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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomorrow |
I say 30-something because my database died a few years ago and I don't know how many instruments I've actually built. I know it's in the mid 30s though. This is one of three guitar headed to the booth tomorrow. This one is Sitka and EIR. The inlays are pernambuco, paduak, maple, ebony, eir, ovangkol, and black limba, surrounded by .020" black fiber and maple. |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Looking good! |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Very nice! |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Very nice guitar! I like the inlays and the bridge is a cool design. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
I'm impressed. Very well put together. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
A beauty! Love the inlays... |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Very nice, All the design elements work well together. |
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| Author: | mountain whimsy [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Very classy! |
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| Author: | Haans [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
That is one "crisp" build! CNC'd I take it? Is that one of those tapered rib thingies, sloped or whatever they call it? Beautifully thought out... |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Haans wrote: That is one "crisp" build! CNC'd I take it? Is that one of those tapered rib thingies, sloped or whatever they call it? Beautifully thought out... Thanks, Haans! I was waiting to see if you were gonna comment on it. I know you prefer more traditional stuff. Yes, it is a wedge body, also often referred to as a Manzer wedge. It has been pointed out to me that it wasn't actually Linda's idea.... Yes, cnc was used on many of the parts. The headstock profile, logo, tuner holes, and inlay pocket were done on the cnc. The inlay tiles and purflings are done by hand. The fret board is done on the cnc, inlays done by hand. The neck is hand carved. The rosette pocket and soundhole are cnc'd, inlays, by hand. The bridge is done about half-n-half. The end graft is all by hand, and yes, it has a plywood tailblock which makes the original purpose for the end graft unnecessary. All of my guitar are drawn in cad so there's plenty of time to flesh out the details. I know some think it's cheating but I'm a systems guy... I'd get bored otherwise. Thanks again Best, M |
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| Author: | Mark Mc [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Looks fantastic as it is. Almost a shame to put finish on it. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
I wish I had a CNC to cheat with... |
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| Author: | rlrhett [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
meddlingfool wrote: I wish I had a CNC to cheat with... Ha! Obviously never used a CNC. If I took two complete novices and asked one to do an inlay with a CNC and another with a Dremel, X-acto and chisels, the CNC guy would be complaining, “No fair! He cheated!” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | SnowManSnow [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Looks great to me/) using a cnc is just as much a skill as using a chisel imo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Oh I know about CNC's, that's why I don't have one. Not smart enough to make it work. I wish though... |
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| Author: | ernie [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Michael this one has a very art deco 1930/s kinda theme to it with all the cubes , squares and triangles. Excellemt work !! |
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| Author: | George L [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
That's one fine looking guitar. Well done! |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Mark Mc wrote: Looks fantastic as it is. Almost a shame to put finish on it. Sure would be heaps quicker!! |
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| Author: | Doc [ Sun Aug 05, 2018 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Looks great--can't wait to see it finished! |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Michael Dunn told me you should be able to take 3 pics of any part of a guitar and be able to tell they are from the same guitar. You nailed that! Ties together beautifully and great workmanship as usual my friend! |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
DannyV wrote: Michael Dunn told me you should be able to take 3 pics of any part of a guitar and be able to tell they are from the same guitar. You nailed that! Ties together beautifully and great workmanship as usual my friend! Thanks, Dr. V!! |
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| Author: | JSDenvir [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No.30-something is ready to hit the finishing booth tomo |
Really nice. Envious. S |
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