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| Author: | Spyder [ Wed May 16, 2018 12:30 am ] |
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Today I completed the set-up, and my first has finally become playable. I feel like I've done something! Yes, it has been a long road, I am one of those guys you talk about who take years to finish one. But I did finish it, and that is what is important. Yes I still have some adjusting to do, I figure I'll play it a week or two and let it settle in before I make any more adjustments to the action and intonation. But for today, I am a happy guy! Now for the details: Antes Parlor Spruce top Quilted Ash back, sides, and neck Zircote head stock veneer, fret board, bridge Ebony binding Abalone marker dots Bloodwood rosette Finish is hand rubbed shellac over tons of bad off the shelf plastic stuff I couldn't get all off first And I can't say thank you enough to this forum, and all the help I've gotten. I never would have made it without all the assistance you were all so willing to give. So thanks again! |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed May 16, 2018 2:01 am ] |
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Betcha can't make just one! |
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| Author: | banjopicks [ Wed May 16, 2018 5:16 am ] |
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Wow! It's a beauty. Great design and wood choices. |
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| Author: | SnowManSnow [ Wed May 16, 2018 6:15 am ] |
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Great job on #1! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Wed May 16, 2018 6:17 am ] |
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Fine first effort! |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Wed May 16, 2018 6:20 am ] |
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Very nice, Phil! Certainly worth the wait! Alex |
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| Author: | Glen H [ Wed May 16, 2018 6:45 am ] |
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Very nice! |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Wed May 16, 2018 7:37 am ] |
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meddlingfool wrote: Betcha can't make just one! He's already got the official label  --- Very nice #1. I love seeing first guitar posts because I think back to mine 25+ years ago now. I still have my #1 and actually play it regularly. But oh my what a cosmetic disaster my #1 was, it's even worse now. But I built it! And actually it sounds and plays really quite well. I would not still be playing it if it didn't. So congrats and I hope it gives you a life time of enjoyment. |
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| Author: | JSDenvir [ Wed May 16, 2018 7:46 am ] |
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Nicely done. Steve |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Wed May 16, 2018 8:15 am ] |
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It’s a big deal and well done! Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | bionta [ Wed May 16, 2018 9:29 am ] |
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Beautiful! I bet it's a thrill to play it. |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Wed May 16, 2018 10:07 am ] |
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Looks great! I like the look of the quilt on the neck carved round. It is wonderful playing something you made for the first time isn't it? |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Wed May 16, 2018 10:16 am ] |
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It's a beauty! |
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| Author: | jac68984 [ Wed May 16, 2018 10:34 am ] |
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Beautiful first guitar. Nice wood choices. Have fun with it. My first guitar is a troll by my current standards and has a nice top crack (I had yet to appreciate wood movement and the need for strict humidity control), but it’s easily my favorite. Sounds fantastic and I feel zero guilt road tripping with it and adding further “character.” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Wed May 16, 2018 11:47 am ] |
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![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") nice work
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Wed May 16, 2018 12:31 pm ] |
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Great looking guitar and congratulations on getting it to completion! Nice clean work. I really like the ash neck. What does the bridge look like? |
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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Wed May 16, 2018 12:32 pm ] |
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I really like the fact that you used Ash for the back and sides. Widely misunderstood wood much like White oak. Very nice for your first! Excellent work |
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| Author: | Doc [ Wed May 16, 2018 12:52 pm ] |
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Very well done--enjoy! |
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| Author: | George L [ Wed May 16, 2018 2:35 pm ] |
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Good things come to those who wait. Well done! ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations")
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| Author: | jack [ Wed May 16, 2018 2:41 pm ] |
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very nice Phil; I'd love to play it sometime... we're not too far from one another |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Wed May 16, 2018 3:08 pm ] |
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very, very nice first build or any build for that matter... What's next? |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Wed May 16, 2018 4:26 pm ] |
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Well done!! How does it sound?? |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Wed May 16, 2018 4:37 pm ] |
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Very nice! Whatcha got planned for your second effort? M |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Wed May 16, 2018 5:35 pm ] |
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WTG! That is an endorphin rich experience! Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Spyder [ Wed May 16, 2018 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No. 1 is done at last!!! |
jfmckenna wrote: meddlingfool wrote: Betcha can't make just one! He's already got the official label --- Very nice #1. I love seeing first guitar posts because I think back to mine 25+ years ago now. I still have my #1 and actually play it regularly. But oh my what a cosmetic disaster my #1 was, it's even worse now. But I built it! And actually it sounds and plays really quite well. I would not still be playing it if it didn't. So congrats and I hope it gives you a life time of enjoyment. Thanks! The official label - yeah, I was very optimistic when I started this project. Olen Instrument Co. is the name I use for the dulcimers, bones, and spoons I make. I figured by now I would have completed at least 6, if not 8 or 10. Let's just say the learning curve for me was long and steep! But on the plus side, I now have LOTS of tools, jigs, and hard earned knowledge of what NOT to do! |
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