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Chris Ensor

Post subject: My First Parlor

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:34 pm

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This is an all african mahogany parlor (actually a double top). It has sycamore purfling, end wedge, and sound hole binding. Wenge for binding and heel cap. Macassar ebony bridge, fingerboard, headplate and truss cap. Thanks for looking.

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Here is a link to a video of it (sorry for the shotty playing): http://ensorguitars.com/video.html

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DannyV

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:33 pm

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Cool Chris! Good going on doing your own shape. It looks good. Having all that extra real estate in the upper bout must totally change the sound outcome.

Best of the Season,
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parrotheadmj

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:17 pm

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Chris, this one really sounds good. I recommend checking out ensorguitars.com and take a listen.

Marc

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alan stassforth

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:57 pm

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I like!!
That shape is very cool,
and the rosette/ binding/purfs are outstanding!
Put a stinger on the next one!

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nutsdan

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:46 pm

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First name: Daniel
Last Name: Wotton
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Very cool. A modern looking parlour guitar.A nice job too. [clap]

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jfmckenna

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:36 am

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Very nice, curious how you laid out the Nomex any pics?

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crich

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:38 am

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Nice lines throughout. Original without going too far, I like it! What finish are you using? Clinton

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Chris Ensor

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:59 am

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jfmckenna wrote:

Very nice, curious how you laid out the Nomex any pics?

I actually didn't do a nomex double top. It is simply an all wood construction. I split the difference in thickness between a piece of englemann and the mahogany. I like it so far.

crich wrote:

Nice lines throughout. Original without going too far, I like it! What finish are you using? Clinton

Z-poxy fill, EM1000 sealer, EM6000 finish. Sanded 1000, 1500, 2000, Buffed medium then high.

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woody b

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:31 pm

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Looks nice. How big is it? (measurements?)

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Chris Ensor

Post subject: Re: My First Parlor

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:38 pm

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woody b wrote:

Looks nice. How big is it? (measurements?)

14" lb, 4 1/16" deep

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