Coach Tony this is a very sexy guitar
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Here is the latest one to leave home ... mad rw and master lutz topped Karol Signature body (16inch) with florentine cut, sideport, and a natural spanish cedar armrest bevel. The binding is mad rw as well, and the purf lines are blk/green/blk. Rosette is spalted maple with green and blk lines. The headplates (4pcbookmatch) and bridge are brw with blk/green veneer lines under the plates. Tuners are 510s. The Fb is ebony with a green purf line and ebony binding, side dots are paua ab , the logo is green ab. The inlay depicts a voyaguer canoeing down thru small islands, with windswept pines, at dusk. the moon is red ab, the islands, canoe and voyageur are blk mop, the trees are snakewood and green banded malachite, recon. The water reflections are paua. It was all cut by hand by yours truly. The guitar sounds as good as it looks .... its very loud, yet sensitive to the softest touch. Its even in response no matter where you play on the FB, and the sustain is excellent. That was only on day one .... I should have some sound bites available soon I hope. |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Last two pix .. the mid and bottom of the FB ... |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Coach Tony this is a very sexy guitar
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
I don't know about Sexy, but it is definitely beautiful. Very, Very Nice!
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Just luxuriant. Warm colors with a few bright inlay bits - very nicely done. Really gorgeous instrument. |
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| Author: | charliewood [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Tony.. Wow freakin fantastic!!! I wish you lived closer Id love to take a building course with you! Cheers Charlie |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Hey I just realized that the pix get larger and clearer when you click on em ...  Thanks all .. as is usual with most pix taken and posted, you dont get the real beauty of the wood on a screen. That lutz top just glows and oozes cross grain rays ... its quite something. This is lutz top number two to be done, the first was a students (who has a few Larrivees, and doesnt play them all that much at home any more !!) This tonewood is VERY good for fingerstyle guitars ,, loud crisp full even .. it really does have it all. Now if Shane could only heal up, and get on to cutting some more creamy stuff for us
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| Author: | rich altieri [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:31 pm ] |
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Tony - Incredible in every way !!!! |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
That is so beautiful! Great job! |
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| Author: | burbank [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Man oh man, Tony, that's gorgeous! |
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| Author: | Ricardo [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:46 pm ] |
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Very cool Tony. Is the green a dyed veneer? |
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| Author: | Darren W [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:01 pm ] |
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WoW!!! That is an amazing looking instrument. Great job with the inlays for a very tasteful, personalized look. Can you post a picture that shows the armrest bevel a little better? Again, fantastic looking guitar! Darren |
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| Author: | Bob Long [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Really classy... and very inspirational!!! I think I'll have to find some Mad RW myself. Are the black lines in the neck fiber? .020 ? Thanks for sharing! long |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Tony, That is one SWEET guitar! Thanks for sharing it! Shane |
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| Author: | Peter Pii [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
That really is something for me to aspire to. Thanks for the inspiration! I'm with Darren, lets check out the armrest Peter |
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| Author: | James Ringelspaugh [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
I really like the way the green purfling line works with the green in the inlay. |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Hi all, Green veneer .. yes, from LMI. the black is real wood also, not fibre, although I sometimes use it for thinner lines, like 10-15 thou. I think its dyed pear. Unfortunately, I only figured out today that the photographer didnt get any of the armrest - i am not so sure he even knew it was there, as the sp cedar was very dark and it blended in quite well, nice subtle look. The guitar is en route to its owner .. so no pix ... bummer. The neck lines are also the 22 thou wood veneer. here is the armrest on another recent one, very similar, same body style .. it went out before I could get hooked up for pro pix, so i only have my own ... its red cedar, very dark piece, and the B&S sides are coco formthe crazy ritz shot in the recent NTB ... |
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| Author: | Marc [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:44 pm ] |
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That's a beauty, great work. |
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| Author: | Rick Cowan [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:29 pm ] |
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Stunning Tony! Can't wait til September! Rick |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:33 pm ] |
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So very handsome, Tony. Thanks for posting! Steve |
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| Author: | RobE [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:35 pm ] |
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I personally really love the inlay on this one. The paddler in his canoe going up the fretboard river is something that I think that is really cool. How did you get the leaves in the tree to show the different shades of green? Dye different parts more intensely or is it something else? I think that it is a really nice guitar. You should be very proud. The Madrose the the Lutz look great together. Great job.
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
The tree boughs are banded green malachite Rob .. a recon stone product .. it has naturally occuring dark/light green stripes in it .. perfect for this. It cuts and sands like plastic. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: just done ... mad rw and lutz Karol |
Tony, That's really a beautiful instrument. I'm sure the owner will be thrilled! I always like green lines with brown wood, it's just such a natural combination. |
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| Author: | Kirt Myers [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:48 am ] |
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........WOW........(speachless) |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:13 pm ] |
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Now Tony, this guitar and this photo, is just way-sexy!
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