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The cousin from the country; 00-28
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Author:  Lars Rasmussen [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:09 am ]
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Hi all,
a while ago I started a thread about a 00-42 Im making, with ziricote, ivorystyle bridge and bling-bling. Thanks all for your nice recommendations
in that thread!

Here is its country cousin, the more plain 0028. The back is fourpiece brw, top is red spruce and well, the rest is pretty obviuos... Finish is nitro... Scale is 25.5 and its got a compound radius, 10 to 16"... Its a really nice fingerstule guitar, very loud and even, and sustains forever!

Some pics then:



The back was hard to photo, since its so dark..









Obligatory butt wedge pic







Thanks all for looking!



Author:  burbank [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:19 am ]
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Wow, Lars, that looks so sweet.

Very nice. I wanna play it!
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:24 am ]
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Lars - it looks like very fine work indeed and very classic in appearance. The wedge is terrific - looks perfectly executed. I like it!!
Author:  Don Williams [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:42 am ]
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OOOoooooooh.....more drool factor. Sweet!

How does she sing?
Author:  Lars Rasmussen [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:49 am ]
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Thanks boys, she sings soo sweet! Very fat warm trebles, nice overtones that makes me want to play it slooowly... I have to say, this is the one for me! if I ever can afford to build myself a guitar, its going to be like this one...

Another better full shot:

Author:  WaddyThomson [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:50 am ]
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Nice, Lars, really nice!    
Author:  Andy Matthews [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:01 am ]
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wow wow wow

wow wow

wow

I like it
Author:  Sam Price [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:31 am ]
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I am beginning to really like these smaller guitars; this one is especially stunning.
Author:  davidmor [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:53 am ]
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Wow!  That is a beautiful instrument.  I really like the wedge.  That took a lot of skill to execute correctly and you really did it well.
Author:  Kim [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:18 am ]
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Your work is always so refined Lars, yet another exceptional guitar. Well Done!

Cheers

Kim
Author:  jhowell [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:18 am ]
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Nicely done!  The 12 fret 00 is my favorite.
Author:  Heath Blair [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:38 am ]
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lars, i love your work. beautifully refined.
Author:  Lars Rasmussen [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:26 am ]
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Thank you all for the nice comments, every detail cant be seen in the pictures so its all about choosing the right ones... Funny thing about the butt wedge is, its the best miters ive ever done, and all are on the first try! Some times all just fall into place, and sometimes you cant get it right in a hundred tries. I think consistensy is what separate a pro from a "newbie"(15 or 20 guitars into the game) like me...

Next one is another step up the ladder, my first go for a style 42. Im really thrilled about it!
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:36 am ]
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Mycket bra!

Author:  Bill Greene [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:05 pm ]
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Another vote for how you handle the wedge...man that is just classy! Lovely guitar, really nice.

So can I ask this question - do you attribute the great sound solely to the brazilian rosewood? Is this guitar that much different than others you've built?

Bill
Author:  Anthony Z [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 1:13 pm ]
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Understated beauty! Outstanding Lars.
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:17 pm ]
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Jim took the words out of my mouth.
The 00 12 is a sweet little shape.
I would like a bit more help with the obvious stuff:
the "white" in your purfling/rosette looks nearly tan,
almost like Koa, or a dark maple.
Perhaps it's the finish, maybe the lighting.
Whatever, it's a lovely look, and I'm interested in what you used.

Thanks for posting,

Steve
Author:  Dave White [ Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:04 pm ]
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Lars,

That's very elegant.
Author:  Lars Rasmussen [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:35 am ]
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Thanks all for the kind words!

Bill, I wouldnt say I can attribute the sound entirely to the braz, although it was really ringy... All parts of the construction impacts on sound, it has laminated rims, and adirondack top bracing(w hhg) the way I learned when working with Dana Bourgeois. It also has a all bolt-on neck, a very solid construction in the upper bout. Its not a light weight guitar due to the lam rims and big heelblock consrtuction, but it still moves very freely.

Steve, the puflings are indeed maple, but the picture was taken in the shop, so it was a really yellow light. Some of the purfs are from Karin Rost, and some stewmac.

The ivoroid was really hard to find, since it has some overseas shipping restrictions, but I finally tried martins 1833 shop and it worked just fine, no problems with shipping.

Author:  paul harrell [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:58 am ]
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Nothing to add, nothing to take away - perfect.

                          Peace, Paul
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:47 am ]
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Oh Man! I like that! Great job on everything Lars.
Author:  KenH [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:56 pm ]
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Lars, this is stunning. I absolutely love the butt wedge too. real craftsmanship indeed!
Author:  peterm [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:48 pm ]
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Very simple but elegant!! Absolutely love it!
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