Wow, Michael, that is stunning! What can I say, it says it all by itself.
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| Author: | collinsguitar [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | My latest Archtop |
Here is my latest 16 inch archtop guitar. 24 3/4" scale Euro-maple back and sides Adirondack spruce top X-braced Ebony fingerboard and tailpiece Ivoroid binding Waverly tuners Bone nut Benedetto floating pickup UV cure polyester Based upon the early Loar L5's This is the first attempt at a UV cure finish, and I am certain it is the most fun of all of the finishes I've applied. It takes some time to get everything working just right but when you have it set up, your results are quite nice. Thanks to all of you who have contributed to the threads on polyester finishing, as well as those of you who had the patience to talk with me on the phone and answer my questions. Michael Collins http://www.collinsguitar.com |
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| Author: | Parser [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
The quality of work displayed on this board continually amazes me! |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Wow, Michael, that is stunning! What can I say, it says it all by itself.
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| Author: | csullivan [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Michael, that's absolutely beautiful. And a piece of adi spruce that size must not have been easy to come by. I'm sure it sounds as wonderful as it looks. What's it sound like through the pickup? Craig S. |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Michael, beautiful work and lovely finish. Very elegant. Love it!
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| Author: | collinsguitar [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
The guitar sounds pretty warm, although it cuts really well. I've only tried the pickup through a crummy amp, but it sounds very warm and jazzy with a lot of punch. Now the guitar is off to New Mexico this afternoon to a friend/customer. |
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| Author: | collinsguitar [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
By the way I want to thank Bob Garrish from Saint Lutherie for the beautiful inlay work. I did the design in cad and Bob did the rest with an amazingly fast turn around. I made a slight mistake by having him inlay the headplate logo in black fiber, which looked much like a topographic map when I attempted to sand it. I ended up spraying black lacquer over the headplate and removing the nc on the pearl. The 12th fret inlay of course is in the ebony, and there are absolutely no gaps. Stunning work Bob!!! |
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| Author: | collinsguitar [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Here is a close up of the 12th fret inlay. |
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| Author: | joe white [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Beautiful Bob! Elegant and classy. I would like to talk with you about the UV. I'm inevitably heading that direction. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Beautiful work, Michael! It has an old vibe about it, like a Loar, which seems in keeping with an archtop. I like the modern stuff, and hope to do some myself someday, but you've nailed the older aesthetic to a fine degree. Steve |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Wow, what a gorgeous guitar Michael!! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") Might I ask where you got such great looking wood from? Also, what kind of pick up is that? Cheers, Dave F. |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Gorgeous! AT's are so classy then when they're done right it comes out double nice! Nice pixs too!
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Nice work. Did you use dye on the maple? |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Michael, beautifully executed and finished. You certainly captured the vintage vibe with that one. Welcome to the OLF. Selfishly it’s great to see another Archtop builder – especially one so close to home! I occassionaly get up your way golfing in the warmer months -- I'd love to get together for a beverage if you are so inclined. I’ve looked at some of the Macs you have on your website – hopefully you’ll be sharing more pics of some of those here as well. |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Incredible!!!!
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Amazing craftsmanship Michael. Simplicity in form, meticulous execution in detail |
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| Author: | rajones19 [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Gorgeous, Michael. That's where I wanna go, now that the mandolins are finished. Beautiful stuff! |
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| Author: | John Kinnaird jr [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
That is incredable. Very nice guitar. John |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Wonderful guitar, Michael! Would you mind telling us what brand of polyester you use? |
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| Author: | KenH [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Beautiful guitar and impecable craftsmanship too! Well done my friend!
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| Author: | Marc [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Obviously a well-crafted fine guitar. I don't know anything about archtops but I really like the appearance--clean with elegant curves, looks like it would be very challenging to build. |
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| Author: | collinsguitar [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
The polyester is manufactured by Chemcraft, I believe it is called opticure. The back and sides are indeed colored, first with Potassium Dichromate, and next followed by a gel stain which worked quite nicely. The next step was two coats of the isolante (after the gel stain had dried for about a week thanks to another project in the works). The pickup is a Benedetto floating pickup, I believe it is made by Seymore Duncan. |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Michael, I believe the Benedetto pick-ups are made by Seymour Duncan. They used to be made by Kent Armstrong. The Armstrong's are cheaper in cost and sound better IMHO. |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
Beauty! Lucky guy who ends up with that. It would be nice to know a little more about that dye/stain combo you used. How did you come up with it? It's really got a nice warm tone to it. Thanks, Danny |
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| Author: | martinedwards [ Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My latest Archtop |
BEAUTIFUL understated & elegant, and the wood just glows. great job!! |
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