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Really cool build Bob, one of my favorites at the moment.
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Thanks Dennis and Rob... Archtops are rare birds here on AGF.
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Veneer
Choosing a Black Walnut burl for the back veneer on the peghead...
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Stunningly beautiful. Thanks for letting us experience the build vicariously, Bob.
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Jt1, you are quite welcome. Hopefully socially distanced visual beauty such as this, vicariously bolster's your immune system...
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Getting there...
John has attached the neck and nearly has the instrument done in white. The MOP/Green Abalone split blocks & peghead inlays and the Birdseye Sugar Maple bindings create a classic, yet elegant aesthetic.
Some details of the sound port and the bound peghead veneer.
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Beautiful guitar! I really like the Birdseye Maple bindings. It's going to be stunning under finish!
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John will being using a subtle, light colored almond burst that should both set off the figure of the back, rims, neck and set off the maple bindings...
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It is always difficult to catch the color of a sunburst. John was kind enough to shoot a couple shots outdoors after the guitar was sealed, the sunburst and a few coats of nitro were applied.
John told me it is actually a touch lighter and has gold/bronze hue to it. It of course brings out a bit of the figure in the Sycamore Maple back and the Birdseye Sugar Maple.
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Wow, a beautiful burst! You've got to be pleased.
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Thanks Steve...Sure am.... We’ll definitely see a bit more depth as the nitro layers build...
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The definition of a soft and warm burst. That is gorgeous!
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This illustrates how difficult it is to capture the tones of a sunburst. These are some earlier shots from John’s spray booth. The lighting is different from the prior shots and no nitro had been applied yet.
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Bob, I would call that a "toasted almond" or "pecan" burst - but it is spectacular either way and is going to look great in your lineup!
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Justin, I don’t think any of these photos actually capture the True color of the sunburst according to John. We will just have to wait in order to see it before naming it...
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