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Author:  Rod True [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:55 pm ]
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So here is my 9th guitar. It was built for a very good friend of mine as a gift for his father.
Specs:
Tasmanian blackwood (acacia) back & sides
Lutz Spruce top
Honduran Mahogany one piece neck
Brazilian Rosewood – fretboard, headstock veneer, bindings, tail wedge, heal cap, bridge and bridge pins
w/b/w purfling lines through out.
Semi-Hemispherical fret end treatment
Zipflex blue paua purflings on the top and the back strip
Blue paua shell inlay at headstock and fretboard (owners signature)
Gotoh 510 cosmo black tuners
Finish is nitro

Thanks for looking

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Author:  meddlingfool [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:03 pm ]
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Bravo!
Author:  Ian Cunningham [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:04 pm ]
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DAAAAAAAANG those pictures are amazing! Really shows the details you put into the guitar. I like the cocobolo content. That and Koa make a for a great combo [clap]
Author:  Rod True [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:07 pm ]
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Ian Cunningham wrote:
DAAAAAAAANG those pictures are amazing! Really shows the details you put into the guitar. I like the cocobolo content. That and Koa make a for a great combo [clap]


Thank you Ian, there is no cocobolo or koa at all in the gutiar though. It's BRW and Tasmanian blackwood ;)
Author:  fingerstyle1978 [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:20 pm ]
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Rod,
Really gorgeous work man, can't wait to see #10.
Author:  Tom West [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:36 pm ]
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Rod: Beautiful guitar and the Mrs. photos are stunning......!
Tom
Author:  Steve Saville [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:59 pm ]
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That's so nice.

Do you expect us to believe that is only your 9th guitar?
Author:  CharlieT [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:01 pm ]
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Yowza! That is a beautiful guitar, Rod!!! And the photos are VERY well done. Thanks for sharing them.
Author:  DannyV [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:35 pm ]
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[clap] You must be feeling pretty good about that one. I know how those close ups show every stinkin' blemish, and it looks pretty perfect. Well done. What's the lower bout measure. It's a great shape. Did you come up with it yourself?

Where are you getting your neck blanks and Brazilian?

Cheers,
Danny
Author:  Rick Cowan [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:38 pm ]
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Stunning job Rod! I love the centre backstrip.

Rick
Author:  Link Van Cleave [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:49 pm ]
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Sweet ! [:Y:] [:Y:]
Nice work as usual Rod.
L.
Author:  Tim L [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:56 pm ]
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Good job on the wedge purfling. How would you describe the sound of the Blackwood and do you think the Brazilian helped it in any way?
Have to read your version of the Hemispherical fret ends.
Good Job!!

Tim
Author:  Robbie_McD [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:47 pm ]
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Wow!
That Blackwood just shimmers!
Very nice job on the end graft....
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:10 pm ]
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Tip 'o the hat to ya, Rod... that's stellar.
Pretty bold move taking such close-ups. But no worries, this baby can stand the scrutiny. Kudos!

Steve
Author:  alan stassforth [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:10 am ]
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Rod, beautiful guitar!
I do see something wrong though gaah
It looks like the string spacing is off on the g string.
I noticed that on the soundhole photo.
Sorry, my screwed up vision...?
Author:  JasonMoe [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:56 am ]
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Gorgeous guitar. What a great gift. I love the choice of woods. Awesome job on the binding and purflings. Nice smooth finish too.
Author:  TonyKarol [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:03 am ]
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WOW .. great job Rod ... next time out west we have to get togther and share a pint or 6 and talk shop ...
Author:  Corky Long [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:17 am ]
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Rod,

What really fine work. The fit and finish is really remarkable for a 9th guitar. The bar is raised for me, yet again. Bravo.
Author:  ChuckG [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:42 am ]
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Beautiful work, Rod! I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks. [clap] [clap] [clap]

Chuck
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:39 am ]
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Beautiful work and great photos! Wish I could play it.
Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:45 am ]
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I''m thinking soundclips!.....
Author:  L. Presnall [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:01 am ]
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That's the way to do an SJ proud Rod! [:Y:] (And I like the way your wife spells her name!)
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:28 am ]
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alan stassforth wrote:
Rod, beautiful guitar!
I do see something wrong though gaah
It looks like the string spacing is off on the g string.
I noticed that on the soundhole photo.
Sorry, my screwed up vision...?


I think it's just the angle of the picture. The G & D are at the apex of the radius of the nut, and the space looks smaller than it is due to the angle. The smaller, unwound b, also makes the gaps look different. It's an optical delusion. :D
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:31 am ]
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Marvelous craftsmanship, Rod. A gorgeous instrument. Chapeau!
Author:  Mark Groza [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:37 am ]
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Well done! Nice looking SJ Rod. Those hemi fret ends look sweet! [:Y:]
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