Hatcher 100th Guitar!

[Mark Hatcher]

I've got the neck carved. It has a black wood bound Snakewood center strip and a Black Ebony heel cap:



Between the beveled cutaway and the elevated fretboard we get an increase in comfort, access and leverage when working the high frets.



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[rule18]

Well Mark, you're clearly creating a masterpiece for your hundredth guitar. Such beautiful choices and appointments, can't wait to hear this one's voice.

[canuck7]

Wow! The colors astound the mind…still taken by that rosette…

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by rule18

Well Mark, you're clearly creating a masterpiece for your hundredth guitar. Such beautiful choices and appointments, can't wait to hear this one's voice.

Thanks rule18! It has a great tap tone so far which bodes well.

Originally Posted by canuck7

Wow! The colors astound the mind…still taken by that rosette…

I love the color too, thanks!

[Mark Hatcher]

I just finished up a couple of the fine details for this guitar. As stated earlier I didn't want a lot of bling on my 100th guitar but, the neck needed a touch of color to keep up with the body on this guitar.

Sometimes, with proper placement, you can say a lot with very little:





With these in place the guitar is ready for finishing.

Mark

[Treenewt]

That is a very elegant guitar Mark! Well done!

[Nemoman]

Bravissimo--#100 is truly a masterpiece!

Awesome work!

[Guitars44me]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Bravissimo--#100 is truly a masterpiece!

Awesome work!

What Nemoman said!!! Way to go, Mark!

Cheers

Paul

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

I just finished up a couple of the fine details for this guitar. As stated earlier I didn't want a lot of bling on my 100th guitar but, the neck needed a touch of color to keep up with the body on this guitar.

Sometimes, with proper placement, you can say a lot with very little:



With these in place the guitar is ready for finishing.

Mark

So the fret board inlay is the 12 th marker ? Again understated elegance, very cool, kudos

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Treenewt

That is a very elegant guitar Mark! Well done!

Thanks Treenewt!

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Bravissimo--#100 is truly a masterpiece!

Awesome work!

Thanks for commenting Nemoman!

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

What Nemoman said!!! Way to go, Mark!

Cheers

Paul

Thanks Paul!

Originally Posted by KevWind

So the fret board inlay is the 12 th marker ? Again understated elegance, very cool, kudos

Thanks KevWind! Yes, that is a 12th fret marker

[Mark Hatcher]

The finishing process has begun so I image this thread will go quiet for awhile. I’ll be back posting here when I have a shiny version of my 100th guitar!

Mark

[NTS]

What a beautiful and tastefully done guitar. As pretty as it is now, I will be looking forward to seeing it finished. That fingerboard looks awesome.

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by NTS

What a beautiful and tastefully done guitar. As pretty as it is now, I will be looking forward to seeing it finished. That fingerboard looks awesome.

Thanks NTS! I love the look of that Snakewood fretboard. It not only looks great but it is hard as nails, has few pores to collect crud and is less susceptible to heat and humidity than ebony.

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[Mark Hatcher]

Here is are a couple pictures of the first gloss coat on the body of my 100th guitar:





I'm very happy with the color and the contrast in the grain!

No pictures of the top yet because after this finish is done I will french polish the top.

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[rule18]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

Here is are a couple pictures of the first gloss coat on the body of my 100th guitar:

I'm very happy with the color and the contrast in the grain!

No pictures of the top yet because after this finish is done I will french polish the top.

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Wow Mark, that's beautiful!