Wow, that is excellent!
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 4:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
I just finished up my first guitar using Torrified Sitka Spruce, and I gotta say, Im extremely impressed with how she sounds. Ive been hearing so much about it that I figured it was about time to see what all the hype was about. It has a very open and airy sound with plenty of bottom end, but its the overtones and sensitivity of the guitar that I think owe there charactoristics to the Torrified wood. This top and back set were both bought at Stewmac. This is my "Session" model and features the following: Torrified Sitka Spruce Soundboard East Indian Rosewood B&S 12 Fret Slot Head Neck Snakewood Waverly Tuning Machines Koa bound body, fretboard, & headstock Koa fretmarker inlays Brazilian Rosewood Bridge |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 5:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Some More |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Last Batch |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Beautiful, Chris. The finish looks spectacular, and the top looks like it has a real depth of age to it. My best friend has a Taylor 510 from the early 90's with a Sitka top, and the look nearly identical. |
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| Author: | Doc [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 5:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Wow!! Just wow!! |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Gorgeous! That top looks amazing. I like your end graft, the koa inlays, and the sunburst on the back of the neck, among other things. Another beauty. |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
That is a beauty!!! I really like the look of the top as well as the inlays, and overall look of quality!!! Well Done |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Beautiful, I really like the way you carried the end graft onto the back. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Wow, that is excellent!
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Top notch! |
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| Author: | Rocky Road [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Beautiful workmanship the finish work is outstanding. This is your first? Wow. I recently completed a small jumbo same top and sides species. Top torrefied from stew mac. It has an amazing voice. Lotsa bottom end. The trebles sparkle. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Really nice Chris! What camera did you use for the photos? |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Thanks guys. No, this isn't my first build David. I've been building for about 7 years now. Steve, I'm using an old Sony NEX 5 micro 4/3 camera. It's all about having the right lighting though. I spent some money on lights and several nice backdrops. Two soft boxes really allow you to capture the depth of wood grain, and to see the smoothness of finish work. |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Jumpin' jehosaphina! That's nice! Did you do the finish? I too like the heel cap. Nice job! A |
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| Author: | JasonMoe [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Amazing guitar. I love the tinting on the neck, it really looks nice. One of the best I've seen in awhile. |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Alan, Thanks, yes I spray all of my guitars myself. It's McFaddin Nitro all the way, with a clearUV cured pore fill. I just renovated my workshop and now have a full on dedicated walk in paint booth, and this was the first one to get sprayed in it! Proper lighting and ventilation makes for a better finish and healthier lungs. I've started doing the wrap around end graft and sunburst neck on almost all of my guitars. The end cap makes for a signature look, and is actually easier in my opinion. The bust on the neck pay tribute to the look of a violin neck. Thanks for all of the kind words everyone. I have two more guitars about to be buffed and sent out the door that I'll share with you soon! |
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| Author: | Randolph [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Absolutely stunning!! |
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| Author: | Rocky Road [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Rocky Road wrote: Beautiful workmanship the finish work is outstanding. This is your first? Wow.
I recently completed a small jumbo same top and sides species. Top torrefied from stew mac. It has an amazing voice. Lotsa bottom end. The trebles sparkle. Congrats! Oh. Duh- you meant first using Torrefied. I'm a bit slow sometimes. And oh yeah the photo work is great! Dave Riedmiller Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Durero [ Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Very beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | giltzow [ Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
I like it a lot. Beautiful work! |
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| Author: | jack [ Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
a fine looking guitar |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Fit and finish is perfect on that guitar, excellent job. I love the color of that top too. So what do you notice tone-wise about the sound? |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
very nice work! Clean & precise. Beautiful finish. Keep on making them!!!!!!! Mike |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Outstanding Chris! |
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| Author: | Casey Cochran [ Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Torrified/EIRW) |
Very, very nice. |
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