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Old 04-16-2011, 08:22 PM
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Default Kolaya Ox Guitar Finished
I finally got the pictures uploaded from my camera to showcase my latest guitar model that i call the Ox. It's basically a J45 redesign. I really have always been in love with Gibson's so i borrowed my grandpa's J45 and traced it, then changed the shape to make it fit in with my style. Hope you enjoy. It is also for sale at Elderly Instruments in Lansing, Mi.

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Curly Maple Back/Sides (sitka back braces)
Bearclaw Sitka Top w/ adirondack bracing
Ebony Fingerboard/bridge/headplate with curly maple/walnut backstrap
Curly Maple Rosette
Extra wide saddle for compensation
25" scale

Anything i forgot, ask! Thanks
Brad
This first picture isn't very good, but i didn't have another full front.





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Old 04-16-2011, 08:23 PM
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Oh ya, and a video!
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Old 04-16-2011, 08:28 PM
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Nice and clean... love that Bearclaw!
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I love the simplicity and elegance of this guitar. Beautiful work!
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Old 04-16-2011, 09:45 PM
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It's gorgeous! I agree with the previous post about the simple & elegant vibe. Love that bearclaw too.
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Old 04-16-2011, 11:32 PM
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Very nice work.

Here's the link to the Elderly page:

http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/KOOX1.htm



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Old 04-17-2011, 06:17 AM
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Old 04-17-2011, 07:45 AM
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Very nice work.

Here's the link to the Elderly page:

http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/KOOX1.htm



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Thanks for posting that for me! I appreciate it.
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Nice job ... I like your unique neck heel design too. Very original. What's the significance of the OX name?
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Old 04-17-2011, 12:03 PM
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I like the maple bindings on the maple back and sides. Very clean and classy looking. Nice work! Cool top too!
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Old 04-17-2011, 01:47 PM
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The Bearclaw/Maple package looks great together .I love fiddleback maple !! nice take on the partial rosette,and it actually binds the end grain as tradition dictates...
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+1 on the bindings. (Joel beat me to it!)
I love maple, and it's not too much putting it on top of itself like you did.
Really pretty!

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Old 04-17-2011, 03:25 PM
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The name "Ox" is to signify the reputation of the dreadnaught shape as being a workhorse.

Thanks to everyone else for your very kind words!
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