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I remember $350 from LMI feeling outrageous, it was the same price they were selling Brazilian for in 1992. Very nice Brazilian. I still think I made the right choice.
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Moving On
Now that I've got the sides in good shape I can move on. Here I am gluing up the neck and end blocks as well as the wedge that supports the point of the cut away;
As that dries I am doing the final cuts and clean up for the back so it will be ready for assembly; Happy New Year Everyone! Mark
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I'm working to get the body closed up this week, Here is the kerfing going on and the back getting glued up;
I spent most of the day voicing the top. I already have it thinned to target and the basic bracing is glued up. I work the braces to get the most tone and volume that I can. It's a slow process, cut a little, tap a little. Today was a perfect day for this job. It's snowing and I'm sure those of you who have or have had a Northern point of view would know the peaceful silence that comes with a good snow; And I love voicing cedar! It's such an eager participant. Mark
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That is the cutest little sanding block I have ever seen.
Great work Mark. Keep it up.
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It's some of those expensive tools all luthiers need!
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"Sometimes" the best tool for the job is just whatever is at hand
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Back is on
Here is a picture of the guitar body with the back on. I wet it with naptha to show off the figure some;
I also set the body up to receive the top; Thanks, Mark
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That is absolutely, eye-dazzlingly spectacular. In fact, Mark, you can't call her "Greta". Rather, something more like Countess Von Rothschild or Yvette Babette L'Amour or Madame X.
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Gosh, Mark. I don't think that set could be any prettier! Wow.
It's looking amazing. Kindly, Danny |
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Great googaley moogaley--that is unreal!
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i don't think that even needs bindings, the way it looks....(amazing)
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I just slightly soiled myself…and I've seen this wood…Beautiful work Mark!
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Just Stunning!
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Defies description. Definitely causes goosebumps. Beyond gorgeous!
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Thanks everybody! The figure on this set really does just suck you in. I have to remind myself to stop staring and get some work done on it. So far it's been a pleasure to work with but, I have done everything I could to facilitate that. I haven't had to repair any cracks and as you'll see later the book matched sides have lined up quite nicely, especially where they meet at the end graft.
Thanks for following along! Mark
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