New build: Morrissey SJ Bearclaw Swiss Moon Spruce/Madagascar Rosewood

[Nemoman]

Wow, Mike--that rosette is very tasteful and stunning.

The bearclaw replacement top looks pretty darn good too!

[mikealpine]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Beautiful rosette for sure!

Absolutely!!

[invguy921]

Here is the latest update from Patrick on the build. The bracing is in place and, like everything else, very clean and refined.

[Nemoman]

Looking good, Mike!

I'm digging the herringbone purfling side reinforcement strips--cool!

[cigarfan]

Exceptionally clean. Looks great!

[invguy921]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Looking good, Mike!

I'm digging the herringbone purfling side reinforcement strips--cool!

Thanks Kevin! The first time I saw Patrick introduce that idea I thought WOW how cool. Just that added element that few will ever see except in this stage of the build...or thru the sound port of course

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Exceptionally clean. Looks great!

Thank you Dennis! I appreciate your kind words as I'm sure Patrick does as well.

[Proclaimer888]

Oh my.....simply stunning. Under the hood never looked so good!! I gota get me one of these.

[invguy921]

Thanks again everyone for the nice comments. I just got a BUNCH of nice pictures from Patrick. What Patrick has been working on is the binding and purfling idea I wanted, as well as the arm bevel and the sound port. I think Patrick did a GREAT job with the miters, and there's a fair number of them to have to get right. I understand that this is not easy to get them to match up like this.

I'll try to give a streamlined version of the many pictures I have of this to show the progress highlights:

Box is closed!



Channels in for binding/purfling scheme





A little naptha added to show some color, and the ****e teflon spacer preparing the way for the radial purfling



End graph to match the Rosette



Purfling and Binding completed





Here's another look at the body of the guitar, but also showing the thin understated arm bevel.



A closer look at the Rosette and the binding



Added some Naptha to show the color of the Rosette and the complimentary purfling

[mountainguitar]

Gorgeous looking instrument!! I love the rosette and the woods. Thanks for including us in the journey!

beth

[cigarfan]

Schweeeet!

[doodahdoug]

Wow, this guitar is coming together beautifully Mike. Looking forward to seeing it under finish.

[Nemoman]

That purfling is really special--looks great with the rosette and ties in nicely with the entire color palette.

[RussellHawaii]

Beautiful!

[invguy921]

Originally Posted by mountainguitar

Gorgeous looking instrument!! I love the rosette and the woods. Thanks for including us in the journey!

beth

Thank you Beth! I appreciate you following along and for your kind comments!

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Schweeeet!

Thanks Dennis!! That word just rolls off your tongue in a wonderful way!

Originally Posted by doodahdoug

Wow, this guitar is coming together beautifully Mike. Looking forward to seeing it under finish.

Thanks Doug! I push Patrick for as many pics as I can get to show the colors, as I too am anxious to see it under finish

Originally Posted by Nemoman

That purfling is really special--looks great with the rosette and ties in nicely with the entire color palette.

Thank you Kevin! I'm not sure where Patrick comes up with these interesting wood options, but he has a BUNCH of color choices in some really cool woods. This was satisfying to me but there were a few others that had me tempted...I'm a sucker for pretty wood

Originally Posted by RussellHawaii

Beautiful!

Thank you Russell!

[inc0herent]

Killer. Love the purfling. Nice work!