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Author:  Gary L [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:40 am ]
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Following up on the pics of the cedar and cocobolo OLF SJ that I posted two weeks ago, here is a cutaway version that was built at the same time. Thanks for looking.

Soundboard: Carpathian spruce with mild bear claw
Back/sides: Flamed koa
Bridge: Ebony
Bindings: Bloodwood

Sound: Compared to the cedar and cocobolo SJ, this one has slightly more shimmer and brilliance. Its voice is very direct with a fast response. I liken the sound pallet of the spruce and koa to that of white wine, and the cedar and cocobolo to that of red wine. Sure, the colors remind me of those wines, but so do the sounds. Pick your poison--both are very appealing!






Author:  LanceK [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:45 am ]
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WOW! Gary that is spectacular! I love the Olson'ish headstock back strap! Super job!
Author:  James Orr [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:55 am ]
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I second that! I love the colors, and especially like the shell rosette. It
reminds me of a Shepard. That's beautiful.
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:59 am ]
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OOOOOH!  The Bloodwood bindings look great on that one.  I also like that cutaway.  Nice soft lines and a very classical look.
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:12 am ]
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Author:  CarltonM [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:13 am ]
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Nicely done!    Others mentioned it in your previous post, but I have to say that I really like the design and workmanship on the back of your headstock. The way you blend the veneers into the volute is outstanding. Looks like your miters are tighter than James Brown's rhythm section, too! Impressive!
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:15 am ]
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It is gorgeous! Beautiful woods and details all around.
Author:  Don Williams [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:37 am ]
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Another dang. Wow, the bar keeps raising around here. Good thing I retired, I could never keep up.
Author:  Colin S [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:49 am ]
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That's as fine a piece of crafstmanship as we have seen here on the forum. Exquisite.

Any chance of a sound clip?

Colin
Author:  Blain [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:09 am ]
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Now that is one fine looking guitar!
Very very nice!
Author:  Sam Price [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:19 am ]
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Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
Author:  KenH [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:26 am ]
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All of the above !


Outstanding craftsmanship !
Author:  Heath Blair [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:36 am ]
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wow gary, like the others said, that is one beautiful guitar. love it. maybe someday someone will see a guitar made by someone else and say, "i really like it. its kinda gary lee-ish."
Author:  burbank [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:55 am ]
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woa! woa! woa! Beautiful piece of work!
Author:  LuthierSupplier [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:56 am ]
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Wow, that is just gorgeous! Beautiful work; I love everything about it!
Tracy
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:09 am ]
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Absolutely, a real beauty! Love that Koa.
Great job Gary!
Author:  TonyKarol [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:05 pm ]
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Very nice Gary .. did you carve the volute by hand ?? - if so thats incredible ... I need lessons
Author:  TonyKarol [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:09 pm ]
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By volute I mean the whole backstrap and binding/purfling - absolutely amazing craftsmanship
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:10 pm ]
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Beautiful Gary
Your detail is a an entirely different league.
Author:  gratay [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:24 pm ]
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stunning.....very tasteful..and i love the headstock
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:31 pm ]
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That really is a hard act to follow...
So nice...


Steve
Author:  robertD [ Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:47 pm ]
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Beautiful, Stunning, and Spectacular!!! Definitely all of that!!

And if I may add, a wonderful display of guitar building craftsmanship!

Robert
Author:  Todd Rose [ Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:04 am ]
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Thanks for the inspiration, Gary. I love your headstock crest.
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:04 am ]
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Holy Crap!!! That backstrap/volute/mittering combo is off the charts!!!

Someone has serious chops...

Top drawer!
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