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New custom build: Avalon jumbo, bearclaw Sitka spruce // ancient English bog oak
Hi folks,
Here's a WIP custom build I'm extremely excited for. I approached Avalon Guitars (based in Co. Down, N Ireland) to build me a bearclaw Sitka spruce/ancient English bog oak jumbo. Here are the specs, and some photos of the build so far below:
Ancient English bog oak set Sides bent into shape Back and soundboard Rear of soundbox Front of soundbox Preparing the cutaway bevel Aussie blackwood endpin wedge Last edited by JTmusic; 11-08-2022 at 07:27 AM. |
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Some more photos
View of the back with bindings and purflings
Soundboard with bevels complete in Aussie blackwood, with bindings and purflings Last edited by JTmusic; 11-08-2022 at 07:29 AM. |
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Pictures aren't showing up for me.
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Hmm you're right Koda, I'll see if I can amend that. Thanks!
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Beautiful work and beautiful woods. Well done. I am very interested in the bog oak and how it works and sounds. I just acquired a few sets of my own and I'm excited to build one with it.
Thanks for sharing!!! Blake |
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Thanks Blake! I can't wait to try it. I've played one or two bog oak guitars in the past, they're very special instruments.
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Gorgeous woods & design. Avalons are functional art.
I have a custom S328 Avalon ArdRi with Madagascar & Alpine Spruce. Steve and his crew were great to work with. Enjoy the journey and the new Avalon! |
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You've made a great choice for a custom. Will be interested to hear what that sounds like. Whatever happens, it will be a real looker and beautifully made.
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Thanks very much Koda and boombox! The colours of the bog oak back and sides are mesmerising to look at. They remind me of a pint of stout as it's settling...
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Awesome build thus far--thanks for sharing it!
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This is going to be an epic guitar for sure. Congrats.
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It's Coming Together Nicely, John, and I'm Going To Follow Along On Your Build.
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Hopefully I'll have a few more photos to share soon, I know the neck is due to be added this week.
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Schweeet!
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That looks awesome. I love my D300A but Bevels would make it even sweeter.
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avalon, bearclaw spruce, bog oak, irish, jumbo cutaway |
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