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Stunning! That is one great looking guitar.

Peter, can you share if you did anything different with the Koa top than you would normally do with a spruce top? (bracing, thickness, etc). Have you ever used a Koa top with a different species for the back and sides?

I just recently saw Joe's finish for the first time. As good as the photo is, it is even better in person!! He does an outstanding job

Very nice this Koa guitar but I'm awaiting the "Brain Salad" Sapele guitar!!!!

John How wrote:

Very nice this Koa guitar but I'm awaiting the "Brain Salad" Sapele guitar!!!!

John, I have a quilted sapele guitar in Joe's booth too. I'd like to see your. Hope to get mine next week. There was also a ziricote next to mine. Is that Lance K's I wonder?

Peter,

Looks phenomenal! A true anointing. I saw a black topped guitar, does that belong to the ziricote back? Can you send or post some pix?

Thanks for keeping the standard high and consistently raising the bar. You're a blessing! [clap]

Author:	peterm [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:58 pm ]
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This is an all Koa Double Top I had Joe White do for me. He was very kind in providing progress pictures of the finished progress and I gotta tell ya I'm extremely happy by the look of the pictures!! This guitar will be here tomorrow, can't wait to see it in person! Anyone in need of a professional finish be sure to check out Joe's top notch work!

Author:	Steve Walden [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:09 pm ]
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WOW!!!!! Peter, What a beaut! Can't wait to see it completed. Joe - Nice finish! (addition edit) Peter you are going to have to change your avatar!

Author:	Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:33 pm ]
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Fine looking finish. And the craftsmanship looks top-notch as usual, Peter. Hey, and that Koa ain't too shabby either. Yummmm... Steve

Author:	JRessler [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:12 am ]
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Stunning! That is one great looking guitar. Peter, can you share if you did anything different with the Koa top than you would normally do with a spruce top? (bracing, thickness, etc). Have you ever used a Koa top with a different species for the back and sides? I just recently saw Joe's finish for the first time. As good as the photo is, it is even better in person!! He does an outstanding job

Author:	Hesh [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:27 am ]
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What a beauty Peter!!!! This will be interesting with a double koa top - keep us posted eh? And another superb Joe White finish!

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Author:	LanceK [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:28 am ]
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WOW! That Koa is stunning! Nice stuff Peter!

Author:	Barry Daniels [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:55 am ]
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Lacquer or poly?

Author:	Michael Jin [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:58 am ]
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That is a sexy looking guitar. You must be pleased. I also really like the little arm rest.

Author:	peterm [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:19 pm ]
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JRessler wrote: Stunning! That is one great looking guitar. Peter, can you share if you did anything different with the Koa top than you would normally do with a spruce top? (bracing, thickness, etc). Have you ever used a Koa top with a different species for the back and sides? I just recently saw Joe's finish for the first time. As good as the photo is, it is even better in person!! He does an outstanding job Well, its a double top so I can't really comment on how to use it as a single top. I do tell you this, when bending the high curl stuff, be sure to go very slow! Thanks for looking!

Author:	John How [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:38 pm ]
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Very nice this Koa guitar but I'm awaiting the "Brain Salad" Sapele guitar!!!!

Author:	JJ Donohue [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:59 pm ]
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Peter...I saw your masterpiece in Joe's shop last week. I was startled at how beautiful this guitar looks...and it's not just because Joe laid on his magic finish. (Barry, it's Poly). He had a remarkable piece of guitar to work with. Peter...you're going to have one happy customer! On the day I was there, Joe took a well deserved day off from finishing. He had to...he needed to fabricate more guitar and neck holders and double his rack size! So on our way to lunch we stopped at the post office and picked up another 2 guitars! I am so happy for our good OLF friend...he built it, and now they are coming.

Author:	Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:01 pm ]
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Man that is one fine looking guitar.

Author:	Terry Stowell [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:21 pm ]
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John How wrote: Very nice this Koa guitar but I'm awaiting the "Brain Salad" Sapele guitar!!!! John, I have a quilted sapele guitar in Joe's booth too. I'd like to see your. Hope to get mine next week. There was also a ziricote next to mine. Is that Lance K's I wonder?

Author:	peterm [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:59 pm ]
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Terry Stowell wrote: John How wrote: Very nice this Koa guitar but I'm awaiting the "Brain Salad" Sapele guitar!!!! John, I have a quilted sapele guitar in Joe's booth too. I'd like to see your. Hope to get mine next week. There was also a ziricote next to mine. Is that Lance K's I wonder? I have still to start on my Sapele guitar....soon I hope! The Ziricote next to yours may have been mine too.

Author:	Bob Long [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:51 pm ]
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Wow... Peter, that is an incredibly beautiful guitar. It's always nice to see pics of your work... Inspiring! It's been interesting watching (on the forum) Joe establish himself and acquire the chops to do such a flawless finish, and do it in such a short time... Also very inspiring! Long

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Author:	Peter J [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:58 pm ]
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As always... beautiful work Peter. I can't wait to see the finished guitar !! Is this one spoken for?

Author:	Dave Fifield [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:01 pm ]
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Wow! Great looking guitar Peter, and typcial Joe White quality finish.....EXCELLENT!!! Dave F.

Author:	pineknot [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:16 pm ]
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BarryDaniels wrote: Lacquer or poly? Does Joe do lacquer too ?

Author:	peterm [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:29 pm ]
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well, here's few more pics. The guitar is here and its MUCH nicer in person!! Joe, thanks for a fantastic job!!

Author:	Terry Stowell [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:42 pm ]
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Peter, Looks phenomenal! A true anointing. I saw a black topped guitar, does that belong to the ziricote back? Can you send or post some pix? Thanks for keeping the standard high and consistently raising the bar. You're a blessing!

Author:	WaddyThomson [ Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:22 am ]
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Wow!.................Wow! It's all I can think of!

Author:	gilmoreguitars [ Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:03 pm ]
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Stunning! I also like the abalone on the fret board...beautiful... David

Author:	peterm [ Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:22 pm ]
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Terry Stowell wrote: Peter, Looks phenomenal! A true anointing. I saw a black topped guitar, does that belong to the ziricote back? Can you send or post some pix? Thanks for keeping the standard high and consistently raising the bar. You're a blessing! Terry, that was in fact my guitar! I'll get some pics of that one soon....

Author:	peterm [ Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:23 pm ]
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Thanks guys for all the kind comments.