#5, Coco/Lutz Classical

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#5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by WaddyT » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:07 pm

Finally got my fifth off the bench, after a re-topping exercise created by my poor proficiency at repairing purfling issues. It was totally caused by operator headspace!

Romanillos shape and bracing
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Lutz Top
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Coco bridge
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Gotoh Premium tuners with non binding rollers
650 mm scale
Sp Cedar/EIR/Myrtle 5 pc neck with V-joint
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by Allen » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:08 pm

Super nice execution Waddy. And that silking in the top is amazing.

I've said it before, but I really love your rosettes. And that french polishing is coming along a treat.
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by Kim » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:09 pm

Great work Waddy, fit and finish is very polished.

I edited your post to get the last image to display, not sure why it would not at first but placing and extra space between entries seems to have fixed it and now we can all see ur butt. :D

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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by Bob Connor » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:11 pm

Lovely, lovely work Waddy. Your rosette is beautifully executed,

How do you find the Lutz for a classical?

The silking in Shane's tops is amazing.
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by WaddyT » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:11 pm

Thanks, fellows!

Bob, the Lutz is great for a classical. I find it has to be worked a little differently than German which is stiffer cross grain, but it sounds very similar. I use Lutz bracing too. Shane's stuff is hard to beat. My next will be my first Engelmann. I'm guessing it'll be much like German.
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by Ron Wisdom » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:12 pm

That's a beauty, Waddy!! I love all the details and really like the way you make the headstock. Very nice work.

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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by Clancy » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:12 pm

Gorgeous. Well done.
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by Peter T » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:13 pm

Top marks from me. The rossette is a stand out, it has a great mix of traditional and modern that works beautifully. Well done.
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by WaddyT » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:15 pm

Many thanks to you all! My plan for this one was to have the little blocks, like my #4, but I started playing around with the Sycamore, and loved the way it looked. I'm hoping I can use it on the next too.
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by DarwinStrings » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:15 pm

Nice looking classical I love that detail in the front of the headstock and the rays in that soundboard are very pretty too.

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Post by WaddyT » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:16 pm

Thanks, Jim.
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by Sergy » Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:16 am

Waddy, excellent and interesting work! I congratulate!
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by WaddyT » Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:58 am

French Polish, Sergy.
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Re: #5, Coco/Lutz Classical

Post by Dave » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:33 am

Waddy thats a cracking guitar - I love your attention to detail, especially the headstock and rosette :cl :cl

Well done :D

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