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I hope too find out what you mean by this coded message!
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If the giver knew enough about your work to know he'd love it, then perhaps the giver will get one too.
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The Bard Rocks Fay OM Sinker Redwood/Tiger Myrtle Sexauer L00 Adk/Magnolia For Sale Hatcher Jumbo Bearclaw/"Bacon" Padauk Goodall Jumbo POC/flamed Mahogany Appollonio 12 POC/Myrtle MJ Franks Resonator, all Australian Blackwood Blackbird "Lucky 13" - carbon fiber '31 National Duolian + many other stringed instruments. |
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I have learned more: The giver has had one of my JB BRW “Dream-series” guitars for several years. He apparently has quite a few guitars by Top makers, and chose to give one of mine. The story keeps getting richer!
I am going like crazy on the current WRX build. WRX takes a lot less time than my main-stream work, and it looks like this one may go into finish after only 7 days of build time. It is my intention to bring it to Artisan as an “affordable” Sexauer. . . Unless someone snags it in advance that moment. Who knows, maybe it won’t be as good as my last couple of hundred guitars. Fat chance. |
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Here is a snap of the Red Narra FT-15 as of bedtime last night:
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Red Narra is transformed by the first coat of Varnish . . . and the red/black pore filler:
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My word that is a transformation! Beautiful work as always Bruce!
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The difference between the first and second varnish coats is fairly subtle, but maybe you can see it.
Why I say "AA Master" Pernambuco, as is the binding. Last edited by Bruce Sexauer; 02-18-2023 at 03:21 PM. |
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How much Red Narra can you take? Let's move on to the next guitar.
This is a commissioned piece, my first of 2023. I know I said I wasn't taking any more commissions, but I misjudged myself. It turns out I had forgotten how much I LIKE working with other people. Sam saw through my little ruse, and I am making him an interesting guitar. I call this an FT-14.5-Kerala. Half way between an FT-14 and an FT-15, and cleaving as close as possible to the Martin aesthetic. . . well, not that close, as it will have 13 frets to the body, a side port, and my subtle body wedge. Details, details, details. The top is Hampton Bros. best, which I acquired at Woodstock last fall, but they cut around 10 years ago. The back and sides are Honduran Mahogany that I have had for 30 years, and was said to have been stored in Marin county for another 30 years before I got it. I've use a lot of its sister wood, and it is excellent. |
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If this were European, it would be AAA. But since it is Adirondack, it is off the scale.
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That top is hors catégorie. |
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Yes Bruce, that Red Spruce soundboard from Matt is a stunner indeed… (and the mahogany is the”stuff” as well).
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A bunch of nice archtops, flattops, a gypsy & nylon strings… |
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Stunning perfection! I wonder how many top sets that tree provided.
After closely following the Master Grade Tops thread and analyzing all POV's regarding tone vs. looks, I would choose a top like this in the competent hands of a master like Bruce all day long. If a guitar doesn't appeal to me both visually and tonally, I'm less likely to buy it. Life's too short for runout. Lol |
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I didn't see it mentioned in the Master Top thread, but there is no such thing as a top w/o run out, it is more a matter of degree. At a certain point it become easier to spot.
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Off topic - Years ago I asked you to share your varnishing technique. I've used that process on a few builds with great results. I'm grateful and enjoy following your builds. |
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I have decided to admit defeat in my efforts to retire, and have revised my price list and my business approach (attitude) to reflect the fact.
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