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dzsmith
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cphanna wrote:
I hand-held the camera, so the focus is soft. Detail of the lower rim cap on the banjo pot. Yes, if you look closely, you'll see a bunch of face grain maple plugs where the bracket shoe bolt holes were originally drilled too low. Well, hey, it's not for a customer, and I ain't throwing this pretty wood away. I'll tell the rest of the world I inlaid it that way on purpose!
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Sweet headstock! I know nothing about banjos other than my dad plays one. My dad had his grandmothers banjo and recently shipped it to the Zachary Museum in NC for display. The bridge was a prince albert tobacco can!

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Thanks Dan,

There are 2 of my custom bikes within 25mi. of you. And a couple in Houston also.
Pulled some pup covers this morning. Molding sets of 10. (half P-90's and the rest HB's.

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Yep, I grew up in Austin in the 60's. What a cool place to be in that time.
Your builds are mind-boggling.

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I also dig mandolins. This top is glued up, but then winter ended and the humidity rose in my shop. The back is braced, but waiting to close the box after the boiler kicks in and lowers the humidity in the shop.
Patrick

I dig mandolins too - I don't play but I apprecitate their beauty.

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Sweet looking LP there Kevin!
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Thanks guys.

The Les Paul will have Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59's. I'm a newbie player but my experienced friends all like the '59's & felt I couldn't go wrong.

Thanks Robbie for doing the thoroughly documented build of your Les Paul - I couldn't have gotten this far without it. It was the detailed instruction manual. I didn't understand the top angles until I read through your build.

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To Mark Sweeney: That's a great looking guitar! Normally, solid bodies don't do much for. I'm more of an arch top jazz box fan. But your guitar is making me think that I want one just like it!

To All others: Great looking stuff, everyone. You're all a constant source of inspiration for me.
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Well thanks a lot for the kind words! lol I've been a little unsure about posting any pictures online, but glad to see people like it!
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Thats really cool - I dont think Ive ever seen a cf guitar in the process of being built.... Do you have any documented build threads? Id really lovge to see one come together from the ground up - mabye if you have the time youd consider posting a build doc (if you havent already) If you have here or even on another site please point me in the right direction?
Everyone else stellar stellar work as always - OLF can go up against any other forum with respect to build quality...
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Mike Baker
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Still working on what I call my Faux Acoustic. Most would call it a Stage Acoustic, I would think.
Sitka top, white ash back, with a flamed maple neck and rosewood 'board.
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Also working on a P bass for a friend of mine.

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Nice work mike!

Several ditto's on that!

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Thanks, guys. I appreciate that!
By the way, I love these threads. The members here are so varied in their interests. You never know what will show up here, and all of it kicks butt!

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James, I think that is pretty exciting. And I love the fact that you left that knot in the back treble horn.
I am not generally interested in electric guitars, but every now and then I see one that gets me going. Yours is one of at least two I have seen in this thread. Glad you posted it. Nicely done! You guys all do such interesting, inspiring work.
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Very nice James! I especially like the binding - the thin line just outlines the body without looking bulky.
Your joinery skills are pretty dang good!
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dzsmith wrote:
Anyone have some new build or in-process pictures you would like to share?

DZ


Here are some pics from my first build ever.

Fret board is inlayed, tapered sanded, and bound:
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Body pieces are almost ready to glue on, need to do a roundover on the back first. Will be covered with an African padouk top:
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Neck has been shaped down to around fret 18 or so:
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A close-up of the volute:
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And after applying veneer to the back, the front will have to wait a while:
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And just to mix it up a little, it was a huge year for apples:
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Nice Jim!
If my 7th looks half as good as your first, I'll be pretty happy.
Thanks for posting,
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Redwood lace burl top with one piece bocote neck:
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Gluing on the binding today.
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Redwood lace burl top with one piece bocote neck:
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Gluing on the binding today.

Wow! Looking sweet!
Can't wait to see a finish on it.
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dzsmith wrote:
Nice Jim!
If my 7th looks half as good as your first, I'll be pretty happy.
Thanks for posting,
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Great work!
P.S. I also had a bumber orchard crop!! -Pears Peaches Apples Plums Cherries (blackberries) they fattened up a couple local bears very nicely!! dang bears pfft
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Only acoustics on the bench now, but enjoyed seeing your builds!

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I've not been around here much lately because I've been
busy with work :).
Anyway, nice builds!!!!!!
Mike, can't wait for that stage git to get done.
How'd you do with the storm?
Hope yer well!
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Thanks, Alan.
We got through the storm very well. We live in a trailer, and there are lots of trees around, so when the winds get really bad, everything on me tightens up, lol. I'm happy to say we suffered no damage, thank God, although we do have some cleanup.
As to the Faux Acoustic, I'm waiting until I can get the money to order a bridge pin reamer, along with a few other items. I hope to have it completed in a couple of weeks. I'll post pics and soundclips when I do.

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