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Author:  Bob Long [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:38 am ]
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I just finished this for a guitarist who is also an avid hunter. He wanted a guitar that was not too flashy. (so I had to restrain myself) We went with a IRW/Sinker Redwood combo for a dark, understated look. And a Ringneck Pheasant for an inlay.

It's only just recently strung-up, but so far, it sounds very balanced, but with a big bass, (I think it will sound really good in lowered tunings).

The Ebony came from RC Tonewoods, Thanks Bob!

Binding is off-cuts from the sides.
Rosette is off-cuts from back.
Neck is Walnut/Bocote/Walnut/Bocote/Walnut.

Oh... I'm not showing photos of the back... I don't want the owner to see it yet... I gotta' have something to surprise him with





Thanks for looking
Long
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:52 am ]
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Oh! Cool!  What a great looking guitar. Beautiful Redwood top.  Killer inlay on the headstock. Thanks for putting that up for us to see.   
Author:  Bobc [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:52 am ]
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Bob another beauty. I really like your work.
Author:  Dave White [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:36 am ]
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Bob,

Less is best That looks to be a really nice guitar with the design and woods as "balanced" as the sound. I'm looking forwards to seeing the back pictures - if that makes sense

Author:  Bill Greene [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:46 am ]
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That's gorgeous Bob, really is nice.
Author:  Blanchard [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:13 am ]
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Looks good Bob.

Did you do the same thing with top thickness and bracing as you did with the guitar you had at ASIA ?

Bye the way, I saw that guitar being carried through the airport on its way to its new home in Canada!!

Mark
Author:  Bob Long [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:56 am ]
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Thanks everyone!

Dave, the guitars owner is going to have it shot by a real photographer, so I hope to have some really good pics of this guitar (including the back).

Mark, this Redwood top was only .120 - .125 when I got it, so I had to approach this one a little different, it finished at about .110 and I used Sitka braces instead of Cedar. It's scalloped X bracing with two angled tone bars.

Long
Author:  Dave White [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:59 am ]
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[QUOTE=Bob Long]

Dave, the guitars owner is going to have it shot by a real photographer, so I hope to have some really good pics of this guitar (including the back).
Long[/QUOTE]

Bob,

I thought you said he was an avid hunter so can't he shoot it himself?
Author:  Bob Long [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:05 am ]
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Good one Dave, and I hope he likes the guitar!     I'm guessin' he's a pretty good shot!

long
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:13 am ]
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Another beauty, Bob. You have great taste in guitars!
Author:  Ricardo [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:33 am ]
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Real cool Long!  What do you use for red in your headstock inlay? Rich
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:51 am ]
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Very cool ringneck pheasant inlay Bob! I used to hunt them back when I was growing up in Ohio.Very tasty. Great looking guitar overall!
Author:  MSpencer [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:53 am ]
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Beautiful work!

Mike
White Oak, Texas
Author:  Bob Long [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:47 am ]
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Thanks again everyone for all the nice comments!

Rich, the red in the inlay is bloodwood.

long
Author:  BobK [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:35 pm ]
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Beautiful work Bob. You must have been working on a couple at once because I've seen you post some sweet looking guitars over the last few weeks. I do have a question for you. You mentioned that because this was a thin top you used sitka instead of cedar bracewood, why would you normally have used cedar for your braces? I've only worked with sitka tops and braces, so any info on material selection would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bob K
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:47 pm ]
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LOVE IT
I have been looking for some sinker redwood and cannot find it!!!!
Author:  Bob Long [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:22 pm ]
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Thanks much, Bob

I don't really use cedar or spruce bracing for any particular top. (Yet) But I have been switching between the two in an effort to develop a sense for what the difference might be. I've done deflection test between the two and they seem to be pretty close to the same.

So far the only thing that I can say with certainty is the cedar bracing makes the guitars smell nice.

The guitar Mark mentioned had a Lutz top that finished around .145 and it sounded really good, I've been going more in that direction... thicker tops and lighter braces. I think this keeps the tops from getting some of the deformation you see in tops that are thiner.

long



Author:  Bob Long [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:26 pm ]
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Thanks Andy

The Sinker Redwood came from Rich Micheletti.

long

Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:40 pm ]
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Bob, everything about that guitar looks grand.
But I think the rosette looks particularly appropriate.
Very tasty combinations in this instrument!

Steve
Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:19 pm ]
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Bob, great looking guitar and if it's anything like your ASIA guitar I'll bet it sounds fantastic as well.

That's a cool inlay on the headstock...very cool!!
Author:  BobK [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:36 pm ]
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Thanks for the info. Sounds like I need to do some research and testing before I stray too far from the norm.

Thanks again.
Author:  Gary L [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:26 pm ]
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Clean and beautiful. Awesome work. Can't wait to see the back!
Author:  bob_connor [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:59 pm ]
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A tasteful and understated beauty Bob.

Cheers
Author:  Bob Long [ Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:46 am ]
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Thanks guys!! I really appreciate all the nice comments!

Long
Author:  2manyGuitar [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:09 am ]
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[QUOTE=Bob Long]Thanks guys!! I really appreciate all the nice comments!

Long[/QUOTE]

Well Bob, looks like you have built another work of art instrument. Folks I’ve seen handled and played many of Bob’s guitars. This guy is the real deal. The last one that I had the pleasure of playing was the sap wood with the Lutz top, WOW!!!  What a cannon! I wanted to call the bank and take it home right then.  Thank you, for the comments about MY guitar. That’s right, Bob built this guitar for me and I can’t wait to play it. Delivery date is 8 days away and it will be played on stage that day. Thank you, Bob.   Would you be interested in building another one for me in 2008?      Bart

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