Chasson Auditorium, German/Wenge

[Kent Chasson]

Thanks for all the nice comments. This is a great place!

John, you know it's a great wood when:

-You have to get the stuff to 9000 degrees to set the bend.

-You have to extract a dozen microscopic splinters from your hands.

-You have to fill pores the size of Texas.

-And you really look forward to building the next one!

[JohnM]

Originally Posted by Kent Chasson

Thanks for all the nice comments. This is a great place!

John, you know it's a great wood when:

-You have to get the stuff to 9000 degrees to set the bend.

-You have to extract a dozen microscopic splinters from your hands.

-You have to fill pores the size of Texas.

-And you really look forward to building the next one!

LOL! I bent a cutaway portion for one of my new models and the bend WOULD NOT SET! The non-cutaway sides were fine, but that darned tight cut curve took three bendings to make it right, and even at that I had to force it a bit. And yeah the splinters suck, Pore filling... ehh.. I let Tony worry about that

Love the snakewood binding by the way. I might have to use that on this one I'm building. Marvelous guitar Ken.

[Dave in Sequim]

I own the guitar. The actual taking possession on August 11 put a mark – not an end - to a very satisfying experience.

Since I was not able to visit Kent during the build, I followed this forum thread almost daily – reading and re-reading the comments from all you folks.

Those comments, in addition to my initial meeting with Kent and our ongoing email and telephone exchanges, contributed to an education like no other I’ve had.

I’ve lived long enough to temper expectations. And I’m no friend to hyperbole; however, -- just so you know -- the realized guitar continues to be a daily thrill to play and I still discover new wonders in the craftsmanship.

I’ll maintain contact with Kent - the builder, advisor and new friend.

If any of you are ever near Sequim, WA – give me a shout. I’d love to have you see the instrument.

[riorider]

Dave - great instrument and hearty congratulations!

And - welcome to the forum - at least to your "graduation" to being a posting member! What a way to start...

And - oddly enough, I have actually been in Sequim... ate at the Three Crabs, got some jams from Graysmarsh Farm, enjoyed the lavendar (everywhere!), and visited a farm that belongs to some friends who used to have a children's camp (Ashby). If we get up that way again I'll get in touch!

Best,

rr/Phil