That's a good looking guitar.
Tasteful inlay on the back, great job on the turtle and top of the line finish work. The figure in the b/s really pops under that finish.
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my latest creation! This one is my "Grand Session" model and was made as a commemorative guitar for the 30A Songwriters Festival (A large Festival that I perform in every year). This guitar features: A Port Orford Cedar Soundboard, Quilted Maple B&S, Flame Maple Neck, "Honey Bust" Nitro Lacquer Finish, and an LR Baggs Element VTC Pickup. The Sea Turtle inlay was was designed and hand made from scratch and consists of 98 individual pieces. |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
A few more. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
BEYOND gorgeous! Very well done. |
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| Author: | munen [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
A master piece.. and those woods... Congrats! |
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| Author: | Wayne Brown [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Very nice! |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Incredible. Your guitars are an inspiration. |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Anyone with enough money can but beautiful wood but it takes a real craftsman to know what to do with it. Well done Chris. Anything you would have changed now that it's finished? |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Beautiful |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Wow! What a stunner. |
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| Author: | George L [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
That is a beautiful guitar. Well done. |
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| Author: | Phil J [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Incredible guitar! |
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Very nice! I was wondering how that turtle would work on the guitar when you first showed it, but it works wonderfully well on this guitar! |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Nice Chris! That wood looks familiar. What did you use for dye? That is a lot of extra work but it sure looks good against the white binding. And I'm sure carving that volute in that nasty Curly Maple was no small feat. |
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| Author: | Tim L [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
That's a good looking guitar. Tasteful inlay on the back, great job on the turtle and top of the line finish work. The figure in the b/s really pops under that finish.
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Dang. Just. Dang. Spectacular finish... Love everything about this, except the heel, but that's only because I'm narrow-minded when it comes to heel shapes. It's gorgeous top to bottom... Bravo! |
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| Author: | Ruby50 [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Love the color of the B+S, and the contrast to the binding Ed |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
BEEUTIFUL !!!!!! Mike
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
This is another thread from you, Chris, that I've visited multiple times over the last week. Such a beautiful work of art. Inspiring. |
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| Author: | Quine [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Your burst finish really makes that maple pop!! |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Thanks for the kind words folks. She came out really nice I think and I sure do appreciate the continued support of this community. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
That is absolutely beautiful! |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
GA-GA-GA-GOOO!! That is just wonderful. Everything came together perfectly. |
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| Author: | Roy [ Sun Dec 18, 2016 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Almost too beautiful to play. |
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| Author: | Durero [ Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Good god that's a beautiful guitar! Amazing work! |
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| Author: | giltzow [ Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Latest Build (Turtle Inlay) |
Wow! |
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