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| Author: | John How [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:40 am ] |
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And this one seems to be a lot louder thana most. This was my son's HS graduation present. He graduated about 5 years ago...... Better late than never is what I always say!!! I tried to record some sound bytes but it just didn't work out. Maybe later but here are some pics. 
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| Author: | John How [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:42 am ] |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:45 am ] |
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Very cool John! The Koa bindings sure look nice against the blue tiger. |
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| Author: | John How [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:52 am ] |
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Thanks Anthony, also as you can see, during the long building time, one of the knobs came up missing as well as thge screws to atach the access cover. Does anyone have Jason Voths email address. I promised him a pic when it was done. Jason used to be one of the OLF sponsors and wood seller of the fine curly maple used on this one. It is wired after the PRS circuit so there is ample tone choices among the 5 selectable positions. It has hot rodded pickup (wouldn't be my first choice) but it suits my sons taste. |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:55 am ] |
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That is awesome John! Is that why you've been so quite lately? Great job, I love the combination of woods and colors. Very classy. Your son is going to love it! Tracy |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:56 am ] |
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Wow, John...gorgeous guitar!!! More details: Finish...woods...pups...hardware...etc. I'm in the midst of 2 electrics myself and am interested in your experience. Thanks for posting and congrats on a beautifully executed instrument. |
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| Author: | FishtownMike [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:21 am ] |
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Nice 
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| Author: | John K [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:29 am ] |
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John That is incredable looking! I like everything about it, but particularly the Koa theme in the bindings and the pickup plates. The colors complement so well. That sculpted top is wonderful.
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| Author: | LanceK [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:36 am ] |
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John that is just plain HOT!
Well done! |
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| Author: | JackBarton [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:42 am ] |
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That looks great! Extra credit for being a cool dad! |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:52 am ] |
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Beautiful John!
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| Author: | DannyV [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:12 pm ] |
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That's just great. Really love the upper bout. Looks pretty original. What a lucky kid and just in time for Christmas. How about a little insight as to how you kept the bindings from being blue? Best of the Season, Danny |
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| Author: | stan thomison [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:30 pm ] |
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Wow John that is incredible work and great looking guitar. Your guitars and you are always an inspiration to me. This one is awsome. |
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| Author: | John How [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:37 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=DannyV] That's just great. Really love the upper bout. Looks pretty original. What a lucky kid and just in time for Christmas. How about a little insight as to how you kept the bindings from being blue? Best of the Season, Danny[/QUOTE] Thanks guys JJ, this is the first guitar I have named, "Archie" which is my sons nickname cause he reminds people of the guy in the old kids tv show "worlds strongest man" or some such, anyway it seemed appropreate for the guitar. Danny, I first masked everything but the bindings and then shellaced them, then masked just the bindings and did the coloring. The color started with some black alcohol based stain, most of which is sanded off (it's just to pop the curl), then I stained it blue with the same kind of stain (just the Stewmac colors in alcohol) and used steel wool to lighten up the center and create the burst. Then I added some of the same blue to lacquer and shaded in and reinforced the burst. I call it "faded blue jeans" which is what I was trying to emulate. As for hardware, the pickups are just Golden Age from SM, the bridge os also from SM as was the PRS wiring kit. Tuners are Gotoh's. |
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| Author: | KenH [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:41 pm ] |
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My gawd John!! You have gone and done it this time!! That is one sweet loking guitar !!! WOOOO HOOO |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:49 pm ] |
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Interesting John...I think I got the same outrageous maple from Jason at the same time and promised him that I would post results as soon as I completed my LP-type. Well...4 years later, I'm a month or so away from completing the project. If I can locate his email address, I'll send it along. Thanks for the finishing description! "Archie"...I like it...kinda makes it real personal during the gestation process. Your son is a lucky man! |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:20 pm ] |
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Now that's an AXE! Beautiful Work John!
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:08 pm ] |
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John, Here is Jason's families' website. You should be able to get him through there. Great looking guitar! Shane |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:32 pm ] |
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Very cool guitar! Nice job John.
I hope you can get a sound clip worked out. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:31 pm ] |
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I love seeing your work John. Ever since you posted the prelim pix of this one, I've been looking forward to the finished shots. Blue and brown is a classic combo, and it's obvious why in your son's guitar. (Just haven't seen it too much in guitar building.) Love the creativity! Steve |
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| Author: | SniderMike [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:06 pm ] |
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John, that is really a cool lookin' guitar. Great job |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:13 pm ] |
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John as you know I'm an enormous fan of your acoustic guitars, and now you do this! It's a beauty, I love the combination of the koa binding with the flame blue. OK it's a bit late, but definitely worth waiting for. Colin |
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| Author: | Dave White [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:24 pm ] |
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John, That looked fabulous when you posted pictures some time back and it looks even more fabulous now!! The blue maple and koa just are stunning. It's great making instruments for your children - true heirlooms. If there was ever a guitar for the blues . . . 
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| Author: | J.R. Hunter [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:03 am ] |
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John, Gorgeous guitar!! You have a very lucky son indeed! Would you consider adopting me? I don't eat much and I'll do all my chores without complaining... J.R. |
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| Author: | Wade Sylvester [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:07 am ] |
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There are so many nice things about that guitar. You certainly went the extra mile or two John. Wade |
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