Sexauer/2020 (Chapter 2)

[BEJ]

Could Koal be some kind of inspiration for a Black/White headstock design?

Bruce,

[Bruce Sexauer]

Originally Posted by BEJ

Could Koal be some kind of inspiration for a Black/White headstock design?

Bruce,

Probably, but it would have to be collaborative as it’s not my thing. Do you have an idea?

[tadol]

Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer

I don’t always have a dog, but when I do, I have a really good dog.

Well, I have to say, there are definitely times when Koal is better behaved than Bruce . . . .

[Bruce Sexauer]

Tad knows me better than average among humans, so even though I think those who know me less well may get the “wrong” idea, who am I to argue?

On a more grounded note, here’s the headstock w/bridal joint on the 0 effort:

[Treenewt]

Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer

Tad knows me better than average among humans, so even though I think those who know me less well may get the “wrong” idea, who am I to argue?

On a more grounded note, here’s the headstock w/bridal joint on the 0 effort:

That is clean, Bruce. I dig the “S” on the back...classy...Very nice!

[tadol]

Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer

Tad knows me better than average among humans, so even though I think those who know me less well may get the “wrong” idea, who am I to argue?

Or, it's simply a testament to what an exceptionally good dog Koal is -

[Bruce Sexauer]

The single 0 has its first coat of varnish. Not much more to say far a few days, and then I will be completing the Pear JB-15. The FT-000C for Jmat went out FedEx yesterday to arrive Thursday. John may have something to say shortly thereafter, or not; we'll see.

[Jamiejoon]

That is gorgeous, Bruce. Simple and tasteful.

[Bruce Sexauer]

The Adi/Hmah single 0's 3rd coat dry enough to handle, but not yet ready to sand.

[cigarfan]

That is some really pretty Mahogany! Beautiful guitar Bruce!

[Treenewt]

Dang that mahogany back is straight fire. Lovely work, Bruce!

[Bebo]

Re: The Back - I do get “The Tree” and other highly figured tone wood. Beautiful. I also have a couple of lovely BRW guitars. I might be alone, but I find equivalent beauty in this Mahogany.

[Ovation1]

Great looking mahogany!

[Bruce Sexauer]

Originally Posted by Bebo

Re: The Back - I do get “The Tree” and other highly figured tone wood. Beautiful. I also have a couple of lovely BRW guitars. I might be alone, but I find equivalent beauty in this Mahogany.

Honduran mahogany is the queen of woods. It is a near perfect material to make just about anything from that can be made from wood. Light and strong, dimensionally stable, rot resistant, finishes well; the list goes on, it is even the name of a color. Unsurpassed for boats, furniture, and musical instruments where it can be used successfully for nearly every part . . . not ideal for fingerboards and bridges, of course.

[Bruce Sexauer]

Here is Petaluma we have hit the summer doldrum, when weather id less than ideal for the work I do . . . or the guitar work, anyway. A few weeks ago I got a call from Ben McKee, a fellow who has bought several of my guitars, and he told me he is building a music studio and stocking it with instruments. Cutting to the chase, he asked me to make a violin for him, and I will occupy my next month or so with this project.

I gave him the choice of locally sourced materials with a lot of back story, or the highest grade of Italian Spruce and Bosnian Maple. Ben went for "story", as I expected he would. If you know him you understand.

My last fiddle, which I do believe is my best effort so far, is also made from the "story" wood, so it's not like I think the fancy wood would do a better job, merely look more impressive. After all, my local wood was hand logged, properly milled, air dried, and flawless as fa as I can tell from the outside.

The maple grew in a back yard in Mill Valley, ca, where I felled the tree at the invitation of the property owner. That was in 2003. The Engelmann spruce was sent to me by someone I met (haven't actually met, but hope to) here in the forum, Sam VanLaningham, who cut the wood in eastern Oregon several years ago.

I won't bore you with too many more details as, understandably, you are mostly guitar geeks, and how interesting could a violin build be?

EDITED TO SAY: I MEAN "GEEKS" IN THE BEST WAY, IN CASE SOME OF YOU ARE IN DENIAL.