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New builds for US shows
Work got a bit sidetracked in the last few days but I managed to squeeze in some late nights...
The Columbia top ready to be voiced IMG_5686.jpg And the backstrip on the Thames prepped for the back braces. I went for a cedar strip to match the top IMG_5687.jpg The ribs for the Columbia get some double kerfed boxwood linings to keep the light color theme even on the inside. You can also spot the solid reinforcement for the Ryan style bevel IMG_5693.jpg On the Thames I went for mahogany liners and a Laskin style bevel... it’s the first time I tackle a Laskin bevel... fingers crossed 782B46EF-DD8F-44F2-B5CC-F72CD7578176.jpg Fitting the top to the ribs IMG_5706.jpg And the top is on. Tomorrow I’ll do some extra voicing and then the box will be closed! IMG_5709.jpg Last edited by maxmonte; 02-19-2019 at 05:09 PM. |
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Some more pics of the builds in progress
IMG_5711.jpg Branding time IMG_5713.jpg Both backs IMG_5722.jpg Thames bracing, with laminate bridge plate and lattice bracing IMG_5754.jpg Binding work on the Columbia IMG_2327.jpg And bevel prep on the Thames... cutting those channels by hand was... fun! |
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The big reveal:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Buyl6BQH...d=dlx20r8o1xxf |
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It’s a good thing that you have a player’s fingernails...
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A bunch of nice archtops, flattops, a gypsy & nylon strings… |
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Ah ah, I wandered if someone would point that out :P
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Necks ready to carve IMG_5788.jpg This koa is fantastic! IMG_5789.jpg And that’s the baritone maple with some sort of aged violin look IMG_5787.jpg Checking to see if all the pieces fit! |
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Well, I kinda stopped posting in progress photos as frantically finishing the guitars for the shows. Both shows were a blast! Thanks to everyone who stopped by my table and tried the guitars. The Columbia baritone found a good home and the cedar-koa Thames is now available @ Emerald City Guitars in Seattle! See you all next time!
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and this is what the baritone sounds like!
well, the Columbia baritone found a good home! Here is Ken playing a few notes and sharing his first impressions with it:
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link didn't work for me Max. I liked that guitar, super fun.
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Multiple guitars including a 1979 Fender that needs a neck re-set Last edited by jmat; 05-20-2019 at 12:27 PM. |
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That’s strange, the video shows up just fine on both my phone and Mac... I wish I had recorded Tony McManus playing Bach on it @ LaConner, it was mind blowing! |
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Jmat, thanks for trying the guitar! I wish you had told me you were in the Agf, it’s always nice to put a face to a name (or online user!) |