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This is looking absolutely gorgeous.
And satin finish neck ... Mmmmmm!
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Great stuff Mark!!! Uniquely inspired ideas which are common from your shop. I'm sure all of us share a fascination with your ability to be artistic and creative. Well done!!
However, as I have observed your photographs (which are also amazing), one question that continues to plague my thoughts is this... How in the world do you get all this work done with not a single hint of wood dust???
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Yea, I do try to work neat. My work table is attached to the dust collector so chips and dust don't accumulate. I also have a clean space where I shoot most of my photos. Photography has become a part of my building process. Many of the ideas that I have in designing a guitar come to me while viewing my work through a lens. It's an additional perspective that makes me stop and really look. People talk about "getting into the flow" or "getting into the zone" while working. I actively try to avoid that whole thing. I want to be fully conscious and actively engaged in every step. Breaking for a photo is like a good slap in the face, "Hey wake up! Look at what you are doing here!"
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Thanks for commenting islandguitar!
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Thanks ukejon, hard learned lessons!
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Back Strap
I've been working away on the neck and headstock. Here is a picture of the Olivewood back strap. I cut this laminate from the original piece of Olivewood I received from Howard Hitchmough, Actually, this is the first part of this guitar that came from the original piece of Olivewood that started all of this;
It's usually at about this time I confirm what tuners I'm using. Right from the start I had in mind that these antique gold Gotoh 510 minis were going to be the ones; Of course a set of custom tuner buttons would be in order. I am going to use this Katalox wood. It has some great sapwood that I can cap the buttons with and the Katalox ties right in with all the other trim;
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Wow -- it will be fun to see this in person. See you tomorrow.
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Very late to this thread, but glad I'm here now.....
Mamma Mia!! Che Bellezza! Can't wait to see the finished product. My compliments to your skills.
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Great! I have been roughing out the headplate and should have that glued on today. Tomorrow l'll start carving the neck so you should have a pretty good view of how this is coming together.
Thank you for the compliment and welcome aboard!
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This has been a fascinating process. I'm glad you show it. Every step along the way brings more. It's fun to watch. I love your fretboard. She is beautiful in her own right. I would hesitate to touch her with dots or anything. Much like the girl at the High School dance that found you awestruck....but you never approached. Can't wait for the last chapter!
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I appreciate your following along. I still have a number of chapters to go! Mark
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Seriously, well-thought out design and execution are your hallmark.
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