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Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:02 am ]
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This is my 1st post Somogyi-Hesh inspired guitar. The 2nd one will be done next week or so. Once I saw Hesh's flamed redwood Peace Guitar, I knew I had to find some of that awesome zoot.

This is a suprise 20th Wedding anniv present a friend of mine is giving to his wife.(Gina) At first strum I think this will be the best sounding guitar I have made!!!!!

The specs:
OOO - 24.9 scale 4.5 at endblock
Flamed redwood - just like Hesh's - from the Zootman
Cocobolo Back and Sides - Epoxied double sides
Ebony binding. Cocobolo/black fiber/mahog lam neck
Waverly golds with snakewood tuners.
White and gold MOP rosette. I hope you like.



Author:  Heath Blair [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:08 am ]
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man redwood gets me everytime! that is quite beautiful. nicely paired with the cocobolo.
Author:  LanceK [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:12 am ]
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Man Andy! You are kickin them suckers out fast!
Another great looking guitar!
Author:  GregG [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:18 am ]
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Wow Andy that is beautiful....do tell about how it sounds.

Cheers,
Greg
Author:  Anthony Z [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:45 am ]
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Andy congratulations! I believe the same comment is due that you made on my last one posted.

Well done!
Author:  KenH [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:51 am ]
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Great looking guitar !


I'm impressed with the shiney finish also. Good Job!
Author:  Josh H [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:59 am ]
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Great looking guitars! I just love you signature dog print side-port.
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:22 am ]
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That is a fine looking guitar. Good looking job on the inlay too.  I assume Gina is her name not the name of the guitar.  Maybe I should know from other posts, but what is the finish.  I really brings out the beauty of the zoot.
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:23 am ]
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  That should read, "It really brings out the zoot.
Author:  Bobc [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:56 am ]
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Andy that is one beautiful guitar. You done good my friend.

Double sides. mmmmm that's one tutorial I would like to see.
Author:  peterm [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:20 pm ]
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Very nice again Andy!
Author:  Chris Cordle [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:38 pm ]
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Fantastic Andy!

I too have a soft spot for redwood and this one just looks incredible!
Very tastefully done.

Chris
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:20 pm ]
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Thanks for all the kind words. I cannot wait until this one opens up a bit
Author:  Don A [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:37 pm ]
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Stop it Andy, you are killing me. Great guitar.
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:57 pm ]
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Waddy
The finished is catalyzed urethane done by Tony Ferguson
Author:  SimonF [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:19 pm ]
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That's a beauty for sure, Andy. The cocobolo back is absolutely killer!!!

I have also switched over to building with double sides. I am currently
building a batch of 3 that will be my first ones with laminate sides - it will
be interesting to see if there is a tonal improvement. From a theoretical
standpoint, the double sides make a whole lot of sense to me.

I might post a few pictures of how I do mine here on the OLF. It really is
quite simple - you just need to figure out how you want to do the
clamping since there are a number of ways to do it.

Peace Out,
Simon
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:49 pm ]
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[QUOTE=azimmer1]Waddy
The finished is catalyzed urethane done by Tony Ferguson
[/QUOTE]


Thanks Andy, I'm speechless. Maybe I could squeeze out a WOW!!!
Author:  Steve Saville [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:04 pm ]
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Congrats Andy, she's a beauty!
Author:  old man [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:37 pm ]
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Ho-hum. It's just another typical coco box from the doc.

Man, Andy, you do some fine work!!!!!!
     

Ron
Author:  Billy T [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:34 pm ]
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Very nice work!
Author:  KiwiCraig [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:07 am ]
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Wow !, Hats off to you Andy. That is SUPERB. The rosette , the binding , the top. It makes for a very striking instrument.

I'm with you on rigid sides . Geez your quick Andy . I honestly don't know how you guys do it !

   


Cheers Craig
Author:  KiwiCraig [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:16 am ]
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I also note your 3/16 " saddle . I'm also a fan of them. Makes sense to have more of the string contact that important area .
Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:19 am ]
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What a good looking guitar... no surprise there. Let us know how it sounds after a while.
Author:  Dave Stewart [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:42 am ]
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Absolutely gorgeous...very rich looking. Love that rossette! (...and everything else for that matter!)
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