Curly Mahogany St Clair Build Thread

[fitness1]

Originally Posted by mischultz

Do it for America, puppies, and the children.

Thanks for the laugh - I needed it!

I totally agree by the way!

[Kenneth Casper]

Originally Posted by mischultz

I mean this with the utmost appreciation, respect, and cordiality: don’t be a knucklehead and bury the grain on that bridge. Give the customer a couple days at least to acclimate to the idea of preserving the lovely subtlety of the stripe behind the slot. Do it for America, puppies, and the children.

Puppies...! Now you can't equate dying a Brazilian RW bridge with not liking puppies, children, or America! Though I do get your point. I'm not a big fan of staining or dying wood in most cases. Rather, I'd choose wood with the color and character I want. However, my customer wanted black trim and appointments on this guitar, and he also wanted the tone from a Brazilian bridge. I haven't dyed the bridge yet as I want the customer to see it ala natural with the guitar first, and I see my customer tomorrow.

Thanks for the input mischultz, and to Nemo and Todd. I'll tell my customer that three AGF members have voted to not dye the bridge

Ken

[Kenneth Casper]

Originally Posted by fitness1

Thanks for the laugh - I needed it!

I totally agree by the way!

Very nice picking BTW, Todd. I just listened to the clip in your signature. You doing the singing as well?

Ken

[Steve Kinnaird]

Mercy, Ken, that is looking fantastic!
Another vote for the natural bridge--it's so dark anyway. If you wax it, it will be almost black.
Love the whole package!

Steve

[Guitars44me]

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

Mercy, Ken, that is looking fantastic!
Another vote for the natural bridge--it's so dark anyway. If you wax it, it will be almost black.
Love the whole package!

Steve

Me too!!! It is so close to black already. But I too like the subtle grain. And I see some subtle grain in the fingerboard too! Beautiful pyramid bridge, and the whole package is BOSS

Either way it will be a stunning beauty

Paul

[Kenneth Casper]

Hey Steve and Paul, you are right, the bridge is very dark and has similar markings as the fingerboard. I do wax my bridges, and this one could end up close to black. So still unanimous for natural. I'll let you know what we end up with tomorrow.

Appreciate you both checking in and sharing some kind words I too like how this one has come together and am looking forward to getting my customer's feedback tomorrow.

Ken

[Kenneth Casper]

Okay folks, spare the puppies...we are leaving the bridge natural Paul is really pleased with the guitar and agrees the bridge will be pretty dark once I get some wax on it.

The only thing left is the headstock laminate. We talked about inlay options and agreed on a concept. I will be out of pocket for a week, so I won't be able to get to it until then. Still targeting lacquer by month end.

Ken

[Kenneth Casper]

Back in the shop after some time hiking and golfing in Sedona. Sure was nice to get into some warm sunshine. Hopefully, Michigan starts warming up soon.

I got the laminate for the face of the headstock finished up and glued on this week. With that, this guitar is now ready for finishing. Attached are a couple of pictures of the guitar ala white along with a shot of the headstock.

My other two builds are also complete. I should get the pores filled on all three this week and plan on shooting lacquer next week.

Hope you are finding spring arriving where you are! Thanks for dropping in.

Ken

[Nemoman]

Nice headstock, Ken!!!

[Kenneth Casper]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Nice headstock, Ken!!!

Thanks Nemoman!

[Guitars44me]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Nice headstock, Ken!!!

Yes! Very nice! More fine guitars on the way!!!

Cheers

Paul

[fitness1]

That's a wonderful looking instrument - the mahogany makes my head spin!! The headstock is very tastefullly done and just icing on the cake.

I got out and played the first time today - just nine holes/two balls as it was a little windy, but I'll be back out tomorrow!

Can't wait to see your finished product!

[fitness1]

Originally Posted by Kenneth Casper

Very nice picking BTW, Todd. I just listened to the clip in your signature. You doing the singing as well?

Ken

Sorry I didn't see this sooner......yes, all me in my tiny 8 track "studio"

Two mics and a Tascam!

[mountainguitar]

That's a beautiful headstock Ken! You do build gorgeous instruments!

It's good you were able to leave Michigan behind for a bit- the weather come March is brutal! And April means spring might be coming soon. The summers are glorious and the fall colors are beautiful, but the winters are long in the upper Midwest. Good weather for heading to the shop to build guitars, though

My best to you and your family and your shop dog!

beth

[jaymarsch]

I always love seeing guitars in the white and that back is beautiful. The whole design works together so well. I find it so satisfying to see guitar builds come together so I can only imagine how exciting it is for you - the luthier!

Best,
Jayne

Originally Posted by Kenneth Casper

Back in the shop after some time hiking and golfing in Sedona. Sure was nice to get into some warm sunshine. Hopefully, Michigan starts warming up soon.

I got the laminate for the face of the headstock finished up and glued on this week. With that, this guitar is now ready for finishing. Attached are a couple of pictures of the guitar ala white along with a shot of the headstock.

My other two builds are also complete. I should get the pores filled on all three this week and plan on shooting lacquer next week.

Hope you are finding spring arriving where you are! Thanks for dropping in.

Ken