THGCo. Sitka/Indian Rosewood

[Joel Teel]

Originally Posted by mikealpine

Joel, In my discussions with Steve, he often praises your workmanship, and I can easily see why! I firmly believe you are elevating his game as much as he is yours. When you teach, it makes you examine the "why" you do what you do as much as the "how", and that leads to questions as to how things can be done better. This build is beautiful, and it's so hard to imagine that this is so early in your career, given the level of quality this displays. Looking forward to this and to seeing your future builds!

Hi Mike...

Thank you for your kind and generous comments...And I’d have to reply by saying “When I look across the shop and see guitars like your’s (the current in a long line of wonderfully crafted guitars being built here in the shop) it inspires me to do the best possible job that I’m capable of doing...and that’s some mighty big inspiration to be moved by on a daily basis.

Joel

[Joel Teel]

Just like the Cocobolo build...I've also finished this EIR build. I took these pictures after prepping for shooting the lacquer finish...

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Thanks for looking,
Joel

[ylekot]

Stunning!!! I really like the Koa used on the bevel and bindings....looks luxurious!

[mikealpine]

That's beautiful, Joel! Should look amazing with the finish all shined up.

[Joel Teel]

Originally Posted by ylekot

Stunning!!! I really like the Koa used on the bevel and bindings....looks luxurious!

Thanks ylekot...when the finish first hit that Koa, my eyes teared up a little bit.

Joel

[Joel Teel]

Originally Posted by mikealpine

That's beautiful, Joel! Should look amazing with the finish all shined up.

Thanks Mike. I’m really excited to get these guitars across home plate.

Joel

[TomB'sox]

That is a beauty Joel. Wowser are you sure you have not been doing this for 10 years or in a past life or something!!!!

[mountainguitar]

Wow Joel! This is gorgeous! I love the rosette and the wood for the bevels and the way it all blends together. You are making art!

I'm seriously thinking about going to Tom's big shindig in the spring and one of the reasons I would go is to play one of your beautiful guitars

beth

[Joel Teel]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

That is a beauty Joel. Wowser are you sure you have not been doing this for 10 years or in a past life or something!!!!

Tom...the closest I can get, is that I’ve been doing this in my mind for 15 years. I’m just trying to catch up to the “dreaming about it” part right now. Thank you for the support.

Joel

[Joel Teel]

Originally Posted by bmh1

Wow Joel! This is gorgeous! I love the rosette and the wood for the bevels and the way it all blends together. You are making art!

I'm seriously thinking about going to Tom's big shindig in the spring and one of the reasons I would go is to play one of your beautiful guitars

beth

You made me blush, Beth. Thank you...and I do hope to meet you at the B.I.G.
This one won’t be there because it’s been sold, but I’ll have others that I’d be honored to have you play.

Joel

[Joel Teel]

We’re getting close...
The wet sanding is finished (2000 grit)...she’s buffed...and now I’m polishing her up. Here’s a sneak peek:

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