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Oh man. I'm in awe! Beautiful work and I can't wait to see more!!!

Breathtaking. I had to scrape my jaw off the floor more than once....dang, there it goes again. Your client is lucky he's a lefty, otherwise I'd try to convince you to sell it to me.

I have a neck through build currently on hold that has a center strip of mac ebony in the neck. After routing out the truss rod channel, I was disappointed to realize that I had cleared out a big chunk of the most expensive wood I was using. But a center strip of ebony sure does look good.

Really incredible work. Well done! I can't wait to see the finished product.

Well...I'm drooling.

What are those three white sacks near the bridge in the photo where todd has his "fingers in this project"?

Also....do I have your permission to borrow that magnet idea? I planned to use a small magnet to hold the truss rod cover in place but I never even thought of it for the backplate. Funny.

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StuMusic

hi fillipo. that guy is lucky you are building that slab git for him.
we all know it will be perfecto-mundo!
nice woods there, yup!
just want to correct you on one thing though, ,
it's not a hollow body, but a "chambered" guitar.
hope i finally busted you on something!
alan

Ah, a return to the age old question: hollow, semi-hollow, vs. chambered. Since there's mention of a sound hole, it's a step past chambered. I'd call this one semi-hollow. But I reserve the term "hollow body" mainly for big jazz boxes, so who knows?

Stuart, I believe those bags sitting on the PRS are just weights. Looks like they say some number and "lb" on the side.

Gotta say, I'm blown away all over again just looking at these pictures. I have a sudden craving for some Black Limba. Filippo, what are the working properties of the wood?

dang. I'm a bit speechless - woodgasm is a good word for it! I saw the templates over at Todds but good lawd! I hope I get to see it in person at some point. The fingerboard is real cool.

Keep the pictures coming! I've been checking this thread every day hoping for some more eye candy. Really impressive build.

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! I've been waiting for updates on this build for so long! Really coming together nicely, Filippo. Gorgeous looking guitar. I can't wait to see the finished product.

What are the carbon fiber strands about? I can't figure out what exactly I'm looking at in that picture.

It begins to look like a guitar! Can't wait to see it finished!
BTW, what kind of finish you are going to put on this nice limba?

Francis

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Francis Richer, Montréal
Les Guitares F&M Guitars

Where are you getting that fiber laminate material in the neck, Flippo? Does it have a more specific name than "fiber board"? I'm having trouble figuring out exactly what that material is.....and I need some

That guitar is turning out beautifully......keep on with the pictures!!

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I read Emerson on the can. A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds...true...but a consistent reading of Emerson has its uses nevertheless.

StuMusic

Man, looking great!

Very nice execution on bindings! I imagine all of that work is why many of us electric builders use the faux binding

Also, P-90's (provided they are a descently manufactured set) really are an understated pickup...I think they are a great choice for this piece, which is already quite unique. The P-90's are a great choice to top it all off.

Nice work,
Stephen

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You have a photo of the neck laminates prior to gluing sitting on a table next to the glue bottles...with the caption, "Will be one strong neck with T-88 epoxy. 0.020" Black fiber between the Limba and Cocobolo...

That fiber might help me with a glue line problem I'm having but I don't really know what the material is or where to find it.

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I read Emerson on the can. A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds...true...but a consistent reading of Emerson has its uses nevertheless.

StuMusic

thank you, sir

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I read Emerson on the can. A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds...true...but a consistent reading of Emerson has its uses nevertheless.

StuMusic

looking really nice. I have been wondering how to make nice pointy "f" holes, what kind of knife/saw is that?

-John

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Woah! Beautiful, Filippo! I LOVE the purfling!

Wow, I was wondering if you were going to bind the holes. I don't envy you for that job. But it came out great! As with every update, you have me at the edge of my seat, Filippo!

MOAR PLEASE! lol i can't wait to see the finished product

This limba is just awesome, Filippo! This guitar will be a killer!

It seems to have pretty deep pores, how many coats of Zpoxy?

Francis

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Francis Richer, Montréal
Les Guitares F&M Guitars

Such nice projects you're in!

I'm planning a baritone tele-inspired with a macassar ebony drop top... I planned to do a mahog body.. but now, I have to say that black limba would be amazing under macassar ebony..!

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Francis Richer, Montréal
Les Guitares F&M Guitars

Um...I was thinking of making a sandwich tomorrow....

Flat-top?

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Francis Richer, Montréal
Les Guitares F&M Guitars

Wonderful job and gorgeous woods... I love everything in this guitar...

Thanks for sharing and posting pics...

Thanks a lot Filippo...

The next project isn't a perso design, it will be an engelmann spruce/ziricote soprano ukulele... for christmas, so I'd better start soon...

Filippo a big +1 on the waiting on him......your guitar is just about the same way!

I will say though, that Ben's build is the one that inspired me to try.

Mike

Hi Filippo,
Great design all the way round. Is that desert ironwood for the bridge?