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DriftwoodGuitars
PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:29 am 
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This guitar is my "Da Vinci" model and features a curly redwood top with EIRW B&S. This design moves the load carrying structure to the tailpiece and rim of the guitar and allows for a much more "open" sound to the guitar. It has a lattice style braced top as well as a cantilevered fretboard and tailpiece so that the only thing that touches the top is the bridge. The sound is amazing on this guitar and I can't wait to see how the African Blackwood and Sitka "Da Vinci" that I'm buffing out now will sound! Thanks for looking.


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Beautiful workmanship Chris!
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Not only beautiful but the sound hole/port combination should make a great carrying handle :)

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Stunning. The design of the soundhole / soundport is beautiful. What's the finish?

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Boy, that is beautiful !
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That's incredibly unique and beautiful, nice job.
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She's a looker!

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Absolutely scrumptious! Truly a guitar as eye candy.

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You are good and I am envious.

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Hits the bullseye!

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Wow! That is beautiful! Love the design. That soundport is huge... [clap] [clap] [clap]

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wow,, is the first It comes to mind at first sight. The feathers on the FB are incredible..
Thanks for sharing!
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Wow! That's just...wow!
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Looks a winner Chris, soundclip?

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Truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing, and yes, how about a sound clip? Please?

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I love it.. congrats!!
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Fantastic. Can you detail how you made the tailpiece. I like it.

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