Hi, everyone! I have crawled up out of my burrow, now that the weather is getting nice, here on the Gulf Coast. I'm very glad to be embarking on this build for James. He's a talented player, and we've met in person, so that adds a bit more enthusiasm than usual to the project. Not to mention, the guitar James wants is EXACTLY the kind of guitar I most enjoy building.
Back in 2014, I came across six amazingly beautiful sets of forest-grown East India Rosewood (including this one), very dark, almost purple-black, with very rich figure, superb tonal character, and some proper mojo. I've built three guitars with it, and it is a dream to work with. This was one of the best of the six sets, and it's going to a great guy. The side bends are flawless, and this project is getting off to a great start.
Thanks for starting this thread, James. I've been a hermit for too long. Time to re-join human society!
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