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martintaylor
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:41 am 
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Hi All,

Well, I've been really busy this year with the starting up of the Australian Guitar Making School on the Central Coast. Don't worry, this isn't a plug just a proud teacher moment. Below is one of the first student guitars nearly finished.

Back and sides - Northern Silky Oak
Bindings - Jarrah
Neck - Brazilian Mahogany
Top - Engelmann Spruce

Zipflex (cheating? well at least it worked!)
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Back and sides looking good so far.
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Chris Pile
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OH, MAN! I like that soooooooo much!

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Wow. Where can I get some northern silky oak?


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I've got to say that's one of the most unusual back and side sets I have ever seen (but I haven't seen nearly as many as some of you guys). I like it! Further, I think you did excellent justice to it with your combination of woods and trims. This next part is just my personal opinion and you know what those are worth: If you build with similar material again, I think I'd like to see a binding strip running up the cutaway side between top and back to separate that cool oak from the neck.
But, that's just me. Don't take that as a criticism. I don't mean it that way. I'm just expressing my personal taste here, and who can account for my personal taste?

Very nicely done!


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Your student has much promise...

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mmm....very nice. That oak looks so cool
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Pretty nice! Can't say i like the blue fretboard though! laughing6-hehe
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laughing6-hehe

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Another student guitar finished. They are starting to complete some really great sounding guitars. I am really happy with the standard they are achieving on parts like the neck join etc. I know it is a funny thing to get excited about but for first time builders it is really satisfying to see them getting accurate results.

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Congrats Martin...! Looks quite successful to me.
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Thanks for sharing. ...really nice work.

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Good teacher or good students Martin? Either way, they're crankin' out some beauties. Good on ya mate! It's good to share.
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They sure are coming along nicely Martin.

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Nice! I'm on number 11 and still can't get my binding to fit as well as on these two examples.
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