looking at your rectangular bridge again Stuw. I do like things a bit different and it really seems to suit those square shoulders your have going on there, the more I see it the better it looks. Even though I don't like bridge edges parallel with the top grain for structural reasons I would be tempted to go for it. It is making decisions like that, that I find a enjoyable part of the process.

Jim

[stuw]

Originally Posted by Ian John

On the back..and at sound port..

Love the tone of mine. .I guess I would call it bright.

Nice looking guitar, I can't see the cracks in the picture, but sure do like that neck, what is it?

Thanks Jim, I'm going to make another and see which I like the best.

I'm back home, and back in the shop, started working on fretting today.

[Ian John]

The neck is curley black walnut, second neck i have done with it and like it. The cracks are hard to see depending on humidity. The nice thing is they are easy to fix and they disappear with zircote.

[stuw]

Got it all put together.

[naccoachbob]

Stu, you know the first question everyone wants to know, right?
It looks really nice. You did a good job on it. And the colors all work together.
Oh yeh, the question: How does it sound? Have you had enough time to find out?
Great work,
Bob

[Jim.S]

Quirky, interesting, nice combination of shapes Stuw. Looks good to me, well done.

Jim

[stuw]

Originally Posted by naccoachbob

Stu, you know the first question everyone wants to know, right?
It looks really nice. You did a good job on it. And the colors all work together.
Oh yeh, the question: How does it sound? Have you had enough time to find out?
Great work,
Bob

Thanks Bob and Jim,

I haven't had much time to work on it lately, It's mostly been just sitting there letting the strings stretch. I do have a couple of issues I need to address today if I can find the time and my fret rocker,
(had my 4 yo granddaughter helping me in the shop last week)

Not sure if I took to much off the saddle on the high e string when I was shaping the saddle, or I have a high fret or two. The 7th, 8th, and 9th frets are all the same note.
I did try a shim under the saddle (high e) and the issue went away so I may just make a new one and start over.

Issue number two is I forgot to put the side marker dots on.... geesh do I feel silly.

All in all, it sounds great, more bass than I expected, and it's not as loud as the Koa I built, which I wasn't expecting. I don't know enough about the different tone woods for the tops, but I suspect its because I used WRC, instead of the adi.

[KingCavalier]

Looks great Stu, I'd love to take it for a spin.

SA

[stuw]

Originally Posted by KingCavalier

Looks great Stu, I'd love to take it for a spin.

SA

Scott if your ever in north central Mn. Feel free to stop by and take it around the block a few times.

Btw how is your build doing?