Julian Gaffney Mod-d build thread!

[Marcus Wong]

Looking great Howard! I have a feeling this will be one of the top guitars in my book

[Howard F.]

Originally Posted by barcafan

looking great howard!!

it's going to be a fantastic guitar- I spoke with a builder recently that was building a tree guitar and he mentioned that bending the tree sides was the hardest- most nerve racking thing he's ever done in luthiery career! Love Julian's approach, crafty-

-Bryan

Thank you Bryan. I think one reason The Tree can be hard to work with is because its current price and rarity - many new luthiers don't have the opportunity to build with it hence no experience with this type of material. It seems luthiers such as Harvey Leach or Mike Baranik are fairly confident while working with The Tree, because they build plenty guitars with this wood. That said, Julian is indeed a very creative and talented caftsman, there's so much fun in watching his work. How's your #017 opening up, I can only imagine it's a stunning guitar!

Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

Looking great Howard! I have a feeling this will be one of the top guitars in my book

Thank you man! It will surely be one of the top guitars for me but your Michuad(s) are looking great too! Yours is a few steps ahead of me with a close box, waiting is a bittersweet. Looking forward to your...oh wait, I mean Josh's new update!

[Howard F.]

The photo will do the talking...

[Howard F.]

Here's some new updates, Julian was doing some final detail voicing on the top and hopefully next update will be a close box, I can't wait!! Meanwhile, here's some more photos to enjoy!

While many people love amboya burl, I'm more attracted by Buckeye burl's amazing color pattern. Here's the final result of the 3D segemented rosette in buckeye burls, I can't be happier with the result - it's just so beautiful. I'm not sure if the photo shows it clear enough, but I particularly love the green outline around the buckeye segments, they are gorgeous up close.


Here's the top and the back together

[cigarfan]

"Tree" Mahogany gives me goosebumps. So daggone beautiful.

Love your rosette too! Purdy!

[Howard F.]

Originally Posted by cigarfan

"Tree" Mahogany gives me goosebumps. So daggone beautiful.

Love your rosette too! Purdy!

Glad to know I'm not the only one loving the rosetteThanks Dennis.

The box is finally closed and we were discussing which size of purfling to use. We come to an agreement that the middle size will be perfect, that said, I also love the smallest size, maybe save it for another project. Next thing - endgraft, can't wait to see Julian's design.

[Howard F.]

Finally, the guitar is finished and sent to finisher for a beautiful full body french polish. It was an excited journey to share new ideas with Julian and see the man build this masterpiece.

Julian and I spent quite some time on having a new headstock design and we couldn't be happier to see the end result, therefore this new feature will become optional for future Gaffney guitars! As well as different size purfling lines.

Hope you enjoy!

[Diamondave]

Tough to be any more impressed.... wow!

[Howard F.]

Thanks Dave!

[Nemoman]

Very beautiful guitar.

The stair steps in the binding are really classy touches.

Congrats!

[bendo7683]

Wowww!!! Very impressive. Congratulations Howard!!! Julian builds great guitars. I'm very happy with my Brazilian/Adi that he build for me.

[J.R. Rogers]

Beautiful set of Tree mahogany. Julian did great work on all the aesthetics. Love the unique headstock.

JR

[cigarfan]

Beautiful! Love the new headstock.

[Marcus Wong]

Howard! That is spectacular!! Wow, you must be pretty excited. I know I am for you!

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Very beautiful guitar.

The stair steps in the binding are really classy touches.

Congrats!

Agreed, one of my favourite aspects of the build!

[Howard F.]

Thank you guys for the kind word.

Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

Howard! That is spectacular!! Wow, you must be pretty excited. I know I am for you!



Agreed, one of my favourite aspects of the build!

Yes indeed, I'm super pumped and can't wait to see her back from finish! The cutaway and neck joint decorations are indeed very classy! Julian's first attempt on his guitars and I have to say that's not bad AT ALL!