NBT: Kraut 00

[Sturob]

The blocks, they are a-gluing . . .

[Sturob]

I should add that I asked Ray about the double sides. The inner layer is Peruvian walnut, also known as nogal.

Stuart

[Sturob]

And here is the rosette:


He sketched out a few ideas from which I could choose the one I liked the best. Here's how this rosette looks as a sketch:


Here it is on the top, with the chosen materials. Spalted maple at 9:00, amboyna burl at 3:00:


Stuart

[Sturob]

The top/sides, ready for voicing:

[Sturob]

Lattice bracing on the back:

[Sturob]

Here's the box, sanded out.

[Trevor M]

Looking good.

[Sturob]

And the neck and fretboard . . . neck is mahogany, fretboard is Brazilian. He's marked the 13th fret with an X.

[Neelix]

This OO is going to be killer!!
Love it!!

[Diamondave]

Oh my!!! I agree, KILLER

[JLed79]

Wow. That is going to be one amazing guitar! Congrats!

[cobalt60]

I think you just resurrected a year-old thread.

But... I'd imagine this guitar was delivered - any pics or sound clips?

[JLed79]

Haha. Yes, it would appear I did. So yes. Let's see the guitar!!

[JamesO]

Originally Posted by cobalt60

I think you just resurrected a year-old thread.

But... I'd imagine this guitar was delivered - any pics or sound clips?

And I'm excited you did! I'll third the motion for pics and clips!

[Nemoman]

Still waiting on the final pics and the review on this Kraut!!!

You still out there Sturob??