Three Marklund Customs, 00-42 + D-45S + OM-28

[CoolerKing]

Looking good !

[Brad Ward]

Per writes; "I have just sprayed the initial stain (just a light amber to fire the grain a bit) and a sealer coat."







Looking good Per!

[CoolerKing]

Whoa nelly. Looking fantastic, specifically the grain in the top. I know he inlaid the fretboard with shell, but did he go under the board too or am I losing it? He's such a perfectionist it wouldn't surprise me. What's the nut width in the 42?

[cpabolting]

I know there seems to be regular criticism of those builders that build in batches.... As if they are mass produced. Per Marklund is a great example of how each guitar though built in batches, get all the individual love. Beautiful work.... I bet they are all amazing.

[antsdmb]

I think building in batches leads to efficiency more than anything. Regardless, if you follow the build thread on the UMGF for this batch of guitars you will see just how different the specs are amongst the batch. What Per is doing is incredibly intricate and to this point the execution has been amazing. We're onto something here!

Mark

Originally Posted by cpabolting

I know there seems to be regular criticism of those builders that build in batches.... As if they are mass produced. Per Marklund is a great example of how each guitar though built in batches, get all the individual love. Beautiful work.... I bet they are all amazing.

[CoolerKing]

Originally Posted by cpabolting

I know there seems to be regular criticism of those builders that build in batches.... As if they are mass produced. Per Marklund is a great example of how each guitar though built in batches, get all the individual love. Beautiful work.... I bet they are all amazing.

I agree on all points. He's changing so many things with each guitar that it hasn't bothered me at all about "batches." That said, the main advantage IMHO of batches is something he is working on, i.e. efficiency. His 2015/16 batch will be great to watch, as his efficiency improves and as he's able to slightly increase prices. You all would be shocked at what getting in at 009 does for that, to the point that I almost feel guilty.

[antsdmb]

Originally Posted by matthewpartrick

I agree on all points. He's changing so many things with each guitar that it hasn't bothered me at all about "batches." That said, the main advantage IMHO of batches is something he is working on, i.e. efficiency. His 2015/16 batch will be great to watch, as his efficiency improves and as he's able to slightly increase prices. You all would be shocked at what getting in at 009 does for that, to the point that I almost feel guilty.

I'm in the next batch and even feel guilty for my price point. He seems as meticulous as I've seen in the luthiery community. What a treasure he's turned out to be. Unreal, Per!

[Brad Ward]

Per says; " The dark edges are still a bit translucent. As you can see the fretboard extension pearl and rosette is not scraped yet but you get the idea "




Matthew, the nut on the 42 is 1-13/16". String spacing at saddle is 2-5/16".

As far as the rosette, yes, it is under the board just like this picture when he made it!



ThanksPer!

[CoolerKing]

Per is so OCD Who else would complete the shell rosette UNDER the fretboard. LOL.

That said, the burst is really phenomenal. This whipper snapper has a huge career ahead of him, and I for one am thrilled to be in on the ground floor. 009 for me, but his work screams 199.

[Brad Ward]

The first attempt left spots so it was scraped off and re sprayed. Here is the result of the second attempt.



It reminds one of the Pre-war 00-18H sunburst. But nicer in my opinion, but a 34' burst was the goal here which had a bit broader darker rim. Third times the charm...







Should really be something as soon as the pearl is revealed.

Thanks Per!

[Brad Ward]

Coming right along now.

Thanks Per!

[CoolerKing]

scraped pearl looks awesome!

[Burton LeGeyt]

Yes that looks awesome!

[Brad Ward]

After Nitro coats.



Thanks Per!

[CoolerKing]

You know it's a good paint job if you feel guilty removing the masking tape