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That is some gorgeous wood: I particularly love the color variation - I hope it still shows under finish. Looking forward to watching this take shape!
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That is some gorgeous wood: I particularly love the color variation - I hope it still shows under finish. Looking forward to watching this take shape!
I've hit this set with naptha to take a look, and it is stunning. When wet, the medullary rays really pop, along with the color and curl of the wood. a truly beautiful set. I can't wait!
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A detail shot of the back strip and one of the rosette.



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OK, I'll bite. On the third photo, it looks as if mice have been ice skating inside the guitar.
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OK, I'll bite. On the third photo, it looks as if mice have been ice skating inside the guitar.
Don't you think you're just seeing a work surface through the soundhole of the uninstalled top? Of course, it might still be that mice are skating on the workbench...
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Really nice Bill, thanks for sharing.

I know Tassie blackwood and koa as acacias....where does curly black acacia come from? Is it similar to the others in sound and workability?

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Really nice Bill, thanks for sharing.

I know Tassie blackwood and koa as acacias....where does curly black acacia come from? Is it similar to the others in sound and workability?

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Yes Colins, this is Acacia Melanoxylon. Also called Austraiian blackwood, Tasmanian Blackwood. This set came from Australia.
Koa is Acacia Koa.
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That back is gorgeous. I have heard some really great things about Tasmanian blackwood. Looking great so far!
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Nice looking wood.

Is that final bracing?

What is the inlay - Stunning color.
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Bill, this is a great looking build. Is your OM traditional in shape, dimensions, etc, and is there a particular playing style and tonal target for this guitar?
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That's handsome, Bill. I especially like the rosette.

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Nice looking wood.

Is that final bracing?

What is the inlay - Stunning color.
Final bracing on the back, yes.
The inlay is pearl and abalone
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Bill, this is a great looking build. Is your OM traditional in shape, dimensions, etc, and is there a particular playing style and tonal target for this guitar?
The size and shape of my OM is standard, the bracing is somewhat different. My guitars tend to have a cleaner more detailed bass compared to a traditional Martin, with airy mids and a strong treble. This guitar is being made for a fingerstyle blues player.
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That's handsome, Bill. I especially like the rosette.

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