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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my latest guitar to come off of the workbench. This one is actually for me, and will be my permanent gigging guitar (I make my living as a professional musician). With that said, my main priority in the build was that of durability, stability, and amplification response. I used Port Orford Cedar for the soundboard as it is incredibly stable under changing weather conditions, as well as Walnut back and sides. The neck is a beautifully flamed piece of mahogany that I reenforced with two graphite strips to aid in stability during the hot and humid Florida gigs. I also used Gilbert tuning machines for their ability to be easily serviced. For amplification I opted for the LR Baggs Stagepro Anthem system, as it offer the punch of a piezo with the natural woodiness that only a mic can offer. The ability to control the pickup for the side of the guitar is a must for any gigging musician and I just love the sound of this pickup. As for the inlays, I wanted to do something that represented my home, so I opted for the Sea Oats on the fretboard. I made these from Oregon Myrtlewood and they are completely hand made. They took about 4 hours to cut out and another 3 hours to inlay. I find that they are bold yet subtle and do a good job of representing my home. In addition to that, I also inlayed a small pair of eyeglasses near the end graft. This is to represent my son, who is visually impaired. All in all I'm very pleased with the guitar and It's good to finally be gigging with a guitar that represents my brand in a much for accurate way. |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Wow! Another beauty. Gorgeous woods. The sea oats inlay is very cool. I can't even imagine doing something like that in just 7 hours. I also like the asymmetrical heel. |
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| Author: | MikeWaz [ Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Wow! She's beautiful. The neck, back and sides are amazing. And then all those smaller, thoughtful details make it stand apart even further. Congrats on this build! Looks like a masterpiece to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
That thing is 4 or 5 kinds of awesome. Well done! |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
| I love everything about this!
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| Author: | Phil J [ Sat Jul 02, 2016 6:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Beautiful! |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Sat Jul 02, 2016 6:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Super nice! ...everything about it! |
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| Author: | BradHall [ Sun Jul 03, 2016 1:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Very beautiful. The walnut neck in particular. Is that a bevel on the back side? If so, what is the reason you did it there? Superb work on every detail. |
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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Sun Jul 03, 2016 6:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Wonderful work! Love your sense of style |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Brad, the bevel on the back is a "rib bevel". It's the same thinking as an arm bevel but this one relieves pressure on the ribs when it's being played for hours on end. I was going to do an arm bevel as well, but don't like how they change the symmetry of the face of the guitar. As for the neck, it's actually Mahogany with a tobacco burst on it. |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Well that certainly is a good representation of your amazing work Chris. Beautiful workmanship as usual. The glasses are cool. Is your boy old enough to get that? Cheers, Danny |
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| Author: | guitarjtb [ Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Chris, Chris, Chris. You're never gonna be able to hang on to that one. Someone will talk you out of it! Very nice guitar! James |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
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| Author: | BradHall [ Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Chris, your description calls the neck a beautiful piece of flamed walnut, hence my remark. Either way, it looks perfect with the overall ascetic. |
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| Author: | Greg [ Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Lovely instrument |
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| Author: | giltzow [ Tue Jul 05, 2016 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
WOW!! |
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| Author: | Wayne Brown [ Tue Jul 05, 2016 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Very nice indeed! |
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:04 pm ] |
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i loooove that fingerboard, it´s pure gold! amazing guitar. |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Incredible guitar!!!!!!!!!! Mike |
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| Author: | Quine [ Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Now that I got up off the floor....all I can say is "wow" |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
gorgeous in every way. The fret board inlay is beautiful. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (This one is to keep) |
Gorgeous, this is for sure. |
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