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Post by foz on Dec 7, 2018 14:29:11 GMT
Hi Francis, can i ask- are you planning a split bridge on the parlour or is that two pieces of wood glued together?
From the picture it looks fab and quite unique.
Andy
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Post by francis on Dec 7, 2018 17:35:14 GMT
Hi Francis, can i ask- are you planning a split bridge on the parlour or is that two pieces of wood glued together? From the picture it looks fab and quite unique. Andy Andy - It's the timbers natural colouration between heart and sap woods and will be a solid piece of yew. Likewise the colour variations in the rosette are natural hues within the timber. Francis |
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Post by foz on Dec 9, 2018 13:29:14 GMT
I love the idea, it really looks unique amd beautiful; i can't wait to see your finished instrument.
Can i ask what software you use to render the pictures?
Andy
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Post by francis on Dec 9, 2018 15:04:03 GMT
I love the idea, it really looks unique amd beautiful; i can't wait to see your finished instrument. Can i ask what software you use to render the pictures? Andy Andy - I use Photoshop CS3 Extended to do the mock-ups. A DSLR camera and an A4 scanner to capture the timber samples. Whether I'm working from purchased plans or own designs I usually spend a fair bit of time 'cutting out' (electronically) guitar outlines and back-filling with the various timbers to build the mock-up. Often I have a number of variations and by turning on/off different layers in PS I can come up with a final design. |
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Post by foz on Dec 11, 2018 17:40:30 GMT
I love the idea, it really looks unique amd beautiful; i can't wait to see your finished instrument. Can i ask what software you use to render the pictures? Andy Andy - I use Photoshop CS3 Extended to do the mock-ups. A DSLR camera and an A4 scanner to capture the timber samples. Whether I'm working from purchased plans or own designs I usually spend a fair bit of time 'cutting out' (electronically) guitar outlines and back-filling with the various timbers to build the mock-up. Often I have a number of variations and by turning on/off different layers in PS I can come up with a final design. Thank you for sharing; your rendered pictures really help with illustrating the final design. Though it sounds like a lot of effort, it must be really invaluable for prospective buyers. Andy |
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Post by francis on Oct 17, 2019 13:47:06 GMT
OK. It's time to re-start this one again - more stop/starts than a Hereford bus  Originally intended as a present for someone but it was declined so time to get the wood out of the dehumidifier and crack on... Prepare for more mock-ups. |
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Post by earthbalm on Oct 17, 2019 13:51:19 GMT
Was wondering what had become of the fantastically figured yew.
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Post by ocarolan on Oct 17, 2019 17:44:52 GMT
Good to hear that this one is up and running again! But for someone to decline it as a present!!!!   Keith |
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Post by earthbalm on Oct 17, 2019 18:10:22 GMT
ocarolan , your post was almost word for word what I was originally going to post before going for the 'yew' comment. Even down to the VM emoji. Great minds...
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Post by andrewjw on Oct 17, 2019 18:36:36 GMT
How could anyone decline such a present ?? I'd be a very grateful recipient...could do a swop with a very nice bass guitar...see classifieds!  |
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Post by andrewjw on Oct 19, 2019 16:39:06 GMT
I'm delighted that Francis has agreed to continue the build of this guitar on my behalf....I'm very much looking forward to watching it progress!  |
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Post by ocarolan on Oct 19, 2019 17:09:32 GMT
This is most excellent - I've played a couple of parlours by Francis and they were superb sounding guitars. You're a lucky bloke Andrew! Keith |
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Post by scorpiodog on Oct 19, 2019 20:45:00 GMT
I'm delighted that Francis has agreed to continue the build of this guitar on my behalf....I'm very much looking forward to watching it progress! You smooth talker, Andrew. Every guitar I’ve ever played that Francis has built has been stunning. I have to avoid playing any that he hasn’t sold. I buy them! Even if I resist for years. Don’t I Francis? You are a lucky, lucky chap, Andrew. You’ll love it. |
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Post by francis on Oct 20, 2019 3:32:05 GMT
I'm delighted that Francis has agreed to continue the build of this guitar on my behalf....I'm very much looking forward to watching it progress! You smooth talker, Andrew. Every guitar I’ve ever played that Francis has built has been stunning. I have to avoid playing any that he hasn’t sold. I buy them! Even if I resist for years. Don’t I Francis? You are a lucky, lucky chap, Andrew. You’ll love it. Thanks Paul scorpiodog - Do you have a classical I have a couple you might like to try.... |
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Post by francis on Oct 20, 2019 14:04:16 GMT
Current mock-up Mk3:  TBC... |
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