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Amazing detail work, Mark--can't believe the precision you can achieve with your sliding saw setup.
Can't wait to see it in person!
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Meanwhile I have also been working on the back. This is pommele figured Sapele with the blue tinted spalting: Here I am gluing on the center graft which I used the multi color floatwood Sitka for: It makes a nice frame for my Sapele burl branded logo chip: They make a wonderful couple: Thanks for viewing! Mark
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Those woods are incredible together--look at that bearclaw!
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The blues in those two different species of wood are amazingly similar, what a match. I agree with Mr. Nemoman, that bear claw is amazing.
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I do agree they go wonderfully in the Red, White and Blue colors of an old battle flag. Old Glory.
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Back Braces
Here is the happy couple with a ring:
I was able to get some floatwood for braces. The on small board is even blue and they are great example of what I look for in brace wood: I didn't get a lot but these two are enough to split out the tone braces for both the top and back. Here is the back with the brace blanks: On they go!: Here is just a peek of how they look: Thanks for peeking! Mark
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Oh dear. I need to play the lottery hard for the next few months.
Stan
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Looking great! Even the brace wood ... beautiful. Can't imagine this one will make it back the Hatcher's house after the show.
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Love how the rosette captures the coloring of the back and sides.
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This color combination has gone over really well. I sold the first spec and have gotten several custom orders since with the same woods. I still have enough wood sets to do a couple more.
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Not a 12 fret per chance?
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This is a grand auditorium 14 fret. The first one I did in this wood/color combination was a 12 fret:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/283528...57711742330362 I'd be happy to do another. My 000 Penelope model is a 12 fret also. Mark
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Closing up the Box
I have the sides ready so it's time to start closing up the box:
Here is a real view of the Blue back braces: This is what the pommel Sapele back and sides look like with a wipe of Naphtha: Even without the Blue spalting this is some of the best figured Sapele I have ever seen! Thanks for viewing! Mark
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Body is Closed
The top has been voiced and here it is getting glued on:
We now have a closed box! More to come! Mark
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One of these days I'll have to place an order. I have the Hatcher surname as well... wouldn't have to pay extra for my name on the headstock. A barebones spruce/mahogany grand concert would be nice.
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