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Post by whaleblue on May 2, 2015 13:36:31 GMT
Love the way this is shaping up, thanks for posting as it's interesting to see the work progress.
Who designed the Rosette? I really like that asymmetric approach.
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Post by ianlp59 on Jun 2, 2015 9:36:46 GMT
After a long break, finally some more pictures from Stockholm. The back with completed, segmented back strip : The back and top together : Some shots of the back bracing : Completed back bracing : The box is now closed... i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/ianLP59/Astrand%20OM/Closed%20box%203.jpg]Next up, a decision about what to use for the headstock plate. I've gone with the maple burl as it is unusual, rather classy and less "obvious" than ebony. Lastly, Ted sent me a sketch for a proposed end graft design : That's it for now... Cheers, Ian
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Post by Martin on Jun 2, 2015 10:22:17 GMT
Nice, Ian. I think the back strip, end graft and soundhole designs will tie in beautifully with each other.
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Post by leoroberts on Jun 2, 2015 12:23:17 GMT
Phwoarrr....
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Post by ianlp59 on Jun 3, 2015 15:02:36 GMT
OK folks, more pictures from Stockholm. The body of the guitar has now been bound (in ebony) and the end graft completed : Ted had the following comment in the e-mail he sent me with these photos: "One of the most fun things is guitar making is when you scrape down the binding and see the contrast for the first time, I think the Madagascar looks amazing with the ebony." I think it does look really good, I am extremely pleased with how this build is progressing... Cheers, Ian
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Post by leoroberts on Jun 3, 2015 20:01:05 GMT
It does, indeed, look amazing, Ian ... I'm sure it'll sound fantastic, too!
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Post by Martin on Jun 3, 2015 20:06:51 GMT
Just a pity we won't be able to see it in person this year
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Post by ocarolan on Jun 3, 2015 23:21:17 GMT
It's OK Martin, even though Ian won't be there I'm sure he will be happy to send the guitar up to Halifax for us all to play guitar conkers enjoy and evaluate. Keith
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Post by whaleblue on Jun 4, 2015 6:09:21 GMT
That is one good looking guitar.
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Post by scorpiodog on Jun 4, 2015 15:20:29 GMT
Tasty, tasty, very very tasty. It's very tasty.
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Post by ianlp59 on Jun 11, 2015 15:19:36 GMT
Ted has now started work on the neck. We decided to go with the burl for the headstock plate. Ted has introduced a slight bevel on his headstock design. The darker wood is some madagascar rosewood as a sort of sandwich effect. I think it complements the burl very nicely. More to follow from Ted in the new few days... Cheers, Ian
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Post by jonnymosco on Jun 11, 2015 15:44:51 GMT
Love the Rorschach headstock veneer! You'll have nightmares.
Jonny
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Post by ianlp59 on Jun 12, 2015 9:32:46 GMT
Today started with an e-mail from Ted with this picture. His message : "The fretboard is now glued to the neck, the angle and joint sanded and everything's pretty much ready to start shaping it" (the neck). The picture is not great as he took this with his phone. Cheers, Ian
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Post by Martin on Jun 12, 2015 9:37:29 GMT
Just beautiful
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Post by leoroberts on Jun 12, 2015 10:54:06 GMT
It's difficult to argue against the beauty of blondes My penchant for redheads is amply catered for with the beautiful headstock, too...
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