[ukejon]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

Thanks JJI,

I think it's interesting how the black can make just a little bit of Koa stand out so much, not to mention what it does to abalone



Thanks dbradfie,

I tried hard to do some new set ups for these last pictures. I find it much harder to shoot pictures of finished guitars. It's difficult to control all of the reflections. I've learned some new tricks in the process though.



Thanks dcn!

That black does look like it could just suck you in! When you actually holding the guitar you can see a little bit of grayer streaking. I didn't want to try to dye that out because I think it shows that the guitar wasn't painted black. But it's beyond a camera to pick that up.



Sure that's OK TomB'sox!

I guess I was comparing it to guitars that just seem encrusted with abalone etc. I was hoping to keep the abalone there to add some color and to show off the shape of the guitar not obscure it.




Thank-you David,

Best body shape in a decade? That's a real compliment! I really struggled to design a parlor shape that I liked. I'm glad others like it too!

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Thank you very much ross748!

Here are a few more pictures of the finished guitar including a few of my more "standard" shots:











Thanks for Viewing!

Mark

So I had the great good fortune to play this guitar yesterday at Mark's shop.....Holy Smokes!!! It is just a lovely instrument with a voice and sustain that betray its beautiful small size. Plays like a dream with really nice overtones from the eye-catching black sides and back.....indeed the wood is just stunning to look at. Cool inlays too. Just perfect.