Thing One and Thing Two...

[theEdwinson]

As Joel just mentioned, these two guitars he's making, "Thing One" and "Thing Two", are staying in the Teel family. While I'm certain that both are going to turn out way above average, ESPECIALLY for first-time instrument builds, these guitars are destined to be family heirlooms, not objects of commerce. When Joel does hang out his shingle as a professional luthier-for-hire, though, you'd better get in line early if you want one. For now, be patient and watch!

I really enjoy seeing how much of a family affair this is for the Teels. Joel's lovely wife, Rebecca, is enthusiastically watching her husband patiently crafting these guitars, observing the daily progress, asking lots of questions, and eager to learn more about it. She's fascinated by the whole process, and she's so supportive. Joel married well- that's an understatement.

The whole family is 100% enrolled in the idea- following your dreams, making them real, and living life with passion and Grace. Scroll back up and say hi to Leonard Teel, Joel's Dad. He comes over every day or two to check on the progress, see what we're doing, and hang out with us while we manufacture large quantities of wood dust. Leonard also follows along here on the forum, and he watches Robbie O'Brien's Luthier Tips du Jour on You Tube.
And the circle is widening. The whole family, and friends too, are cheering for Joel and me like we're famous local celebrities. I'm SO glad and grateful to be a part of this, with such excellent folks.

[TomB'sox]

Wow Steve, sounds like you have really settled in to your new shop and your new home!!!! I am so pleased that this move seems to be working out so well as I know what an effort it was for you to get there for many reasons!!!!

NOW, get off your behind and start posting some of your new stuff coming out of the new shop will you? It has been far too long!

Tom

[bubbaprime]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

NOW, get off your behind and start posting some of your new stuff coming out of the new shop will you? It has been far too long!

Tom

Yeah, Steve.

[Joel Teel]

Indonesian Rosewood


African Imbuia


Katalox binding with purfling made from Maple and rust-colored veneer lines

Thanks for looking,
Joel Teel

[bubbaprime]

oooweee! those are some dandy and extraordinary specimens of those woods. At a glance, I would almost have double bet that Indo-Rosewood was ziricote. And that African Imbuia is a really classy piece. I can see why these will be staying in the household. Are you sure you're not ready to open up your build list?
Stellar choices and stunning work for a first up, JT. You go, dude!

[Joel Teel]

Thank you, Jeff. Steve has me attempting things that I wouldn't have even considered if I was navigating these first two builds without his guidance.

Joel

Originally Posted by bubbaprime

oooweee! those are some dandy and extraordinary specimens of those woods. At a glance, I would almost have double bet that Indo-Rosewood was ziricote. And that African Imbuia is a really classy piece. I can see why these will be staying in the household. Are you sure you're not ready to open up your build list?
Stellar choices and stunning work for a first up, JT. You go, dude!

[Joel Teel]

Bracing the backs...

[mountainguitar]

Thing One and Thing Two look beautiful! I love the wood you've selected and your work is so clean. And you have Steve singing your praises as a luthier on your first builds! So cool! Congratulations on the shop and this great start!

beth

[Joel Teel]

Thanks for visiting Beth...
Steve has said on many occasions that he would like to, one day, return to the Pacific Northwest and open a school teaching lutherie. As the beneficiary of his desire to teach, I can say, unequivocally, that his school will be a huge success. Steve has the "IT FACTOR" when it comes to sharing his knowledge. It's a gift, just as his ability to build fantastic guitars is a gift.

Originally Posted by bmh1

Thing One and Thing Two look beautiful! I love the wood you've selected and your work is so clean. And you have Steve singing your praises as a luthier on your first builds! So cool! Congratulations on the shop and this great start!

beth

[Joel Teel]

Here are a few pictures of the rosette work. The main ring is Maple Burl, and then a series of rust, black and maple rings. The soundhole is bound with black fiber too. After I set them into the channel, I decided to give each one its own personality by inlaying abalone and white MOP dots and copper rings into them.....













Thanks for following along...
Joel Teel

[TomB'sox]

OK, now I know for a fact that Steve is you teacher, copper rings!!!!! Looks great.

[Joel Teel]

Thanks Tom...
You won't believe the copper rings in the rosette on his current build 😳
Or the Koa...
Or Walnut...
Or Cocobolo builds 😉

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

OK, now I know for a fact that Steve is you teacher, copper rings!!!!! Looks great.

[Joel Teel]

Here are some picks of the soundboard bracing...





And a few shots of the rims and braced backs & soundboards...









Thanks for following,
Joel

[TomB'sox]

Beautiful workmanship Joel, can sure tell you have woodworking in your background, you are taking to this guitar stuff like a fish to water!

[Nemoman]

Wow, Joel--these are really looking fantastic!

Love the woods, and it's obvious your attention to detail is way out there in the upper percentile!

Thanks for sharing these with us...