Finally back to building!

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martintaylor
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Finally back to building!

Post by martintaylor » Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:26 pm

So, the last year has been so busy with the Australian Guitar Making School getting up and running on the Central Coast but I have finally got back to some building of my own!

Soundboard: Engelmann Spruce
Back and Sides: Blackheart Sassafras
Neck: Brazilian Mahogany
Fretboard and bridge: Gidgee
Shape: Gibson L-00 (1940s)

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Re: Finally back to building!

Post by Cloverfield » Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:13 am

That is very nice! Looks like a pretty high gloss finish? what technique did you use?
~~~Simon

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Re: Finally back to building!

Post by martintaylor » Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:04 pm

Cloverfield wrote:That is very nice! Looks like a pretty high gloss finish? what technique did you use?
Hi Simon, thanks and it is a nitro finish. Sprayed in many thin coats and finally buffed.

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Re: Finally back to building!

Post by kiwinoz62 » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:26 pm

Martin,
That sure is classy, the fretboard & bridge fooled me for EIR.
The rosette done alone in paua looks spectacular & I would love to get a gloss finish like that.

Well done. . .
cheers wayne . . .

'keep on strummin'

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Re: Finally back to building!

Post by ozwood » Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:46 pm

Nice sassy Martin,

Love the look :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl

Cheers,
Paul .

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Re: Finally back to building!

Post by martintaylor » Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:51 am

And for those wishing to hear this little guitar, here's a couple of short samples on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/martintaylor/sets/l-00-samples

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Re: Finally back to building!

Post by demonx » Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:32 pm

Looks great, I'm really liking the sass.

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