Hatcher's Studio '19 #2

[Lonzo]

.. already... can‘t wait for it with finish on !
Another unprecedented beauty. As simple as that.

[TomB'sox]

That is an amazing piece of wood you choose for the fretboard!!!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Lonzo

.. already... can‘t wait for it with finish on !
Another unprecedented beauty. As simple as that.

Thanks Lonzo! I'm very happy how this is coming together.

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

That is an amazing piece of wood you choose for the fretboard!!!

Thanks Tom! I had a block of Cocobolo I put aside maybe 10 years ago with future fretboards in mind. The time came and every board is a new adventure when you start cutting into it. It yielded five fretboards. The one with the white profile line is the one we went with on this guitar:



Mark

[doodahdoug]

Mark, that Piña Parlor looks amazing now. I can't wait to see that top under finish!

[Ovation1]

Work of art!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by doodahdoug

Mark, that Piña Parlor looks amazing now. I can't wait to see that top under finish!

Thanks doodahdoug! There is a lot of color and figure waiting under that unfinished wood!

Originally Posted by Ovation1

Work of art!

Thanks Ovation1! I try to make each guitar unique and it helps if I can envision a clear theme to build upon. That process is certainly more art than engineering. Which is not to say that engineering, at its best, is not art also!

Mark

[Rapdog]

Mark: your thread updates are the highlight to my day. Inspiring and such clean work. Thank you for the brightness you bring to the forum.

[TomB'sox]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

Thanks Lonzo! I'm very happy how this is coming together.



Thanks Tom! I had a block of Cocobolo I put aside maybe 10 years ago with future fretboards in mind. The time came and every board is a new adventure when you start cutting into it. It yielded five fretboards. The one with the white profile line is the one we went with on this guitar:



Mark

Nice, look at that chipmunk sticking his head out of his hole in number 3

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Nice, look at that chipmunk sticking his head out of his hole in number 3

Cute little feller

Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Rapdog

Mark: your thread updates are the highlight to my day. Inspiring and such clean work. Thank you for the brightness you bring to the forum.

Thank you Rapdog. I see you recently joined, welcome to the forum!

Mark

[Loggerenguitars]

Hi Mark,

I must admit that you know exactly what to do with the most amazing figured woods!!!

I'm always on the lookout for your builds, that are shared with such wonderful detailed photos!!

It's a real privilege to watch your work!!

[Loggerenguitars]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

Putting the finish on these figured woods will be like a match that lights this parlor on fire.

Unbelievable!!!!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Loggerenguitars

Hi Mark,

I must admit that you know exactly what to do with the most amazing figured woods!!!

I'm always on the lookout for your builds, that are shared with such wonderful detailed photos!!

It's a real privilege to watch your work!!

I feel fortunate to work with so many wonderful woods!

Thanks for your comments,
Mark

[ukejon]

Such an innovative design...beautifully done, Mark.

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by ukejon

Such an innovative design...beautifully done, Mark.

Thanks ukejon! The guitar is in the finishing process now and I’m excited to see how it finally comes together. In the meantime I have a lot going on. I have a Tree guitar to start in November and a second Tree order which I just got the back and side sets for. I’m just starting a second Fiddleback Tree guitar.
I purchased a beautiful pommel Sapele billet that I expect will make some gorgeous guitars.
There is a lot more in the works which I’ll be posting about. No pictures today, I’m on vacation at the shore in a little town In New Jersey where Karen and I used to live.

Mark