Doerr Guitars new model Modified Dread build thread

[Jarvis]

amazing work Tom

keep it up and well done

[Marcus Wong]

Looking great Tom!

[Tom Doerr]

Originally Posted by pandaroo

Oh yeah, now we’re talkin! How sexy!!

After Christmas I'll have some more pics of the body completely finished sanded so keep a eye out. Looks even better with the top trim and beveled binding.

Originally Posted by SuperB23

Beautiful work Tom!! Exciting for sure!!!

Forget sugar plumbs I have Doerr Modified Dreadnoughts dancing through my head lately!!

Originally Posted by Jarvis

amazing work Tom

keep it up and well done

Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

Looking great Tom!

Thanks Bobby, Jarvis and Marcus!

[Tom Doerr]

Had a great week on the MD. It's already at the finishers and ready for him to do his magic. Here are some pics of the MD. I really like how my Signature Series details turned out on it. Like the beveled binding, crossgrain Brazilian top trim, and bookmatched backplate.

[Tom Doerr]

Here's some more pics. The first one is a shot head on to get a overall feel for the Modified Dread shape. I've never been a huge fan of the bulky shape of traditional dreads. So this MD definitely soften things up. I am very happy with the results. Thanks for looking!

[fitness1]

Wow - somebody's been busy! Looks great Tom.

[SuperB23]

WOW!! Awesome work Tom! Stunning

[WayneJohnson]

love it all Tom!! Outstanding!!

[Diamondave]

REALLY dig it Tom...!!!

[DamianL]

That’s one of the nicest mod dreads I’ve ever seen..

I love how every edge/surface/heel cap/headstock appears to have some degree of bevel on it!

Makes the guitars appearance flow together...

[ruby50]

So very clean and tasteful. Maybe you could post a couple of shots of the rosette in progress - I can only imagine how it is done. I love the shape. I would never consider building a D body because I find them unattractive, but this one reminds me of the dreadnaught ukulele that Ditson had Martin build before the guitar D body (if I recall), but prettier:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby16...7662606115293/

Hate this format because I can't figure out how to post a picture

Thanks for posting this

Ed

[Jeff Mc]

Beautiful!

[Tom Doerr]

Originally Posted by fitness1

Wow - somebody's been busy! Looks great Tom.

Thanks Todd! It does seem when I build one at a time that it goes quick.

Originally Posted by SuperB23

WOW!! Awesome work Tom! Stunning

Thanks Bobby! Looking forward to building your MD this coming year.

Originally Posted by WayneJohnson

love it all Tom!! Outstanding!!

Thanks Wayne!

Originally Posted by Diamondave

REALLY dig it Tom...!!!

DD thanks! Hope you enjoyed your annual meat cookies with the family this year lol

Originally Posted by DamianL

That’s one of the nicest mod dreads I’ve ever seen..

I love how every edge/surface/heel cap/headstock appears to have some degree of bevel on it!

Makes the guitars appearance flow together...

Thanks for the comment I appreciate it! I put a 45° bevel on all the edges on my Signature Series guitars. It does seem to give the guitar a different vibe than my guitars in my Standard Series.

Originally Posted by Jeff Mc

Beautiful!

Thank you!

[Tom Doerr]

Originally Posted by ruby50

So very clean and tasteful. Maybe you could post a couple of shots of the rosette in progress - I can only imagine how it is done. I love the shape. I would never consider building a D body because I find them unattractive, but this one reminds me of the dreadnaught ukulele that Ditson had Martin build before the guitar D body (if I recall), but prettier:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby16...7662606115293/

Hate this format because I can't figure out how to post a picture

Thanks for posting this

Ed

Thanks Ed for the comments! I did a rosette that was similar to this rosette a couple years ago. I happened to make a video of me making it. Hopefully this link will work so people can see it. The video will pretty much show you how I do it. Thanks for looking!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WJi...w?usp=drivesdk

[islandguitar]

wow, Tom....what a great video!! That's a long way from a cross grain!!! LOL!
Hope you are doing well..........best to your whole family for the New Year!

Fred