Greta Tree Guitar New Build

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Parlorman

If that isn't the loveliest guitar I've ever seen, I can't think of what was. It's breathtaking

Thank you very much Parlorman!

Originally Posted by Lonzo

The top is no slacker either:



That top looks like the surface of a lake with a little wind causing gentle ripples on it...

It does have a ripple look to it, even more so when it moves and the light changes angle.

Originally Posted by swiftz07

looks absolutely spectacular Mark!

Thanks swiftz07!

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

Beautiful guitar Mark. I want to know how you do that lacy inlay. And what is that material anyway?

Thanks John! The whiter inlay is Holly and the golden is curly Maple. The trick is to do the inlay on the overlays before they are glued to the guitar. That way you can get a jewelry saw in there. It is fine work though and took me about 3 weeks. If I were to do it again it would take about 3 weeks .

You asked at a good time, I just took some close ups:







Thanks for all the comments!
Mark

[The Bard Rocks]

That is exceptionally nice aesthetics! Even for a cutaway.

[Ovation1]

That top looks amazing .

[j. Kinnaird]

I’m TrueType impressed by that inlay work, and the rest of the guitar as well

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by The Bard Rocks

That is exceptionally nice aesthetics! Even for a cutaway.

Thanks Bard!

Originally Posted by Ovation1

That top looks amazing .

Thanks Ovation! It has an almost a Koa coloring to it.

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

I’m TrueType impressed by that inlay work, and the rest of the guitar as well

Thanks John!

[Erithon]

I like the visual simplicity of the Ebony bindings and the visual (but not technical!) simplicity of the Holly and Maple inlays because they don't compete with the busyness of that flamed Redwood and tortoise shell-veined Honduran Mahogany.

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Erithon

I like the visual simplicity of the Ebony bindings and the visual (but not technical!) simplicity of the Holly and Maple inlays because they don't compete with the busyness of that flamed Redwood and tortoise shell-veined Honduran Mahogany.

Thanks Erithon. I wanted to add highlights to the overall look and very thin flourishes seem to roll well with all that wood figure.

Mark

[Mark Hatcher]

I do try to take weekends out of the shop but that doesn't mean we can't nail down which tuners we're going to use:



The custom Macassar buttons were an easy choice. Then it was between Gold, Black or Dark Metallic. We landed on Dark Metallic:

Then it was a choice between The Gotoh mini 510 or the open Schertler:



And the open Schedulers take the day!

[Zandit75]

**Voice over the loudspeaker**
"Can I have a cleanup on aisle 5, someone has drooled all over their computer screen"

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Zandit75

**Voice over the loudspeaker**
"Can I have a cleanup on aisle 5, someone has drooled all over their computer screen"

Thanks Zander75, sorry if I caused a mess!

[Mark Hatcher]

I finished up the Macassar Ebony tuner buttons today and have them all mounted up:

[Epicessay]

Such beautiful and elegant rosette!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Epicessay

Such beautiful and elegant rosette!

Thanks Epicessay!
I see this is your first post. Welcome to the forum!

Mark

[Psychopasta]

I'm new on the forum too, and I've been really enjoying the build threads. You're making a beautiful instrument!

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Psychopasta

I'm new on the forum too, and I've been really enjoying the build threads. You're making a beautiful instrument!

Thanks Psychopasta, and welcome to the forum to you too!
Mark