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Finished #2 , Black Limba SJ
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Author:  Richard_N [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:06 am ]
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This is my second guitar which I strung up about a month ago.

I'm very pleased . Definate improvement over number 1 especialy in terms of sound and playability.

Bearclaw sitka and black limba.

Finish is French polish apart from the neck which is oiled.

Built from the OLF SJ pans . Special thanks to Michael for his advice on how to modify the upper graft to fit in a Cumpiano style neck block.







Thanks for looking

Richard
Author:  Bill Greene [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:13 am ]
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Outstanding job. Beautiful woods. Gorgeous.

Bill
Author:  Hesh [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:15 am ]
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Great job Richard!!!!  That black limba sure is pretty!

So what is number 3 going to be?

Outstanding guitar!!!
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:17 am ]
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Author:  Richard_N [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:20 am ]
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Thanks guys.

Hesh

Next up is gonna be an OM for a friend ( I warned him of the risks but he insisted )
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:22 am ]
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Yeah! very nice job on your 2nd guitar Richard!
Love that bearclaw sitka and Bl. limba.
Nice job on the neck too!
Author:  mgcain [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:30 am ]
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Beautiful Job!
Author:  Richard_N [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:38 am ]
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Thanks

Dave:

Most of the woods are from RCTonewoods (Making the best of the weak dollar

Necks definately a better shape than my first (which gets too thick towards the body) . And the centre stripes show up the fact the headstock is slightly misaligned nicely   
Author:  Dave White [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:42 am ]
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Richard,

Nice one - onwards and upwards

I love Black Limba for looks, workability and sound and yours looks gorgeous. Are you pleased with the sound?
Author:  Bruce Dickey [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:55 am ]
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Richard, terrific job on this guitar.

Many happy times playing it.
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:15 am ]
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Very Nice!  
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:18 am ]
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That is a beauty, congrats to you!
Author:  Richard_N [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:28 am ]
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Thanks guys

[QUOTE=Dave White] I love Black Limba for looks, workability and sound and yours looks gorgeous. Are you pleased with the sound?[/QUOTE]

Very pleased with the sound. Someone said that Black Limba is somewhere in between Rosewood and Mahogany and that makes a lot of sense to me. I would recomend the SJ plans too , sounds great fingerstyle or strumming with a pick.
Author:  KThomas [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:41 am ]
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I really like the figuring on the back, what a nice wood selection and what a nicely built guitar,
Author:  KThomas [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:43 am ]
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sorry, I'm new to this posting stuff, only gave you one applause guy.


Here you go

Author:  GregG [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:41 am ]
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Very nice...that bridge looks like a "Hesh stealth" model, just a tad larger.

Greg
Author:  RobE [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:10 pm ]
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Beautiful guitar.

Great job.
Author:  BlackHeart [ Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:32 pm ]
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What is the difference between this model and a dread in terms of sound? It looks great!


Can you get us a soundclip please? Thanks
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:35 am ]
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The SJ is closer to a Grand Concert. I designed my SJ (which is the same as the OLF SJ plans) to be a step between a OM and a Dreadnought. It has a pretty large lower bout that is more rounded chamber than a dread but the overall length is 1/2 way between OM and dread and the depth is closer to a dread.

Dependent on woods of course this guitar is in my opinion the perfect Travis piking guitar. The growls of the bass are sustained but not as dominate as the typical dread. The highs are brighter than on the typical OM and it has a good bit more projection than an OM. Of course all this is subject to how the guitar is voiced by the builder.

The body shape was a interpretation of one Lance's body shapes with a little Gibson J series-esk thrown in for good measure. Designed to be a large sound but comfortable size, enough so that you can lean back in your recliner and play if desired.

This body has turn out to be my most popular selling guitars.
Author:  John K [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:38 am ]
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excellent start to your guitar building career! Keep up the good work.

John
Author:  LanceK [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:39 am ]
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Super job Richard!
Author:  KenH [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:12 am ]
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She's a beauty!
Author:  BlackHeart [ Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:23 pm ]
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What size case will fit it?
Author:  Richard_N [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:43 am ]
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[QUOTE=GregG] Very nice...that bridge looks like a "Hesh stealth" model, just a tad larger.

Greg[/QUOTE]

Dont they say that plagerism is the highest form of flattery !!!

Author:  Richard_N [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:56 am ]
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[QUOTE=BlackHeart]

What is the difference between this model and a dread in terms of sound? It looks great!


Can you get us a soundclip please? Thanks

[/QUOTE]

I'm pretty bad at describing sounds and Michaels already explained it pretty clearly. I'd have said it was kinda like a jumbo but with more mids.

Unfortunately I haven't got recording gear but I've done a couple of short clips for you using a cheapo vocal mike connected to my pc. They don't do the guitar any justice at all. But at least they show it sounds like a guitar

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