Wren Guitar Works : Sitka / Madagascar MS-1 Build Thread

[David Wren]

Hi folks ... time to bore you with yet another build thread! I've promised myself that I'll be spending more time at the bench and less on the computer, so this will be my last build thread for 2018! This one will be my take on a slope shouldered dreadnought ... my model "Modern Slope 1" or MS-1. Here's the specs and a couple of shots of the wood before I start the build process.

Model: MS-1 right handed
Top Wood: Master Grade Sitka spruce
Back & Sides: Madagascar Rosewood
Binding: ebony
Rosette: abalone
Back Marquetry Strip: Interrupted Ebony
Butt Marquetry: custom wedge
Other Body Details: Laskin Armrest ... fade in and out
Nut Width: 1 23/32"
Neck Shape: Modified V
Neck Inlay: Wren on 5th
Peghead Shape: Taj Mahal
Peghead Veneer: Madagascar
Tuners: Waverly
String Gauge: 12-53
Build Diary Book: yes

[SnowManSnow]

Love the RW look . Going to be super nice

[Ozzy the dog]

I'm sure that Rosewood is looking at me

Puts me in mind of a wise old Owl.

[Nemoman]

Good golly--that's some sweet looking wood!

[cigarfan]

Never ever been bored by your build threads. Awesome selection of woods, especially that Madi. I look forward to seeing your take on a slope shoulder dred.

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by SnowManSnow

Love the RW look . Going to be super nice

Thanks Snowman ... it's definitely nice wood for sure! That Paduak guitar of yours doesn't look too shabby either!

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by Ozzy the dog

I'm sure that Rosewood is looking at me

Puts me in mind of a wise old Owl.

Ha ... I won't be able to look at this back without seeing an owl now ... thanks Fred!

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Good golly--that's some sweet looking wood!

Thanks Kevin! I bought this Madagascar a decade and a half ago at an early Montreal Guitar Show from one of the Spanish wood suppliers (Madinter? Maderas Barber?).

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Never ever been bored by your build threads. Awesome selection of woods, especially that Madi. I look forward to seeing your take on a slope shoulder dred.

Thanks Dennis ... yep that Madi is exceptional for sure!

[David Wren]

[Chedeng88]

Man, that Madi looks spectacular!

[Steve Kinnaird]

I think we all love seeing your work, David. No apology needed, except for not showing up!
Agree with the others, that Madi is really nice.

Steve

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by David Wren

Very pretty wood and i love the old school scraper plane. Wonderful way to work wood in skilled hands

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by Chedeng88

Man, that Madi looks spectacular!

Yep ... I'm loving it too. Thanks for popping in to my thread!

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

I think we all love seeing your work, David. No apology needed, except for not showing up!
Agree with the others, that Madi is really nice.

Steve

Hey Steve ... thanks! I'll try to do justice to this gorgeous wood!