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10-01-2020, 06:11 PM
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New Wilborn build/Nautilus style/Braz-Adi
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It is the first time I’ve used anything other than black ebony. This is actually Macassar ebony. But, all of a sudden grain alignment is a consideration. The soundport is bound in several pieces that have to be convinced to work together to simulate oneness. I’m pretty happy with this one, but I don’t think I’ll ever try it with maple.... 
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10-02-2020, 06:22 AM
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Gorgeous indeed. The wood choices on this guitar are superb. That Macassar binding is just amazing...can't wait to see it pop under finish
 ...a site to behold. Not to mention, Ben absolutely does the cleanest miters I've ever seen. I agree that this will be a canon, and yet I'd bet it will sparkle with the softest touch. This has been fun to follow.
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10-02-2020, 07:38 AM
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Wow Brad, Ben this is absolutely stunning - and Ben's miters are perfection. He is the "Master Miter Man"
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10-02-2020, 07:57 AM
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Really mind blowing, Ben!!!!!
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10-03-2020, 07:54 AM
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Thanks so much.. The picking of the woods on this one was really fun, and actually took longer than you would think. But I was ok with that. I traditionally have a hard time make decisions. And now Ben is fully aware of this affliction as well..
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10-03-2020, 10:23 AM
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I'm following along quietly on this thread, being a fan of both Ben's work and of Frog and Toad. I can't wait to hear this on its own and in a duo. It's quite a combination of engineering and art.
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10-06-2020, 07:59 AM
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Great update on Frogtars neck process:
The victim, pre hand carved.....  Establishing the profile at the first fret.  Tapering in the headstock.  Bringing the shaft into profile with a series of facets.  The operating theater  And completed!   The stacked heel. Note the nice crisp delineation. I love a crisp line among soft transitions.  Thanks for looking!! Frog
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10-08-2020, 09:38 AM
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Sweet
Such precise work!
Lovely Can NOT wait to hear this in your most capable hands!!! Bet you feel the same Salud Paul
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10-08-2020, 08:37 PM
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10-10-2020, 09:56 AM
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Wood work is done !!
The very first “Sidewinder”!         Soooo exciting!! The Work on this is impeccable! I feel very blessed. Thanks for looking, Frog
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10-12-2020, 11:54 AM
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Burst
Ben and I have decided to do a burst on the Frogtar..... I'm super excited!
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10-13-2020, 07:51 AM
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Holy cow! Just...holy cow......
The most amazing detail is that wee strip of spruce still intact. And we get to say, "Yeah, I know the guy that built that!" Good stuff F & T, Steve
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10-14-2020, 07:06 AM
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Yes, how does that pointy piece of spruce not end up lost on the shop floor somewhere. Hats off to you Ben for another Amazing build - can't wait to hear this one. Patrick
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