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Old 12-30-2013, 06:16 PM
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Default Build Thread: Baranik PX, Blue Spruce and Mahogany

I'm a huge Baranik fan, as all 2 people that pay any regular attention to my posts will know. Although I liked Mike's Retreaux at HGF this year, I wanted something a hair larger, and I think the PX is pretty much right there. It's close to a 00 in dimensions, but features a 13 fret neck join, asymmetrical design, and 25.6" scale length. Mike will be starting on this guitar next week.

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Top: Blue spruce
B&S: Mahogany (possible lightly figured)
Decorations: Deco-style tiles with ivoroid
Bridge: Ebony, pyramid
Tuners: Open-back TBD
Frets: EVO
Nut: 1 3/4"
Saddle: 2 5/16"
Fretboard: Ebony
Side port: TBD
Case: Just in case

I will be shamelessly copying (or rather, Mike will be copying, nee repeating) the deco work he displayed on this amazing parlor at HGF.









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Old 12-30-2013, 06:49 PM
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Lucky fella. congrats
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Old 12-30-2013, 08:19 PM
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I DESPISE the way most parlor guitars look, the body shape reminds me of an anorexic woman or something (I'm a dread guy!), but the fretboard inlays on this one somehow transform it for me so it looks very cool...
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Old 12-30-2013, 08:28 PM
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In a guitar world where the dread seems to be the standard, parlors are viewed as oddities (though of course not on this forum). I'm reading a history of Martin guitars before the Civil War, and that shape pretty much started it all. Agreed, the deco tiles are something else.
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Very nice choice Juston. I am looking forward to Mike's photos and your restrained and sober build commentary over coming weeks. Happy New Year too!

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If I'm not mistaken, the guitar in the photos how resides with my buddy Phil (riorider). It's an amazing little guitar, and you're in for a treat!
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Very very nice indeed! Love the tile inlay.
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
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Whoo Hoo!

That "B" on the headstock would make any graphic designer giddy. It's really tasty...
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Old 12-31-2013, 10:42 AM
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Judging by your signature I'd say you're looking at a pretty nice next few years! If my wife would allow it I'd be doing the exact same thing.

Enjoy every moment of it!
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Wicked inlays... Looking forward to seeing this one coming together.
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Congratulations Juston. I can't wait to see this build come together.
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Oh man... You are one lucky devil!

Out of curiosity, was the parlor above the 18th Retreux he built? Or is that a coincidence with the B logo on the headstock?

Regardless, the guitar is going to be a beauty with some undoubtedly awesome tone! Keep us posted on the build so that we can live vicariously through you.
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Old 12-31-2013, 12:44 PM
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Beautiful headstock design.
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Old 12-31-2013, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FormerFoodie View Post
Oh man... You are one lucky devil!

Out of curiosity, was the parlor above the 18th Retreux he built? Or is that a coincidence with the B logo on the headstock?

Regardless, the guitar is going to be a beauty with some undoubtedly awesome tone! Keep us posted on the build so that we can live vicariously through you.
I don't think so. I'm pretty sure he's built dozens if them. That's just a stylized "B."
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