Zircote Tenor for Micheal

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Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by Allen » Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:50 pm

This one has been complete for a couple of weeks now, and I've just been playing it in to see if it's going to need any more tweaking. It's a comision that is going to WA and has been a real joy, and challenge to build.

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Back and Sides - Zircote
Top - Bear Claw Sitka Spruce
Bindings - Figured Maple
Fret Board - Ebony with 12" radius
Bridge - Ebony
Finish - Mirotone
Strings D'Addario J53's
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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by Craig » Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:03 pm

superb :cl Another fantastic Uke Allen . Michael is going to be over the moon with this one
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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by ozziebluesman » Sat Nov 13, 2010 11:06 pm

Yep, I like this one even more than the Myrtle Uke. This has an earthy vibe and I just love the rosette and the Zicote back and sides.

Thanks Allen for sharing such a beautiful instrument.

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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by Kim » Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:24 pm

Yes me too, the sides look almost like African blackwood and the big spider on the back is very unique.

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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by Allen » Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:28 pm

Again, thanks for everyones kind comments.

It's just so pretty, that there has to be some pictures of this one featured on an updated website I've got to put together.
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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by J.F. Custom » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:59 pm

Wow great! I've been waiting to see this one finished up Allen and you didn't disappoint.

Definitely worth the effort and overcoming the challenges it presented.

Top work.

Jeremy.

(my Tenor Ziricote has not progressed at all I'm afraid...)

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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by Localele » Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:00 am

Rough as Guts.Your letting the team down mate. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers from Micheal.

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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by DarwinStrings » Mon Nov 15, 2010 10:03 am

Smooth as silk Allen, great pic of the back with the reflection of the mulch.

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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by Bob Connor » Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:13 am

Beautiful work as always Allen.

Ziricote is a great sounding timber that I love working with.

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Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Post by Nick » Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:33 pm

As Tim Taylor from home improvements was oft to grunt " hruhh hruhh hruhh" . Just love the combo of timbers Allen, this is is a real gem, might just have to build it's big brother :wink: It's certainly inspired me.
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