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Gary L
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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!








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WOW! Gary that is spectacular! I love the Olson'ish headstock back strap! Super job!

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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.


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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.

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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!
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It is gorgeous! Beautiful woods and details all around.

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Another dang. Wow, the bar keeps raising around here. Good thing I retired, I could never keep up.

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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?

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Now that is one fine looking guitar!
Very very nice!

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Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
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All of the above !


Outstanding craftsmanship !


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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."

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woa! woa! woa! Beautiful piece of work!

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Wow, that is just gorgeous! Beautiful work; I love everything about it!
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Absolutely, a real beauty! Love that Koa.
Great job Gary!

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Very nice Gary .. did you carve the volute by hand ?? - if so thats incredible ... I need lessons

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By volute I mean the whole backstrap and binding/purfling - absolutely amazing craftsmanship

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Beautiful Gary
Your detail is a an entirely different league.

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stunning.....very tasteful..and i love the headstock


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That really is a hard act to follow...
So nice...


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Beautiful, Stunning, and Spectacular!!! Definitely all of that!!

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

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Thanks for the inspiration, Gary. I love your headstock crest.

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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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