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THGCo. Sitka/Indian Rosewood
Hi folks. This is the first of two guitars that I'm currently working on. I've just finished the boxes, and I'd like to share some pictures with you...
Specs: Mastergrade Sitka over East Indian Rosewood 000 Flamed-Koa bindings, purflings & bevel Segmented center seem inlay in Koa and Ebony Honduran Mahogany neck (one piece) Ebony rosette with Koa, Thuya Burl and black/white pearl Koa-bound soundport 25.5" scale 1.75 nut / 2.25 ss / 13-fret join IMG_1920.jpg IMG_1921.jpg IMG_1922.jpg IMG_1923.jpg IMG_1924.jpg IMG_1925.jpg IMG_1927.jpg IMG_1928.jpg IMG_1930.jpg Thanks for looking, Joel
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Yeah Joel! Looking great!
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Very nice - particularly like the rosette, and that back strip is fabulous!
Looking forward to more images. Col |
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Clean work Joel. Your mentor had some very good things to say about you and your work when I spoke with him recently and I can see why now! One can also see his influence in your aesthetics (which is a good thing) and I am sure it will sound great as well. Keep up the terrific work.
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Thanks Ryan. I appreciate the enthusiasm. 😊
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Steve's influence can be found in my guitars inside and out, but you have also had a direct influence on my current two builds. The PM that you sent to me a while back about your experience with the hybrid X/fan brace design that I'm using, led to a long dialogue between Steve and me...and we both decided to experiment with your suggested arrangement. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience, and also for the motivation. Joel
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As you can see, here, when I told you that Joel is a very talented guy, that was not hyperbole. He's definitely got the skills and temperament to go a long way as a custom guitar builder. Thanks for commenting. And yes, Joel and I both hold your work in the highest regard. You're the perfect exemplar of a world-class master.
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Thank you for sharing, beautiful design on the rosette and back strip. I like it very much. Stephen/Joel, very kind compliments you have on Tim. Very happy to hear that as I have a future build with Tim. After your comments, now I have very high expectations from Tim....not sure if that's a good thing or not
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Thanks for the comments. Im glad that you like what youre seeing. As for Tim...youve chosen well, and the high expectations shouldnt bother him at all...his body of work speaks for itself. Ill watch for your build thread once your number comes up. Joel
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Joel, things are looking great! Congrats on two commissions already!!!! Dude, way to go!
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To have four guitars claimed at this point in my journey is a dream-come-true. If this keeps up, I might have a chance to be considered a luthier one day...which would be another dream-come-true. Thank you for chiming in...your feedback means a great deal to me. Joel
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Really like the aesthetics! All very nice looking woods!
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Hi Todd,
I see where youve found my Facebook page, Two Hands Guitar Co. thanks for visiting and liking it...and also for commenting here. Im always on the hunt for really beautiful woods to build with. I have three upcoming commissioned builds, and Ill be using a wonderful set of quilted Maple, a brilliantly flamed set of Honduran Mahogany, and an insanely over-the-top set of Cocobolo. If you appreciate gorgeous wood, then please watch for the threads on these upcoming builds. Joel
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Joel, In my discussions with Steve, he often praises your workmanship, and I can easily see why! I firmly believe you are elevating his game as much as he is yours. When you teach, it makes you examine the "why" you do what you do as much as the "how", and that leads to questions as to how things can be done better. This build is beautiful, and it's so hard to imagine that this is so early in your career, given the level of quality this displays. Looking forward to this and to seeing your future builds!
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