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SteveCourtright

Post subject: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:33 pm

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Location: Evanston, IL
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Last Name: Courtright
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For those of you who might remember me (ok, you all can look) here are some pics of my newest build. Going to a client in France.
IRW back, sides, binding, bridge
Lutz Spruce top (Steve Wheeler take note)
5 piece neck, mahogany and curly maple with ebony pins
Wenge bookmatched headplate and heel cap
Immaculate finish by Joe White

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Kevin Mason

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:51 pm

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First name: Kevin
Last Name: Mason
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Nice job Steve. Very clean and tasteful.

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Chris Pile

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Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:23 pm

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Dang, that's nice!

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George L

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Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:27 pm

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Très bien!

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David Wren

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:31 pm

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Very nice!

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StevenWheeler

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:41 pm

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Looking fabulous Steve. Digging how the binding matches the B&S. That Lutz we got from Shane was a bargain at twice the price.

Steve

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dzsmith

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:53 pm

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Wow, Steve!
That's a real honey!
The finish is top-notch.
Dan

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WudWerkr

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Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:05 pm

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Love the build. Hope one day I will produce such nice work.

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Spyder

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:06 pm

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Beautiful! Very nice detail on the end of the fret board by the sound hole, I am always looking for different ways to approach that, and you did a wonderful job.

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the Padma

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Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 11:11 pm

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MaxBishop

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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:31 am

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Beautiful guitar, Steve. Nice work.

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Tony_in_NYC

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:00 am

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Beautiful wood. Beautiful job.

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WaddyThomson

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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:21 am

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Someone should be very happy! Nice work.

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DannyV

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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:03 am

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Nice! Like the heel shape.

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SteveCourtright

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:24 pm

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Thanks everyone. It means a lot coming from all of you artisans.

Phil, the "S" shape in the fretboard is for my first name and the "C" in the headstock is for my last name. Kinda stumbled into doing that a while ago.

Steve W, I still have some of that batch. You? Wanta get some more?

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dmills

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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:40 pm

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Nice work Steve! Wondered what you were up to these days.

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StevenWheeler

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:12 pm

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SteveCourtright wrote:

Wanta get some more?

I'll be looking for more soon. Word on the street is that Shane is having some tough times with family illness and such. Patiently awaiting his return to production so I can place an order. If you need some soon, that Mario fella with the crazy marketing scheme (DeCosta?) has comparable quality and price on Lutz spruce.

So did you finish this one in less than a year? beehive

Steve

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Jim Watts

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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:32 pm

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Steve, That's really beautiful, thanks for sharing.

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SteveCourtright

Post subject: Re: Newest build - some pics

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:51 pm

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StevenWheeler wrote:

SteveCourtright wrote:

Wanta get some more?

Steve

If you are going to order from Shane, I would be happy to go in with you, Steve. And, ummmm, no. They still take me a long, long time!!

Hi, Doug! Long time! I still use your rosette method.

Jim, thanks for the kind words.

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