Hatcher's Studio 2020

[Lonzo]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

Thanks ukejon, I reinforced the short grain tips several ways. First, I laid in two laminates inside with the middle layer at a 90 degree angle to keep it stitched together. Second, I orientated the leaf and point designs so of the 19 points only 3 small ones are short grained. The other 16 are more on the long grain.

Mark

... you were “simply” cutting it out.... very interesting how you approached this and dealt with it... impressive !

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Treenewt

That is such a great idea for the port. Love it!

Thanks Treenewt!

Originally Posted by Nemoman

What, no binding on that soundport?! Lol

All kidding aside, the maple leaf is a cool idea and looks fantastic!

Thanks, yeah binding would be a challenge. How about bound by light!

Originally Posted by Lonzo

... you were “simply” cutting it out.... very interesting how you approached this and dealt with it... impressive !

Thanks Lonzo. There's a lot of little tricks.

Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

I have the back on:





Today I am closing the box!

Thanks for following!
Mark

[Nemoman]

Thanks, yeah binding would be a challenge. How about bound by light!



Great shot and lighting, Mark!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Thanks, yeah binding would be a challenge. How about bound by light!



Great shot and lighting, Mark!

Thanks Nemoman!

[Mark Hatcher]

Here are a couple shots of the body getting all closed up:





Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

Here's an update on the recent Redwood/Claro Greta with it's first gloss coat on:









It's coming along well. I like how much the reds are starting to come up in the Clasa Walnut!

Thanks for viewing!
Mark

[cigarfan]

Shockingly beautiful! Sooooo nice Mark!

[Lonzo]

..to be as nice as the recent flamed redwood one, seeing they are sister stes..no disappointment here
..but the walnut back is as nice - the colors pop and match the biggest surprise for me..
I just love the color of the neck and its appointments under lacquer... fantastic !
.. now I am curious for the other side of that headstock !

[Lonzo]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

Here are a couple shots of the body getting all closed up:





Mark

I bet this will be great with the contrast of the binding/purfling and some blue sparkle

[BrianM99]

Loving the looks of that Greta Mark. Nice job.

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Shockingly beautiful! Sooooo nice Mark!

Thanks cigarfan. This little guy is coming right along!

Originally Posted by Lonzo

..to be as nice as the recent flamed redwood one, seeing they are sister stes..no disappointment here
..but the walnut back is as nice - the colors pop and match the biggest surprise for me..
I just love the color of the neck and its appointments under lacquer... fantastic !
.. now I am curious for the other side of that headstock !

Thank Lonzo, we won’t need to wait too long. I’m excited to to the top of that headstock too!

Originally Posted by Lonzo

I bet this will be great with the contrast of the binding/purfling and some blue sparkle

I agree, the binding contrast will add some definition and the sparkle from the abalone will show up well near to the dark binding.

Originally Posted by BrianM99

Loving the looks of that Greta Mark. Nice job.

Thanks BrianM99! It’s a unique look. I love all the two toned Amboyna burl on this one too.

[Mark Hatcher]

Here is a couple pictures of the selected backstrap for the parlor:





It is the same torrified curly Hard Maple used of the headstock overlay and in the rosette. I book matched two pieces on the darker sides so the shading would go on up the middle to carry on the dark center laminate going up the neck.

The Macassar Ebony fretboard is also bound in Macassar Ebony and carries Blue Paua pufling lines:



The body also has the same Macassar binding along with the Blue Paua purfling around the top:



More to come!
Mark

[Lonzo]

..little star

That looks niiiice !

[DanR]

Beautiful, as always!