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03-11-2010, 08:49 AM
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My First Bevel Guitar
Just recently completed construction of my first "Ryan" style bevel. The guitar is still without a finish but I thought I share some pictures regardless. I must say that I felt a great sense of accomplishment with this guitar. Figuring out the bevel was challenging and I had a great time building this one. I was also surprised by how much more comfortable the bevel makes the instrument. I was expecting a slight increase in ergonomics but the increase is very significant. I am now a huge fan of the bevel!!! -- God bless Kevin Ryan and Grit Laskin for bringing the bevel to its current state of innovation.
Here's a link to more photos of the guitar: http://www.fayguitars.com/guitars/sale/sale.html Kind Regards, Simon 
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#2
03-11-2010, 09:13 AM
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Well done! It looks beautiful.
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03-11-2010, 09:13 AM
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oooh...a bevel and a florentine cut....very nice!! I love the bloodwood purfling and lines in the fingerboard. They'll really stand out when it's finished!
 
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03-11-2010, 09:27 AM
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Very nice, Simon.
I particularly admire the heel area, and the precision in evidence there. Great work! Steve
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03-11-2010, 09:28 AM
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Nice job! Looks beautiful.
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03-11-2010, 09:51 AM
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Nice bevel, and nice cutaway!
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03-11-2010, 11:18 AM
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It is a beautiful guitar Simon.
I played one of your guitars at Cathedral Music in Troy, NY... and loved it. I'm a pretty dedicated Lowden player and your guitars are one of the few others that give me serious GAS
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03-11-2010, 11:26 AM
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Simon,
Your choice of woods for purfling/bevel/rosette really compliment one another. From a players perseptive I have often thought that is one of the more challenging aspects of incorporating a bevel. It becomes a focal point that can occassionally clash or distract from other elements of an instrument. Beautifully done!
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03-11-2010, 11:46 AM
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Very nice job Simon! And the cutaway looks great on your design as well
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03-11-2010, 12:45 PM
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Hands down, my favorite looking guitar I've ever seen. I LOVE the simply appointments, the coco b/s, and the bevel is simply breathtaking. GREAT JOB!!!!
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03-11-2010, 01:18 PM
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Great job on the Ryan-style bevel. I like your all wood choices, very organic look, which I love.
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