Hi Guys,
Well, here are some pics of my first. I’d like to thank all of you who answered my questions over the past year as I’ve been plugging away. Here are the details:
Eastern walnut back, sides, and neck. Logged and milled by my father, brothers, and I 25 years ago.
Sitka top.
Target 9000 finish.
Bindings are not ebony, but are made from the same material as the bindings on the highly regarded $3000 Martin I saw at the local music store
I promise that my next will be wood.
Body shape was inspired by Paul Woolson’s SIG. I mocked it up in cardboard and trimmed a little here and there to make a comfy fit for my big gut.
And, of course, how’s it sound? It has a very warm and sweet sound that I attribute to the walnut. The bass is big with a slight lean to the muddy side. I refinished the top and think that when I sanded back to bare wood I thinned the top too much. Naturally I’ll need to play it for a few months before passing final judgment.
Anyway, thanks again to all for your help and inspiration.
BruceH
I really like the way it sounds and will definitely put a port in any guitar I build for myself.
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