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| Author: | Lincoln Goertzen [ Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Spalted maple, anyone? |
Hi, Everyone! I actually built this guitar a while ago, but I was never happy with the finish (it was brushed on, and I didn't know then what I know now...enough said.) SO... I took the plunge, disassembled it, and finished it *better*. It's not what it could be, but it's what I can make it now. Body is Sitka spruce, top is spalted maple, binding is maple, neck is Paldao or PNG Walnut, fretboard is ebony. Enjoy, and thanks for looking! |
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| Author: | Mike Baker [ Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spalted maple, anyone? |
That's a nice looking guitar, there! Good job. As for refinishing, I have one in exactly the same position; the instrument is well built, and it sounds and plays better than any other guitar I've ever owned. But the finish leaves a lot to be desired. I had to finish it in a hurry. As soon as I know the weather will let me(late spring, I'm afraid), I'll be doing a refin on it as well. Again, looks great! Good job! |
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| Author: | theguitarwhisperer [ Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spalted maple, anyone? |
Spruce guitars rock!! |
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| Author: | BRC [ Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spalted maple, anyone? |
That's a very cool spalting. Nice job of picking your wood placement, I've seen stuff that was painted that wasn't laid out as nice as that. Very nice guitar! |
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| Author: | Lincoln Goertzen [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spalted maple, anyone? Lincoln's second electric |
Thank you all! You've been so kind. I took it to a craft fair this weekend (my first show in which I was presenting my own work), and this got as much attention as the other two acoustic guitars and one mandolin combined. I may just have to build another one or two. |
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| Author: | BlueBellyGuitars [ Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spalted maple, anyone? |
Looks like nice work! I'd say build more, hone your craft! |
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