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Another build from an almost noob
See... I graduated up to “almost noob”!
This one is #5 for me. It is padauk and Sitka. Maple binding with BWB the rosette is walnut. The finish is Tru-oil / semi gloss finish. Nothing super fancy, but my guitars are getting better thanks to a lot of support from folks all over the place including this forum I can’t wait to get started on the next one and make less mistakes |
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Very nice work!
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Thank you sir. I still have some really basic skills to clean up, but it is getting better |
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You did a fine job, congrats. How do you like the tone of the instrument? I always find something about every instrument that is unique. It's hard to explain as you know since you built it.
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Looks good. Any problem with the padauk and the maple when finishing?
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Fred |
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That padauk dust gets on EVERYTHING. You really have to be careful ha... however shellac sealed the maple before I started the finishing in earnest. Spots that had red on it ... had to carefully sand it away |
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Another build from an almost noob
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Tonally i like the padauk a lot. It has color issues down the road with browning, but finally I think it’s one of the most under rated tonewoods out there. It’s also the first OM style body I’ve played with sound ports. I need to do some recordings from the front so I can tell whatbthe projected sound is like I guess. |
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Right on!
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Looks Great Snowman!
What will the next build? Travis |
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Spalted tamarind. Bubinga accents. POssibly cedar top.... undecided |
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Since you are experimenting with Tru-oil, you might also like General Finishes "Arm R Seal". It's my favorite in this general class for use on musical instruments.
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Nice ... love the Padauk!
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David Wren |
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That looks great. Congrats snowman!
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Englemann/Hog OM (Carson Crickmore course custom build), Breedlove Premier Concert (R/W), 1977 S Yairi YD303, Yamaha LJ16, Fender Tele Standard, Furch Little Jane (Cedar), Baby Taylor BT1 |