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Post by vicov on Dec 2, 2013 20:03:34 GMT
Thanks guys. Using the De Faoite "hares" was Vic's idea (they were drawn for me by my daughter Martha) and the Sparrowhawks my idea. I'm very pleased with the look. .....and so am I. Cheers vic |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2013 9:00:08 GMT
Dave, that's just beautiful, frankly. The chalk horse designs are inspired. well, the chalk horse inspired designs .. as they're hares  In keeping with my family tradition I reserve the right to be stupid at least 55% of the time. |
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Post by davewhite on Dec 5, 2013 10:51:05 GMT
well, the chalk horse inspired designs .. as they're hares In keeping with my family tradition I reserve the right to be stupid at least 55% of the time. Pete - You're not stupid at all and I totally see what you mean about the chalk horse influence - it's the same method of using separated lines and strokes to make the shape. The body is now finished and bound:  |
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Post by vicov on Dec 5, 2013 13:53:16 GMT
Dave, that is a thing of beauty. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on it sometime soon.
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Post by Phil Taylor on Dec 7, 2013 17:15:34 GMT
I've missed this  Looks really good and I can't wait to hear it too - I bet you could do one with a blacks labs silhouette as well  Phil |
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Post by davewhite on Dec 7, 2013 18:18:18 GMT
Phil - thanks. If the shape is simplified so that it can be cut and leaves the top stable anything is possible. More progress:  |
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Post by vicov on Dec 7, 2013 18:22:54 GMT
DAAAAAAAVE!!!! yo da man.
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Post by leoroberts on Dec 7, 2013 21:20:12 GMT
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Post by davewhite on Dec 9, 2013 15:14:26 GMT
Well today I got Sparrowhawk strung up "in the white" before finishing with the Grover tuners fitted without the ferrules installed, a Bog Oak nut and bone saddle :  I recorded me having a go at Nic Jones's "Rins on the Shore", in D A dd tuning: "Ruins on the Shore"This was recorded into my Zoom H4n in Stereo mode with no added effects. |
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Post by ocarolan on Dec 9, 2013 15:22:29 GMT
What a sound! Very impressed with that - works great as a solo instrument, but should also mix with guitars and stuff really well I'm sure.  A worthy addition to your range Dave - Vic will be well-chuffed! (dulcimer smiley) Keith |
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Post by vicov on Dec 9, 2013 15:48:34 GMT
Officially excited!!!!
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Post by andrewjw on Dec 9, 2013 15:55:46 GMT
That sounds absolutely amazing..  It would cut through a "normal" acoustic mix really well... Any thoughts on how you might install a pick up of some sort? |
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Post by davewhite on Dec 9, 2013 16:10:46 GMT
Vic - I'm glad you are excited  Keith - thanks. It sounds nice and it will be interesting to hear how the finish will change it - in my experience a finish gives the sound more focus and improves it. Andrew - thanks. An internal pickup is probably best installed before the back is glued on but there are serious issues if it goes wrong at some stage. Probably best to use externally mounted ones like the K&K Big Twin. You could also fit an under saddle one with an external jack socket. |
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Post by Phil Taylor on Dec 9, 2013 19:00:04 GMT
Lovely sound David |
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Post by davewhite on Dec 10, 2013 9:23:53 GMT
Thanks Phil.
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