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Post by colins on Nov 10, 2015 15:49:13 GMT
I've been selecting the wood for a couple of new guitar builds that will start in earnest in the new year.
The first is a classical that I'll be making for James Daubney. As James isn't a traditional classical player (though he's pretty good at that too!) this will be somewhat different to my usual Torres guitars, the body will be pure Torres, but I'll be trying out a bolt on neck! James came round and selected his wood, and appointments, so this will be.
B&S Madagascan Rosewood
Top German Spruce
Neck Cedrela and mahogany
FB Macassar ebony
Bridge BRW
James selected some interesting purfling/rosette schemes, and a few other non-traditional design elements, should be an interesting ride.
Second is the guitar which will be the prize for the 2016 Acoustic Soundboard 'Arrangement' competition that I mentioned at Halifax.
The guitar will be a 15" LB OOO-12 fret
B&S Gonzalo Alves Top White Spruce Neck Curly sycamore laminate FB and Bridge Ziricote.
Details of the competition will be announced in the new year, together with the tune that you will have to arrange in whatever style you want (Geordie Reggae included).
Colin
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 10, 2015 15:53:29 GMT
A couple of lovely sets of wood there, colins! I'm looking forward to seeing the exact 'rules of engagement' for the competition guitar  |
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Post by Martin on Nov 10, 2015 16:03:06 GMT
A couple of lovely sets of wood there, colins! I'm looking forward to seeing the exact 'rules of engagement' for the competition guitar You have to be aged between 40-55, very good looking and able to demolish a 16" Pepperoni pizza at a single sitting. Back of the net!  |
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Post by colins on Nov 10, 2015 16:18:06 GMT
A couple of lovely sets of wood there, colins! I'm looking forward to seeing the exact 'rules of engagement' for the competition guitar You have to be aged between 40-55, very good looking and able to demolish a 16" Pepperoni pizza at a single sitting. Back of the net! Sorry Martin, but from where I'm standing you only meet two of your criteria!
Colin
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Post by davewhite on Nov 10, 2015 16:26:33 GMT
Fabulous - bring 'em on  |
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 10, 2015 16:47:21 GMT
A couple of lovely sets of wood there, colins! I'm looking forward to seeing the exact 'rules of engagement' for the competition guitar You have to be aged between 40-55, very good looking and able to demolish a 16" Pepperoni pizza at a single sitting. Back of the net! Ace ... I'm 3 for 3... (remember, colins, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I'm looking in a mirror) |
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Post by Riverman on Nov 10, 2015 17:37:00 GMT
You have to be aged between 40-55, very good looking and able to demolish a 16" Pepperoni pizza at a single sitting. Back of the net! Sorry Martin, but from where I'm standing you only meet two of your criteria!
Colin
At best only out of three for me...serves me right for being a vegetarian I suppose!  |
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 11, 2015 9:03:05 GMT
colins - Exciting stuff Colin - will look forward to the build threads - James is going to be a very happy bunny. As is another Forum member, preferably one in their mid 60s and quite beardy. Keith
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Post by R the F on Nov 12, 2015 15:09:26 GMT
I'm not sure you've ruled very many out, ocarolan! |
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Post by R the F on Nov 12, 2015 19:14:03 GMT
Some very tidy pieces of wood there, colins; I look forward to adding to my guitar-building knowledge by following your New Year build. |
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Post by lavaman on Nov 13, 2015 11:39:34 GMT
You're very generous Colin.
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Jo whoever he is.
