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jeffhigh · Post by **jeffhigh** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:45 pm

Just strung this one up yesterday.

Figured mahogany back sides and top
New guinea rosewood neck V jointed headstock
Koa Headplate from David Hurd
Ebony fretboard and bridge.

It's my take on a slope shouldered 14 fret 000 with a 24.9" scale and a Stauffer style adjustable neck

John Steele · Post by **John Steele** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:01 pm

Oh, my, very nice jeff.
Bada-bing!

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:09 pm

Those pictures are just a tease Jeff. Come on man, close ups. Lets see this adjustable neck, and that top is just lovely from a distance. lets get close and personal. I want to pick that one up and give it a strum.

Cam · Post by **Cam** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:17 pm

i agree with Allen, that is some damn nice mahogany. What nationality is it?

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:49 pm

G'day Jeff,

Lovely looking guitar there mate! I'm with the lads and reckon that's very nice mahogany. I do like the dark tone you usually get from an all hog guitar.

Thanks for posting.

Cheers

Alan

jeffhigh · Post by **jeffhigh** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:28 pm

The mahogany was sold to me as "Beeswing striped honduras mahogany"
Here a few more pictures. Not much to see on the neck joint, the neck is morticed into the body about 6mm with a single bolt/ strap button holding it on and allowing tool free adjustment (the strap button will turn by hand if you pull the neck back to take the tension off)
The fingerboard extension is supported on a 3mm by 25mm steel bar, surrounded by ebony strips set back under the edge as a shadowline.
I am really pleased with the sound, it was brilliant right from the start.
A little quieter than my 10 month old Lutz spruce topped OM but it is short scale.
here's a few more pics

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:34 pm

What are the bindings Jeff. They look really nice with the mahogany.

jeffhigh · Post by **jeffhigh** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:51 pm

Just tortoise plastic from ALS. I was going for a style 16 look.
Much as it is heresy to lovers of wood binding, I relly like working with this tortoise.

jeffhigh · Post by **jeffhigh** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:53 pm

Plus white /black purfling on the top

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:14 pm

Very cool guitar Jeff my friend! Love the look of a Hog top too.

Good going!

xray · Post by **xray** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:22 pm

beautiful work, very clean. The tortoise bindings look unreal

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:47 am

All Hog!! very mellow. Nice job Jeff and an adjustable neck to boot!

It looks like a very playable instrument, I'm with Allen...I just want to strum it

jeffhigh · Post by **jeffhigh** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:39 am

Thanks for the comments guys.
I am strumming it softly here this morning trying not to wake the household, loving the sound.
Nick, the way I do an adjustable neck is a lot simpler and easier for me than doing a fixed dovtail. And I can always dial in the perfect string height.

Taffy Evans · Post by **Taffy Evans** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:20 pm

Now that was worth the extra photos, that guitar looks great, nice one.

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:44 pm

Very, very nice Jeff. She really is quite the looker and these hog topped guitars seem to have a reputation for opening up slow over a very looong period of time. I have often heard people suggest the best they ever heard was an 'old' full mahogany guitar, so I guess you now have one that will keep bringing a smile to your face for many years to come.

Cheers

Kim

Dave Anderson · Post by **Dave Anderson** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:55 am

Very fine work Jeff ! It looks like a real players guitar. Next time
you're in Florida, stop by and let me have a go at it.
I would love to play that beauty!

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