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That burl overlay!!! What figure! And of course you carved the pillow headstock in such a way as to maximize its drama. Masterful.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again Desert Ironwood is the most beautiful wood in the world! Mark
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Wrapping up in New Hampshire
As I am wrapping up here in New Hampshire. I have the Old Town Farm 00 Guitar strung up and almost set for delivery. This will be the last guitar out of my Peterborough NH shop.
This is old growth tri-colored Western Red Cedar driftwood on a Bocote back and sides. The neck is a Honduran Mahogany. The bridge, fretboard, arm bevel, and most of the trim is Desert Ironwood. The rosette and truss rod cover are Bloodwood. Finally the headstock overlay is a mildly curly Applewood taken from a very old Apple tree that stood on the family farm called Old Town Farm:
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Beautiful…
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Stone Rosette
I've been working away setting up my new Vermont studio. I am at the point where I have started a guitar. I usually have a number of guitars going in different stages but I got all caught up before the move so instead of sharing time with other guitars I am using this build to help me fine tune how the studio is set up.
I haven't posted in awhile so I'd thought I'd show you something new that I haven't done before. I am using stone in the rosette. Fortunately for me I just moved in next door to a couple of professional stone workers/artists. they have been very helpful! Here is the stone I am using in the rough: It is Lapis Lazuli which is known for it's beautiful blue color. A little spritz of water brings that out: Here it is set in the rosette bordered in Myrtle and blue Pau abalone edged with black and white purfling: The rosette getting set into the top: It is set into a tunnel 13 Redwood soundboard: Thanks for viewing! Mark
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Welcome back Mark, that is quite an amazing rosette. Worth whatever effort it took to work with the stone. It is beautiful.
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Glad you're back Mark! The new setting looks quite lovely! And that rosette is stunning! I love the stone rosette as well. I'm kind of surprised you hadn't done it before! BTW...great photography as always.
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Glad you are back in biz!!!
I have missed seeing your beauties! Hope you are well and happy in the new location!!!
Be well and have FUN Paul
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Really nice looking Rosette Mark. How difficult was it working with stone (lapiz) compared to other materials? Good luck with setting up in your new work space.
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That is stunning, Mark. Welcome back and congrats on your new studio.
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Amazing work as always, Mark--good to have you back!
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... in saying: glad you’re back on the forum and wishing you all the best in the new home and workshop!
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This is downright beautiful, Mark. And great to hear an update about the new shop...look forward to visiting in 2022.
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