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#12- curly Imbuia/sinker Redwood SJ-w/video
This is guitar # 12 for me. Another "Family & Friends" guitar which are coming to an end very soon. Not that I won't build for family or friends anymore but I'm at the stage where I'm feeling confident to hang out my shingle for full priced commissions.
Anyway, here's the details. Olson SJ body shape/size 15-1/8" LB 11-1/8" UB 9-1/4" waist 4-5/8" at the tail 19-3/8" body length Scale is 25.4" Nut 1-23/32" String spacing at the bridge 2-1/4" Body wood. Back and sides are curly Imbuia I got from the Zootman several years ago. Top is sinker redwood I won from an OLF auction also several years ago. The rosette is endgrain spaulted birch which was book matched from 10 pieces. Neck is 5 piece laminated Honduran Mahogany, Curly Maple, Walnut. Fretboard, Bridge, Headstock plate and heal cap are all from the same board of Katalox (Mexican Ebony) I got from Burton LeGeyt several years ago. Curly maple accents all around include: Full body, neck and headstock binding, end graft, T logo on the headstock and the signature on the fretboard. Bone nut and saddle Schaller Tuners. Finish is French Polished shellac. This is my first kick at FP and I did like it but it will take some time to develop patience and skill to really pull it off well. I'm about 85% satisfied with the finish and from 3-5 feet away it looks good. Getting upclose it looks ok-ish Here's a short video of my friend Ken playing a tune. Recorded with my Nikon Coolpix P510 camera. Sound quality isn't the greatest but you get an idea. I can't seem to get the video to play here so you'll have to click on the link, sorry. https://youtu.be/bdYmaEwRRGo (Edit) Wow are these ever bad pictures. I should have waiting till my wife took it out for a property photo shoot. Better pictures will come... Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Rod True, aspiring luthier My current project A guitar I built for my Father in Law The Celtic Beauty - The Epic Journey True SJ - #9 Last edited by Rod True; 01-06-2016 at 12:15 PM. Reason: Added video |
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Sweet looking instrument, Rod. I'd say you're ready to go full retail.
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Rod,
Looks great. I'm just a few behind you ... Of course we wouldn't mind some sound clips John
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I can't read what the fretboard inlay spells, but I find it very attractive.
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I believe you are ready to hang out that shingle. Very nice guitar. I am impressed with your use of sap wood in the trim. The rosette is a work of art. The back strip stops and let's the major curl run through, very clever. Tell us about the fingerboard inlay.
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I'm hopeful to get a video tonight upon delivery to the owner. Will update later tonight I hope.
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Rod True, aspiring luthier My current project A guitar I built for my Father in Law The Celtic Beauty - The Epic Journey True SJ - #9 |
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Very Nice Indeed!
I, too really like that rosette! Beautiful work. All the best on a fine career!!!
Cheers Paul
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Very nice Rod! I love your headplate "T".
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