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Just delivered my first end to end commission with video!

Post by johnparchem » Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:24 pm

Back and Sides East Indian Rosewood
Sitka Spruce
Curly Maple Bindings
Walnut Rosette Ring
Brazilian Rosewood Fret board, Head stock veneer, and Bridge.
Finish Zpoxy pore file on the back, sides, rosette ring and head stock veneer, Shellac wash on entire guitar (except bridge). Em6000 sprayed finish.


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The following is the final Spectrum Analysis with the bridge, saddle and pins. My target was 95 for the Air and 170 for the top. So I am close. I am not right in the middle of two notes but I am not on one either so I am leaving it. I am not sure my target was correct as it is making the D28 more like a finger style guitar. But it does sound good overall.

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Of note I noticed nearly a 2 Hz drop in top frequency from no pins to having the pins. Just shows how sensitive the top is to weight.
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Post by 56nortondomy » Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:24 pm

Very nice John, just don't lean it against the cat pole. Well done. Wayne

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Post by jeffhigh » Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:05 pm

Sounds very nice John

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Post by slowlearner » Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:35 pm

Well done mate. :)
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Post by rocket » Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:14 am

Very nice John, i bet the customer is happy! :D :D
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Post by kiwigeo » Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:50 am

Nice gat John.

That cat scratching pole has to go mate. Ya dont want ya cat curling up for a nap on top of a guitar fresh out of the spraying booth.
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