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Post by Phil Taylor on Apr 14, 2021 18:57:23 GMT
That looks stunning. Excellent loofery Francis  |
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Post by Martin on Apr 15, 2021 10:19:53 GMT
I've started to apply a French polish finish to the guitar ( Liberon's Special Pale) I think they have that on tap at the Ring O'Bells  The guitar looks really great, Francis. Love it  |
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Post by Onechordtrick on Apr 20, 2021 8:13:19 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 You did a pretty neat job I think  |
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Post by ocarolan on Apr 20, 2021 8:52:36 GMT
Onechordtrick - that worked out so well that maybe twin cutaways could be the way to go!  Keith
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Post by Onechordtrick on Apr 20, 2021 9:06:59 GMT
Onechordtrick - that worked out so well that maybe twin cutaways could be the way to go! Keith You're going to need more MDF! |
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Post by jangarrack on Apr 20, 2021 9:36:17 GMT
Onechordtrick - that worked out so well that maybe twin cutaways could be the way to go! Keith Seeing how well it worked, I vote for a Flying V. |
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Post by lefranglais on Apr 21, 2021 8:40:43 GMT
A classic Flying V! Bet no-ones thought of that before.  |
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Post by ocarolan on May 9, 2021 13:19:56 GMT
In case you're wondering, Francis hasn't been idle lately. French polishing takes a lot of time and effort! I did have some good news the other day - the end is in sight! FP all but complete, bridge to go on this week, refit tuners, string up and generally fettle and do finishing touches like K&K, strap button etc. Wow! Finding it hard to stifle my excitement now.  Keith |
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Post by sweyne1 on May 14, 2021 16:44:47 GMT
FYI Keith, I dropped off my parlour today for some Francis TLC and he brought yours out for me to see. It's just lovely. The mix of wood colours makes for a lovely effect. And it sounds and plays rather well as well. You'll be very happy. John |
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Post by ocarolan on May 14, 2021 21:41:10 GMT
Wow - thanks for that John - I bet you had a grand day out!
Keith
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Post by andrewjw on May 15, 2021 17:39:09 GMT
I'm not so sure I'd like my new [custom built] guitar shared before I was able to try it for myself.. Very generous Keith..  |
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Post by sweyne1 on May 16, 2021 8:46:24 GMT
Well, when I say it plays rather well the 'playing' consisted of holding it on my lap and fingerpicking a few D chords. So I wouldn't worry Keith, it's still a virgin  . John |
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Post by ocarolan on May 16, 2021 11:32:38 GMT
sweyne1 - Not a problem John - you're most welcome - I'm not at all averse to someone else doing the initial breaking in as it tends to lead to greater responsiveness later when I have a go. Speaking purely about guitars of course.  Keith
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Post by francis on May 17, 2021 16:37:23 GMT
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Post by leoroberts on May 17, 2021 16:48:22 GMT
Very, very nice looking instrument there francis. Looking forward to hearing it in ocarolan’s hands. |
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