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Old 02-14-2020, 07:11 PM
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Wow! Very cool. Joel has now gone to fully engineered sides, he was experimenting with different ideas a year ago, interesting to watch him continuing to evolve his builds, Cool bracing pattern.

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Old 02-15-2020, 05:42 PM
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Wow! Very cool. Joel has now gone to fully engineered sides, he was experimenting with different ideas a year ago, interesting to watch him continuing to evoke his builds, Cool bracing pattern.
He still is not decided..or at least not fixed to one thing only.. at least he said to stay more with cedar for the inner laminate as it apparently is easier to work with.
I am fascinated at what those artists can do with wood.. and then to combine the meticulous craftsmenship with the process of putting together a system out of so many different parts purposefully to something that not only looks great but also sounds alike... adoreable!
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Old 02-15-2020, 05:50 PM
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Loving this! Joel and Marcus are great humans to work with.
.. a lot of fun in the conversations via whatsapp... as we literally are spread across the globe.. Calgary, Bavaria and Singapore... time difference and all...
it still is great fun!
Very thankful to have made those connections, the opportunity to get a slot with Joel via Marcus, the interaction with Joel and Marcus on the build and looking forward to the possibility of actually meeting the lads in Berlin in May.
It wasn‘t planned... but the Holy Grail happens May 2nd & 3rd, and if everything works out �� I will get this guitar for my birthday on the 3rd... how cool would that be ?

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Old 02-21-2020, 02:18 PM
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A maze
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Joels floating backbracing coming together













..and his circular top bracing held aloft without any glue applied...



Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend !

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Old 03-06-2020, 04:12 AM
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Hi everyone, high time for a little update.
Joel is moving along on this build and my anticipation is rising- which doesn't really help to keep the impatience at bay... but that is part of the fun I guess.
Here some pics on the neck progress:

These were the choices for neckwood... both hog..



I thought the figure and colour of this one make for a very good combination with the top, back & sides, so this one it is ��



Joel uses a carbon ‚halfpipe‘ to stiffen the neck and installed the trussrod



Here the headplate glued on



.. more to come.
Thanks for checking in!

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Old 03-06-2020, 09:57 AM
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Beautiful neck wood! I'm quite impressed with all of Joel's work, but his neck construction in particular seems especially impressive.
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Old 03-10-2020, 11:59 AM
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Beautiful neck wood! I'm quite impressed with all of Joel's work, but his neck construction in particular seems especially impressive.
... it‘s hard not to be impressed, I can‘t judge really, as there are so many and different approaches out there, and constant development.. but it sure is impressive to see luthiers combine superb craftmanship with artistry and physics and the application of theories to create wonderful looking and sounding works of art.
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Old 03-10-2020, 12:03 PM
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Fresh pics...

...progress on the neck

almost done.... nnnnice colour and structure



The heelcap being glued on



...and a front and back view





Soon it will be off to the finisher.
Stay tuned, will post whatever I can get.
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Old 03-10-2020, 12:09 PM
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Looks beautiful, Lonzo!

Really love the simple, elegant nature of this guitar (though I know it's by no means simple to execute!).

Ready for finish soon--now your patience gets put to the test!
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Old 03-10-2020, 03:26 PM
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Looks beautiful, Lonzo!

Really love the simple, elegant nature of this guitar (though I know it's by no means simple to execute!).

Ready for finish soon--now your patience gets put to the test!
Thanks Nemoman for the kind remark.
Exactly what we wanted to achieve, elegant, subtle accents, let the ‚gestalt‘ and the woods shine and ring.
I am very happy with how it comes out.
.. as for the test of patience... I will fail miserably I‘m afraid 🙈

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Old 03-11-2020, 02:53 PM
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Truly a stunning build. I hope that Holy Grail Berlin will still be going on so that Joel and I can deliver this beauty in person to you!
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Old 03-11-2020, 03:22 PM
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Truly a stunning build. I hope that Holy Grail Berlin will still be going on so that Joel and I can deliver this beauty in person to you!

Thanks Marcus ! ..Yeah, lets hope it won‘t be canceled.
I really would love to meet both of you in person and hang out a bit!
But health and safety is paramount. Will keep my fingers and toes crossed
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Old 03-13-2020, 01:50 AM
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Ain't she sweet [emoji6][emoji41]

..just before shipping to the finisher.
Can't wait to see her under varnish.




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Old 03-30-2020, 01:12 PM
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.... still no news from the finisher... but I managed to get some more " before" shots.. to ease my wait and the patience

test...















Next I hope will come some with finish on !

Stay tuned and stay safe!

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Old 03-30-2020, 02:09 PM
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...and while I am writing the last post, a 1st update pic from the finisher flies in...
STOKED !!!

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