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Old 12-14-2016, 02:22 PM
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That's style 18 for you! Also my WRX series.
Ah yes, the tricked out Subaru of guitars!
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Old 12-14-2016, 05:28 PM
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WRX is pronounced "Works", and was conceived to represent my "factory" support for privateer (disadvantaged) musicians. Ask and ye may receive.

Speaking of "factory" support, I have the third coat on the offsprings' gift, and the color is showing nicely:







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Old 12-14-2016, 08:22 PM
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Beautiful, she's going to be very happy with that one
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Old 12-15-2016, 12:49 PM
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My acquaintance, Leandro Barneche, has a pet film project featuring luthiers from around the world, and it appears he is about to receive the funding to move forward quickly. I have linked here the trailer than he is using to communicate his intentions, shortened somewhat from the one I may still have linked to the front of my website.

Check it out, about 2 1/2 minutes.
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Old 12-15-2016, 07:38 PM
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I like it! Hope the project moves forward -
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Old 12-15-2016, 08:53 PM
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Hey Bruce, really enjoyed the singing! Thanks for sharing that.
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Old 12-19-2016, 08:55 PM
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The singing compliment is appreciated! I penned the song I am singing (and forgetting a word or two) in the early 70's.

Today I buffed out the gift and glued the neck onto the body. Then, because I am using PVA instead of HHG, I was able to surface the fingerboard and glue in the Fretboard inlays (CA, of course). Another hour and I'd have the frets in, but instead I must eat. So tomorrow.



This last week was so enjoyable I decided to make another similar guitar. Which I nearly have done. Same template, also walnut though of a fancier grade (same as last year's all walnut), and topped with Adi. Also PVA and WRX. I have big plans for this guitar and will talk about that soon if it works out, which seems likely at the moment. I know, unfair.

Here's the new body:


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Old 12-22-2016, 08:19 PM
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Wow. Nicely done.
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Old 12-23-2016, 04:21 PM
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The "Gift" is ready just in time. I went to the garden in a seeming lull of rain to take some photos and got a cloud burst in the middle of the session. Oh well. Here are six photos for your pleasure. Perhaps I will find time for a clip, but don't count on it. The guitar has a less than perfect finish due to the rush, but there is no apparent deficit in sound.









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Old 12-23-2016, 06:36 PM
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I have a way of making myself do what I imagine I cannot, so here is a "Gift" clip: Home with the Girls in the Morning. I will swallow my embarrassment at the rough edges.
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Old 12-23-2016, 08:40 PM
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No reason to be embarrassed. My eyes are tired so after I clicked the start button I closed them to give them some much needed relief. I found myself lost (nicely) in the tune and would not have minded if it went on. It is refreshing to hear a piece where every last facet is not polished off, you catch an unexpected sparkle or two that makes it sound like you are listening to a performance and not a recording.

The guitar sounds great also, lucky girl.
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Old 12-23-2016, 09:43 PM
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I think it's great Bruce, both the guitar and the music... Are those Schertler tuners? I've used them on a couple guitars and I find they work admirably.

I also like the rain droplets in the pics; we don't see too many of those here (maybe in the CF section...)
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Old 12-24-2016, 07:25 AM
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Man Bruce - I love the looks of your WRXs. Love that long dart on this one especially. Someone will be a happy camper!
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Old 12-24-2016, 07:51 AM
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Laurelyn is a very lucky girl... I hope that she makes beautiful music with it.
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Old 12-24-2016, 08:49 AM
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What a great dad and a fortunate daughter. I'm sure Laurelyn will cherish the gift all her days. Really enjoyed your playing. Merry Christmas Bruce.
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