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THGCo Sitka/Cocobolo
Hi folks. This is the second of two guitars that I'm currently working on. As I mentioned in the other thread, I've just finished the boxes, and I'd also like to share some pictures of this guitar with you...
Specs: Mastergrade Sitka over Cocobolo 0000 Flamed-Pyinma bindings, purflings & bevel Segmented center seem inlay in figured Cocobolo Honduran Mahogany neck (one piece) Walnut Burl rosette with Pyinma and black/white pearl Pyinma-bound soundport 25.5" scale 1.75 nut / 2.25 ss / 13-fret join IMG_1952.jpg IMG_1956.jpg IMG_1957.jpg IMG_1960.jpg IMG_1961.jpg IMG_1937.jpg IMG_1938.jpg IMG_1939.jpg IMG_1940.jpg IMG_1943.jpg IMG_1951.jpg IMG_1945.jpg IMG_1949.jpg As always...thank you for taking the time to look at my work, Joel
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For those of you who havent made the connection...I previously posted under the username of WoodKnot, and am sharing a shop with my mentor, and good friend, Steve Sheriff (Edwinson Guitars).
These two guitars are spec builds. The EIR has already been sold, but this Cocobolo guitar is currently available, and Im blessed to be following these current builds with three commissioned builds. If youre interested in the Cocobolo guitar, or commissioning a custom build, send me a PM...Id love to talk with you about the possibilities. Joel
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Looks beautiful, Joel.
Really dig the segmented back strip and the end graft. Great stuff!
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I've been closely watching the progress of every guitar Joel's made so far, and these two new builds, once again, are looking like back-to-back home runs. This is NOT the work of a newbie. This is world-class design and craft work. Joel has a rare sensitivity and understanding of the dynamics of design and construction that make acoustic guitars perform exceptionally well. And the fit and finish of his work is impeccable.
Take the bevel trim, for example. Pyinma is a beautiful wood, with a silvery-tan color and gorgeous flame figure. I know a lot of very experienced builders would be very hesitant to make a multi-piece Pyinma trim on a bevel, because even the slightest gaps, or mis-matched grain/figure, would be glaringly obvious. But Joel pulled this off perfectly- both in this one with Pyinma, and the other new build with flamed Koa. And both of them have a unique, and very graceful visual appeal. Joel describes his approach to details like this as OCD (obsessive/compulsive disorder); and while he is kind of obsessive about doing the cleanest, neatest work possible, I would never call this a "disorder". It's a great asset, especially for a craft as intricate and detail-oriented as guitar making. If Joel has some sort of psychological or behavioral condition that compells him to work this way, I wouldn't call it OCD. It's more like EADC (extreme attention to detail condition). I'd also like to point out another detail on both of Joel's new builds that is very inspiring to me. He used these beautiful, subtle BLUE veneer line purflings throughout. The photos don't show this very well, but under finish, this aesthetic detail will really sing! It's not a choice I would have made, but now I'm determined to try a similar theme on some future builds. Awesome work, Joel!
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Wow - looking very nice, Joel. What a great endorsement from our longtime friend Steve (The Edwinson), too!
JR
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Its a pleasure to finally make your acquaintance. Youve got a pretty awesome place here, with lots of great folks...including Steve, who has shared many stories about his experiences with you. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this family. Joel
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I'm looking forward to seeing these under finish and see that blue purfling pop - I can't really see but a hint of it in these pics. I'd love to see these in person but I'm afraid that I'd come home with too many guitars. I noticed that when I visit a luthier's shop that some of their guitars end up living at my house. I can't afford to get to know any more luthiers!
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Thanks for popping in. The blue is very subtle (I refer to it as Ice-Blue), and it enhances the color palette without competing. The first time that I wiped the guitars down with naptha, I was blown away by the way that it all works together. It should show well in the photos after finish. BTW...you have an open invitation to visit the shop anytime that you’d like to Joel
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THGCo Sitka/Cocobolo
I mentioned before that Tim McKnight offered insight from his experience with regard to the Hybrid X/Fan bracing pattern that I employ under my soundboards.
Here are some shots of my soundboard bracing: IMG_1478.jpg IMG_1499.jpg IMG_1502.jpg IMG_1517.jpg IMG_1525.jpg IMG_1627.jpg As always...thanks for your interest. Joel
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Joel, as with the other build, this one is a beauty! Can you explain what you believe are the advantages of the bracing pattern you use?
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First I'd like to say that there isn't only one correct way to brace a soundboard. Many builders use the traditional Martin style bracing, and have super results from it...and others experiment all of the time with different ways (see Taylor Guitar's new V-bracing, etc.) Steve has never used the traditional Martin X-brace design...instead choosing to employ this Hybrid X/Fan system from the very beginning of his career in Lutherie. As my teacher, he didn't insist that I follow suit...though, as his student, I decided that it would be advantageous to stand on the shoulders of his experience...so I've chosen to utilize it also. The theory behind the Hybrid X/fan bracing system is that it architecturally supports the soundboard evenly across the entire area...especially those areas that rise behind, and belly in front of, the bridge, from the string pull...as happens sometimes with traditional X-braced guitars. In no way is this meant to be a shot at traditionally braced guitar, as much as it is a different approach to address an observed issue. The structural results appear to work very well, and the tonal results have been nothing short of wonderful. Paul Reed Smith chose to implement this bracing system in 2008, quite a few years after Steve began building his guitars using it...(I might add) and he has quite a few videos talking about it, if you're interested to hear about the research that inspired him to choose to implement it...and you can also hear how great his guitars sound. Hope this helps, Joel
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Thanks Joel. Makes sense. I'll know soon enough about the sonic potential.
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It's amazing how each one has its own personality, but they all sound like an Edwinson. #luthiersshopprivileges Joel
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Hello again Folks. I've finished the build, and am currently shooting lacquer on this guitar. Prior to pore-filling, I thought that I'd get some pictures of her all put together...
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