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This thread is looking better and better, can’t wait to see the finished instrument
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I really think this is a great combination too. On several levels: looks, sound, and age. Thanks for commenting! Mark
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Setting up the back
Here I am shaping and cleaning up the back ladder braces:
The back is being glued on: Tomorrow I'll do the top and close up the box. Thanks for viewing! Mark
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This has got to be the messiest photo I ever seen you present!!!
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I normally rail against this whole idea of the dusty old man working in his dusty old shop. However, if I’m going to get in to this whole vintage influenced guitar project I feel it’s only right that I embrace my inner Geppetto!
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Honestly, it's good to see you're not this mythical god-like person who doesn't make a mess!!
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So I had this thought
When I was putting my plans together for this guitar one thing I didn’t mention was how I am pricing this model. Part of the idea of building this minimalistic vintage style guitar is that I am making a great sounding, well built instrument with mostly over 100 yr old select woods and will be selling it finished at my base price.
I am having a lot of fun reasearching and putting this guitar together and I have a lot yet to come. My original intentions were to go through this build thread and then have kind of a reveal and say, “and you get all this at my base price!” I was thinking this morning if I was following this build thread with somebody going through all the stuff they we’re doing with their new model and in the end they announced, “all this at my base price” I’m afraid my reaction might be, “Well, I guess that didn’t come out so well!” So before I finish this guitar I’m telling you now this is a high character, vintage style guitar, with woods you’d normally pay a premium for, at my base price. Oh, and it’s coming out great!
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I was wondering if that wasn't your original intent, but thought maybe you were leaving yourself some wiggle room in case you couldn't resist the urge to beautify. This is already a whole lot of added value for the price, and a whole lot of beauty!
As far as your inner Geppetto goes, I doubt that messy old man would have such beautiful, pristine tools, or would take such artistic photos of the process. I love that about your work, Mark - you take time and care, so nothing looks generic: everything is art. Bravo!
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Mark, this is shaping up beautifully! I'm kind of surprised it isn't presold at this point. You've got plenty of fans, and your excitement about this build is so evident. I can only imagine how nice this guitar is going to feel, look and sound.
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Thanks Mike, I suppose the being a new model folks want to see it finished first but, certainly if someone wants to buy it right off I wouldn’t say no!
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The back is on
Here is a picture showing the joined back and sides. I hit it with a wipe of Naptha to show the color on this old Eastern Black Walnut:
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Wow, Mark. When you say it should just "shake in your hands" you are speaking my language!
I'm just getting ready to celebrate one year with the amazing Lullaby Guitar, and it keeps getting better. Now this 00 has me thinking about what's next and, of course, how both of my daughters need their own special heirloom guitar. I couldn't have them fighting over just the one...
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