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| Author: | LarryH [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:25 am ] |
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I've been spending so much time fixing errors I haven't made time to post some progress pics of my guitar. I know how much I love all of your progress stuff so here goes. Just about ready to put on the first coat of Z-Poxy. The usual errors upon close inspection but overall very happy so far. 
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:33 am ] |
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Wow. That's just gorgeous. Awesome workmanship, great wood selection. I cannot wait to see that one under finish. Thanks for the photos. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:58 am ] |
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Beautiful execution, Larry! That's going to look fabulous under finish. I also love the soundport and mitered purfs...nicely done...you should be very proud. Just one question...how long does it take to get rid of the red boogers? 
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:01 am ] |
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Larry, that's really nice. It was a bold step using w/b/w purfling instead of the more forgiving b/w/b. It looks great against the Bloodwood. And what a clever sound port! 
Steve |
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| Author: | Wade Sylvester [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:08 am ] |
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You definitely did that wood some serious justice Larry! Nice job! Let us know how she sounds. Wade |
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| Author: | LarryH [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:24 am ] |
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Thanks a lot you guys. I gave that wood/purfling combo a lot of thought and it seems to be a success. The best decision was to use the bloodwood binding. I thought about ebony or maple and a few other choices but using the same wood as the sides is something I would do again. Here's a couple of shots of the back with the first coat of Z-Poxy 
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| Author: | Mattia Valente [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:30 am ] |
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Really, really lovely...I'm going to have to raid my local wood yard's bloodwood stash now..dammit! |
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| Author: | JohnB [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:04 am ] |
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Thats gorgeous Larry! Very inspiring workmanship and wood selection. John. |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:13 am ] |
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Super clean work and excellent purfling execution. That sure is a nice combo of wood! Be proud! |
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| Author: | charliewood [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:14 am ] |
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Mabye this guitar will go down in history as "the Red Guitar" without the crazy real blood finish,
seriously beautiful guitar and Im sure its gonna pop when its done - cant wait to hear what bloodwood sounds like - I dont think I ever have. Cheers Charliewood |
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| Author: | Cocephus [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:10 am ] |
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Very pretty! And your workmanship is exquisite!
Coe |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:31 am ] |
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That is a very subtle, tasteful build. I love it. It's great to have all the picture posts to make one realise how many different approaches there to the creative aspects of building. Good Show!!!! Danny |
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| Author: | LarryH [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:43 am ] |
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[QUOTE=DannyV] That is a very subtle, tasteful build. I love it. It's great to have all the picture posts to make one realise how many different approaches there to the creative aspects of building. Good Show!!!! Danny[/QUOTE] Thanks for the compliments, Danny I was thinking there is nothing subtle about this build but somehow I think the bloodwood binding, matching the bloodwood sides, gives it a subtle look, using a spectacular and definitely unsubtle wood. There is more not so subtle stuff to come but altogether it feels like its working. |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:37 am ] |
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Larry, you done good! I remember seeing the soundport a couple of weeks ago and liking it then. As for the whole guitar, it's gorgeous! Well done friend!
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| Author: | russ [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:41 am ] |
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Grrrrr...now you're encouraging my to pull out the set of bloodwwod i have and start hacking!! 
Nice guitar Larry! |
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| Author: | Sam Price [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:44 am ] |
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red boogers...ho ho ho....
That guitar body is look very beautiful, with a very tasteful soundport, IMO! |
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| Author: | Kevin Gallagher [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:45 am ] |
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That is an awesome piece. Nice woods, great workmanship and an overall warm understated appearance that I'm always attracted to in a guitar. I look forward to seeing more as you go ahead with the build. All the Best, Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:26 pm ] |
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Geez Larry...that guitar gets prettier by the hour! Thanks for the progress pics...keep 'em coming! |
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| Author: | LarryH [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:39 pm ] |
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Hey you guys thanks so much for the kind words but it's probably better we leave out the fine craftsmanship stuff - there's a pimple or two that the internet and the camera shots thankfully leave out - but very much appreciate the encouragement. I just Z-Poxy'd the sides though and the bloodwood really comes alive under the epoxy. I'll try to get a up a pic or tomorrow if I get a cot on the top which is what I'm really waiting for. Again thanks and THANKS for all the help and inspiration. Larry |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:59 pm ] |
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WOW ! Bloodwood Beauty! Very cool guitar Larry.It is going to look fantastic when finished.It looks great Now! WTG
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| Author: | DannyV [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:32 pm ] |
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Hey Larry, Simple, elegant and not a lot to draw ones eye from the fine workmanship......accept the bloodwood which is stunning. How are you finding to work with? What I meant by subtle was in the design. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:22 pm ] |
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Larry, I've got a question for you now that you're z-poxying: does the epoxy draw any of the red out of the back/sides and on to the white purfling? I once used some white purfling against padauk sides/back, and it took forever to stop the leaching of color onto the white line. So I guess the question would actually be two-fold: 1) is bloodwood as prone to "bleed" as padauk? 2) does z-poxy draw out the color like lacquer can? And anyone can feel free to chime in on these. (I hope this is germane to this post.) Also, Larry, that color really pops beautifully under that first coat. Steve |
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| Author: | John How [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:29 pm ] |
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Looks very nice Larry, congrats. I'll be interested in your tonal evaluation of the combo. Awsome job!!! |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:33 pm ] |
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Steve...I've used bloodwood bindings and a BW headstock and saw no bleed through to white purfs. I used ZP under KTM-9. |
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