#12- curly Imbuia/sinker Redwood SJ-w/video

[Rod True]

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


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[mb propsom]

Sweet looking instrument, Rod. I'd say you're ready to go full retail.

[gregg]

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his 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.

Looking good Rod, guess it is about time to get some out there in the hands of folks who can enjoy them, wish you the best ......Oh yeah, family, not sure that ever ends

[coopman]

Rod,

Looks great. I'm just a few behind you ...

Of course we wouldn't mind some sound clips

John

[rogthefrog]

I can't read what the fretboard inlay spells, but I find it very attractive.

[j. Kinnaird]

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.

[Rod True]

Originally Posted by mb propsom

Sweet looking instrument, Rod. I'd say you're ready to go full retail.

Thanks Michael!

Originally Posted by gregg

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Looking good Rod, guess it is about time to get some out there in the hands of folks who can enjoy them, wish you the best ......Oh yeah, family, not sure that ever ends

I'm grateful that all the owners of my guitars are enjoying them. I even have 3 in the hands of working musicians so that's good too. I'm sure you are right though that building for family never ends...

And thank you Greg!

Originally Posted by coopman

Rod,

Looks great. I'm just a few behind you ...

Of course we wouldn't mind some sound clips

John

John, I'd love to see some pictures of your guitars. I find them more I look at the more inspired I get in creating, designing and building them

Originally Posted by rogthefrog

I can't read what the fretboard inlay spells, but I find it very attractive.

I like it too. It is the owners signature, something I've been doing over the past several guitars if the owner wants. It has really help me learn the inlay skills needed to get the job done. They are getting closer to perfect (not this one though) with everyone I do.

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

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.

Thank you very much John. You've picked up all the little details that I love about building guitars. Especially the interrupted back strip. I just couldn't let that nice big curl line be cut through and instead wanted to highlight it.

I'm hopeful to get a video tonight upon delivery to the owner. Will update later tonight I hope.

[Guitars44me]

I, too really like that rosette! Beautiful work. All the best on a fine career!!!

Cheers

Paul

[SteveS]

Very nice Rod! I love your headplate "T".