The Last Great Train Robbery

[KevWind]

Very nice Mark, now You'll have to compose a song (like the New Riders did for the Glendale Train robbery)

[canuck7]

Originally Posted by KevWind

Very nice Mark, now You'll have to compose a song (like the New Riders did for the Glendale Train robbery)

Yes!!! I’m also waiting for this!!!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by sinistral

I love how you sweat every detail. I'm still waiting for the Coyote guitar!

Thanks, I do sweat every detail and I actually enjoy finding previously unknown details to add to my list of things to sweat about.

Originally Posted by KevWind

Very nice Mark, now You'll have to compose a song (like the New Riders did for the Glendale Train robbery)

Originally Posted by canuck7

Yes!!! I’m also waiting for this!!!

Trains have been an icon in our society for a very long time. I hope the future owner of this guitar will be inspired to play the first train song on this guitar.

Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

Here is the BRW sides all joined and kerfed:



Gluing the back:



Here it is:



Here is a picture of the Cloud figured Cocobolo binding and purfling which I have bent and ready to go:



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[rockabilly69]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

That wood is going to absolutely look unreal when it's finished!

[Treenewt]

Good grief Mark! This is going to be special!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Treenewt

Good grief Mark! This is going to be special!

Thanks Treenewt, I still have a couple surprises in store on this build.

Mark

[NTS]

I’m loving the coco you are using on the back. I’m glad I climbed aboard.

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by NTS

I’m loving the coco you are using on the back. I’m glad I climbed aboard.

Thanks NTS, I’m glad you’re enjoying the ride!
I hit a bit of a bump getting pictures posted this week.
Our power went out for a couple hours and when it killed our computer modem. We’re waiting for a replacement to get back up again and this is interfering with me being able to post in the meantime.

Mark

[John Osthoff]

Looking great Mark.

This one reminds me of my old friend Richard Glick who passed away several years ago. He ran Fine Guitar Consultants in San Diego. I think that was before your time in luthiery. Anyway Richard loved a story to go with a guitar and would have "ate this one up." Richard was not everyone's cup of tea so to speak but I got along great with him. It's too bad we didn't get to work together more. Once again nice work and I love the theme.

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by John Osthoff

Looking great Mark.

This one reminds me of my old friend Richard Glick who passed away several years ago. He ran Fine Guitar Consultants in San Diego. I think that was before your time in luthiery. Anyway Richard loved a story to go with a guitar and would have "ate this one up." Richard was not everyone's cup of tea so to speak but I got along great with him. It's too bad we didn't get to work together more. Once again nice work and I love the theme.

Thanks John, I didn’t personally know Richard Glock though my years in lutherie started over 20 years ago going full-time over 10 years ago.

I enjoy building a guitar with a story. Whether it is a commemorative guitar or a lullaby guitar a theme adds a little something to the instrument and can help build the bond the artist has with their guitar.

Mark

[The Bard Rocks]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

T... Whether it is a commemorative guitar or a lullaby guitar a theme adds a little something to the instrument and can help build the bond the artist has with their guitar.

Mark

Those are very good words to hear.

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by The Bard Rocks

Those are very good words to hear.

Thanks! I appreciate your comments

[Mark Hatcher]

I have the neck all roughed out and have added a gold mother of pearl fretboard inlay:



The Shasta Special was number 13 so I think this works well. I mentioned earlier that this is a 13 fret to the body guitar. The inlay is on the 13th fret and will also serve as an easy reminder you are playing a 13 fret guitar.



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[Treenewt]

Man, Mark...this is such a beautiful and special build!