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Post by francis on Jan 26, 2021 20:56:00 GMT
Well here we go with another parlour.
A few details might not go amiss so:
Body - Size O Scale length 629mm (24 ¾ inches for the die hards out there)
Soundboard - Western Red Cedar Back & Sides - American Black Walnut Fretboard, Bridge and headstock face veneer - Macassar Ebony Pinned pyramid style bridge
Bindings front and back - Lacewood Purflings front & back - black, white, brown, white and black lines More detail to follow as and when...
I've done a mock-up:
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Post by Vinny on Jan 26, 2021 21:31:30 GMT
Looks great. Really like the headstock.
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Post by ocarolan on Jan 26, 2021 23:53:46 GMT
Oh bugger, just when I've changed my mind this thread appears - I think now I'd rather have a twin necked 6-12 with multiscale necks, double pointy cutaways, abalone trim everywhere, front, back, neck, headstock and tree of life inlays on both necks. B/S - recycled Brazilian rosewood and the top would be moon spruce gently harvested by beautiful naked virgins (which is why the wood is so scarce). Gold tuners with diamond encrusted buttons for extra grip. Titanium bridge pins. Some flashing neon fret markers would be nice, but maybe that might just be a bit o.t.t.
Though as Francis has gone to a lot of trouble doing the mock up perhaps I'd better stick with my original plan of a fairly plain parlour! Looks pretty damn fine to me, Francis - thank you so very much!
Keith
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Post by Onechordtrick on Jan 27, 2021 8:07:22 GMT
Oh bugger, just when I've changed my mind this thread appears - I'd think now rather have a twin necked 6-12 with multiscale necks, double pointy cutaways, abalone trim everywhere, front, back, neck, headstock and tree of life inlays on both necks. B/S - recycled Brazilian rosewood and the top would be moon spruce gently harvested by beautiful naked virgins (which is why the wood is so scarce). Gold tuners with diamond encrusted buttons for extra grip. Titanium bridge pins. Some flashing neon fret markers would be nice, but maybe that might just be a bit o.t.t. Though as Francis has gone to a lot of trouble doing the mock up perhaps I'd better stick with my original plan of a fairly plain parlour! Looks pretty damn fine to me, Francis - thank you so very much! Keith Sounds like you're going to have to make too many compromises and will never be happy with it. Probably best to give it to me so that you don't let Francis down  Congrats, looks like being a lovely guitar |
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Post by otis1960 on Jan 27, 2021 10:04:26 GMT
Remember: Bling kills tone (or credibility; can’t exactly remember), so looks a fine choice
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Post by scorpiodog on Jan 27, 2021 10:27:33 GMT
Ooh! That's a proper guitar. And bearing in mind who's going to play it, it will be played like a proper guitar as well.
Looking forward to seeing the end result and hearing those great recordings, too.
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Post by earthbalm on Jan 27, 2021 15:14:07 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing that American black walnut!
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Post by francis on Jan 27, 2021 15:33:10 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing that American black walnut! Well here it is:
Just finished bending the sides. This one is in it's mould to dry out thoroughly, the second side is still in the bender cooling down a little before it too is put in the other half of the mould to dry out.
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Post by ocarolan on Jan 27, 2021 15:50:43 GMT
Wot? No pointy cutaways?  Wait till you see the lovely back... Keith |
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Post by francis on Jan 27, 2021 16:03:24 GMT
Wot? No pointy cutaways? Wait till you see the lovely back... Keith You can have a pointy cutaway...
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Post by earthbalm on Jan 27, 2021 16:24:47 GMT
Wot? No pointy cutaways? Wait till you see the lovely back... Keith Yes please! |
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Post by forestdweller on Jan 27, 2021 16:49:21 GMT
You lucky so and so Keith. Look forward to seeing this one develop 😊
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Post by ocarolan on Jan 27, 2021 17:58:44 GMT
Wot? No pointy cutaways? Wait till you see the lovely back... Keith You can have a pointy cutaway... ...I'll see how I get on without and if nec will add one (or two) with my electric jig saw and scraps of mdf which I'll paint to match.  Keith |
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Post by earthbalm on Jan 28, 2021 15:58:12 GMT
ocarolan, I don't know whether  or  is the more appropriate.
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Post by leoroberts on Jan 28, 2021 17:14:17 GMT
You can have a pointy cutaway... ...I'll see how I get on without and if nec will add one (or two) with my electric jig saw and scraps of mdf which I'll paint to match. Keith Where's rodders when you need him, eh? |
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or 
is the more appropriate. 
Jo whoever he is.
