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| Author: | Mike Baker [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Opinions, please? |
I'm currently building a carved top, and have would like some opinions. First, a couple of pics.   My question is, should i leave the edges of the very top of the carve so clearly defined, or should I take sandpaper and ease those edges some, so that the carve is not so well defined? I kind of like the well defined look, and will probably go with that. But I just wanted to get other's opinions on this. |
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| Author: | Stuart Gort [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions, please? |
I kinda like leaving the edge on. It helps define the shape and draws attention to the fact that the top is carved. The edge will pop even more with a finish on it. I think if you sanded it down, the overall contours would not show as well. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions, please? |
If you put a shiny finish on the guitar it will show whatever carving has been done. |
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| Author: | mdubs712 [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions, please? |
Chris Pile wrote: If you put a shiny finish on the guitar it will show whatever carving has been done. I think leaving the edge looks great, and like Chris said the finish will make the edge play with the light id say leave it. |
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| Author: | mdubs712 [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions, please? |
Id also like to add I love the arcs that carve produced with the maple grains. |
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| Author: | Mike Baker [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions, please? |
Thanks for all of your opinions, guys. I'm gonna go with my first instinct and leave it like it is. mdubs712 wrote: Id also like to add I love the arcs that carve produced with the maple grains. Mdubs, so do I. I got lucky. The wood also has little dark brown streaks or specs all through it. I don't know what they are, but I like those as well. Gives it a little character. Hopefully they pop under finish. |
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