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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:08 am 
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hesh that is another first class offering.

dont you think its about you went pro and starting doing comosion builds.
i have guitar that only one third as good as yours selling thousands of
dollers.

well done

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[QUOTE=joelThompson] hesh that is another first class offering.

dont you think its about you went pro and starting doing comosion
builds.
i have guitar that only one third as good as yours selling thousands of
dollers.

well done

joel.[/QUOTE]

sorry i wrote that one a bit fast i must learn to check my posts more
carfully

this should read,
I have seen guitars that are only one third as good as yours selling for
thousands of dollers.

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Hesh - Glad to hear you are feeling good!  Of course, building such a beautiful instrument is great therapy!  The recipient of this guitar will be one HAPPY customer!


Kudo's!!!!!!!!!
                    ^ ^  ^ ^  ^ ^  ^ ^  ^ ^


That is a standing ovation (not the Ovation guitar)!


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Hey Hesh

It looks great, and great knews that you're starting to let guitars go to
others. It seems like a fitting progression for you.


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Looks great Hesh,but of course I`ve already seen it.I just wish I could play it on my next A2 trip.Oh well Ya can`t have everything.
                James

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hesh, that is a great looking guitar. i think maybe one of my favorites of yours. you will have to clue us in to how it sounds. and dude, im so into those purfs! good job man.

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Thanks folks!

Ken we will be able to comment on the tone, with a poly finish, in about 5 weeks and will be sure to let you know.

Thanks Joel and welcome again to the OLF in your new capacity as a WAS (wood acquisition syndrome) enabler  Regarding selling my guitars, or perhaps commissions although I don't personally like the commission model, it's under consideration right now and has been for a few months.  I must say though that above all I do not want to lose my love of guitar building so that is a very strong consideration for me.

Thanks Steve my friend but did you have to use the dreaded ovation word?????  Yeah it feels pretty good to feel pretty good  I hope that you are doing great too!

James buddy I have been letting guitars go for about a year an a half now.  Three have been gifts, this one will be the forth, and two were sold.  Again what I really wanted was to glean some real world, player data impressions or what we call in the software business beta sites.  So far so good - no issues with any of my guitars in the field.

James W.B. aka "Skin"  well at least you got to see it under construction - this one will leave here in February to it's new home.

Filippo we get to see and learn about many folks here on the OLF as they do what they individually need to do, with their own approach, as they prepare to build.  Watching you has been both interesting and informational for me.  I remember some of your earliest posts where you asked about things like shop lighting.  Instead of wishing to hear about how many $11 Borg fixtures some of us may have you were more interested in the color, temperature, lumen output, and all the finer points that one would consider with a VERY well thought out approach.  The same held true as you acquired your tools, built your shop, even saw the value in things like Festool.

If I had to bet on a new builder emerging at some point as a world class builder my money would be on your my friend.  Seriously - you are a quality guy!!!

Thanks Heath buddy, this one may get recorded if the new owner agrees and we feed him enough scotch......






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Hesh - If you send me one of those guitars in your stable and some scotch I'll record for you!


Oh! wait! I can't play that well and I don't drink..... oh well!  It was a good idea while it lasted.


I can understand your reluctance to turn something you love into a business.  I used to love photography and had a small side business doing weddings and portraits, usually for another studio.  I quit my job, spent a year and a half in the 'business' and lost the love......


You have been learning with each instrument more about the craft and art and are having a great time watching others really enjoy your work.  I have not heard your instruments but from what others have said they sound incredible.  I know the 'fit and finish' is great. 


My photography experience does not compare in all aspects to your instrument building.  I see that it is more than a hobby with you.  I see your passion for the tone as well as the aesthetics.  I know that you will make the right decisions for you.


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Sweet, Hesh. I really like that mahog-o-lam, and it looks like you've used it to perfection.

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Very cool looking guitar, bro! I think I might actually get to play this one too!!!! Hoooray!

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[quote]Thanks Steve my friend but did you have to use the dreaded ovation word????? [/quote]

    I think we should all take an OLF oath to never use that word again and put this unfortunate incidence behind us!

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Billy I take it that you are not a fan of Keith Partridge.......

Thank you gentlemen!


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Hesh--


Another very elegant and beautiful guitar comes from the production line at Heshtone!  Boy, I'm really a fan of the purfling on this guitar -- it has turned out great and its good to know that it is relatively easy to work with.  The recipient is one very lucky fellow!


 


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Thanks Jim my friend - the idea for the purfing came from Brock and I saw it on one of his very cool HGF guitars.  Uncle Bob makes this stuff and I would imagine that it is not all that easy to make either.

It bends significantly easier then herringbone purfing so it was a dream to work with.  I plan on using it on #16 too.


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Looks great, Hesh! Can't wait to see it with finish.

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Another great guitar Hesh, you have certainly honed your skills from the first few buddie, your work is consistently outstanding and always a treat to the eyes. Wish I could make it to the OLF get together, not only to see the face of the lucky recipient, but also catch up with some of you guys and to hear what you are doing with these sub 4lb beauties.

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   Beautiful guitar Big Guy!

   I really like the top purfling. I've done it on a dozen or so guitars and have love the results every time.

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Yes,that purfling on the top looks great.I made some out of brw on my last guitar and loved it.Think I'll do it again on my L-00. It was a little difficult to get perfectly even.
Beauty of an SJ Hesh ! The new owner will be a happy guy/girl!   

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Hesh,

I was going to say everything everyone else already said so all I can say is "YOU DA MAN"!!!

Awesome workmanship. Your design touches have continually added to a differentiated guitar - the Hesh Neck, The Hesh Bridge and now the awesome bridge pins, binding appointments and love the fretboard and sound hole rosette.

Hey - I didnt hear about a trip up to the zootman's. I'm in if its happening and we should do it at his shop so we can drool over all the wood he will have packed in there.


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Geeeze Hesh,
Fess up, how many people do you have working for you? Another beauty, as usual


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Thanks guys!!!!

Bob buddy the answer is - me, myself, and I and we don't always get along all that well.  One of us is a troublemaker, the other eats far to much Mexican food, and the third enjoys naps in the middle of the day......  It's really tough to get people to work together at times.....


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50 Hours!!!
Wow thats a real good turn around for such high quality - Bang up Job bud...
I can expect to spend 150 hours at least...LOL
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Hesh that is a real beauty. Can't wait to see it in person.

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Thanks folks!

Filippo my friend this one is a SJ but the last one, BRW guitar was indeed an OM.  I just like OMs  And the Cuban that I want to use is only large enough for an OM.

Charlie buddy yep I am getting faster, mistakes that used to take me many hours to make now only take half that time......


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