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Wow, I thought I was getting jaded but I'm going to enjoy this build! Congratulations !
The Malachite/Manchinga combo is strong, I only have one experience with Manchinga in one of Jason Kostal's guitars (I believe it was the second MDW he made) but it was a good one. I know Mike Greenfield has built with it too but I never got the chance to play that one. Mike Baranik's website has been historically "not great" whereas his guitars are wonderful. I think he's got that the right way around. I enjoy following him on instagram for his electric builds too. Lots of fun! M
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Your Meridian build was one of my favorites on the AGF and inspired me to look into Mike's work! Thanks for commenting...
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Sides are in!
Mike uploaded a few more pics, so time for an update.
Forgot to mention in the side bending post that Mike uses laminated sides on the Meridian--in this case the inner lam is Wenge. We plan on having some other Wenge appearances within the build that will show up later. I love the lines of the Meridian--especially the shape of Mike's florentine cutaway. Loving the looks of things so far! Thanks for following along!
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So big! (well, compared to my 00 )
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Hey dude, this is going to be fun to follow. That wood is so interesting, love the figure on it!
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They always seem to look bigger to me in the construction photos. But yes, it is a wee bit larger than the Baranik Blue Tesla model!
Hey Mike--thanks for checking it out! It's been a long time coming, but this Machinga really makes it worth the wait. Should be spectacular under finish--can't wait...
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Blocking
A few more pics from Mike as we move into the blocking process...
Much more to come--thanks for watching!
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That Spalted Machinga back/side wood is really REALLY nice!!! What a KILLER this wil be.
Have FUN Paul
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Back is braced!
Mike made the progress on the MMM and sent me some pics...
Looks like he's got a batch of 3 going right now. EDIT: Asked Mike about the back bracing material--it's another Peruvian wood (as is the Machinga) called Achihua... Loving the looks of this Machinga! Thanks for checking it out! Cheers...
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That Machinga is mesmerizing! Hope you are able to get some playing done in between the gazing at that back.
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You'll have to stop posting Nemoman. Here I am with a Baranik 00 in koa only two months old, but your build makes me want something in manchinga too!
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Much more to come, Colin!
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You are living the dream right now brother!
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For sure!
Ain't that the truth--blessed beyond belief!
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looking good K!!! I haven't taken time to log on in a while, but I'll be back for some tasting now that I have something specific to look for!!
Took a couple of you at the shop in Oct... playing my pumaquiro parlour (what is it with South American alliteration???!!!) and the afore-mentioned spectacular cedar / tree Honduran mahogany Meridian. I'll get those posted as soon as I can resize them.... Cheers! Phil
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