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KiwiCraig
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A two year creation. Phew !.
My first inlays, ( MOP & Paua )
H.Mah /Sitka      Bolt on
African Rosewood fingerboard & neck
Rosewood binding , Maple purf
4 3/8 " tail,, 3 1/4 '' headblock
1 25/32 @ nut
very slender neck (20 mm. thick)

Light bracing but heavy "A Frame"

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510 tuners.

This sure is a big moment for me ! (shakin in me boots)
An enormous thankyou to all you guys for your help along the way. In fact thanks just ain't enough.

I'm incredibly hooked/addicted/obsessed now.

Kind regards to you all!!

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Wow, I've been thinking you'd be posting pictures soon, certainly worth the wait. It looks fantastic, congrats


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WOW!!!

Am I impressed. That is extraordinary. Beautiful work Kiwi. Man what a lot of detail for a first effort,
you've got nerves of steel. Do you wrestle crocs too?

Absolutely beautiful!!    

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Awesome work Kiwi! She's a beaut! Now, quickly, on to number 2!! Man I love seeing you guys post pix of new ones almost as much I as love putting a new one up myself!

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Just extra spectacular wokmanship Kiwi,

Man would you teach me how to build me a beautiful cutaway like this one? Congratulations, you must be a dedicated guy in everything you do. SUPERB WORK !

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Man you guys are making it hard to get excited about posting pics of just regular old guitars. It's VERY beautiful and you should be very proud.

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And finally,,,, My first inlay creation !!!

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   And a final mention

             YOU GUYS ROCK !!!!!

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Very nice work Craig. Impressive work for a first effort. I look forward to seeing the next one.
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WOW! Incredible attention to detail and craftmanship. I love the rosette and headstock inlay...wide white purfling ...you must be some proud.Anthony Z38734.0003472222
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That is really ambitious for a first guitar. Congrats... it is beautiful.


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Looks like i cocked up my pics posting by giving you all a duplicate

! Sorry folks!

Thanks for the very kind words so far. ( so far so good )

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That is your 1st.
You did a cutaway- inlay, mitred purfling etc etc etc on your FIRST
Amazing
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Kiwi, you've done just about every hard thing a luthier could do, and all on your first guitar.
And done it quite well.
What's no. 2 going to look like?!

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That is Superb! If I could have 1/2 the results you do on my first, I will be ecstatic. I would love to mention certain items of your exquisite craftsmanship but it might degrade from some of the others, They're all great. Thanks for the pics.


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I am totally impressed with your guitar Kiwi. What a wonderful piece of work. I agree, on with the 2nd. WTG!!!!!


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Great Work Kiwi, done ya self proud mate. Looking forward to seeing you next effort. But first, take time to just sit back, take a good looong look at your creation and breath deeply the satisfying air of the accomplished craftsman, your there.

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That has to be one of, if not THE best looking "First" I have ever seen. WOW. You nailed it. Great Job.

Your miters look like someone with 100+ builds did it. Just superb.

Did I mention that I realy like it.

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OK That's it! I give... I got a shop full of tools for sale & I'm going sailing!
Absolutely gorgeous work Craig!
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KIWI..WHAT A BEAUTY OF A GUITAR...CONGRAT'S BROTHER.
NOW ON TO NO.2.

GOOD JOB.

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Craig,

It looks gorgoeus - how does it sound?

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Craig, You were obviously born to build guitars, I know it's going to sound great. Nice finish, great to get a good FP lustre on you first attempt. I am truly impressed with your craftsmanship. OK, your real name's George Lowden,right?

One thing though, mind youself on that pointy cutaway, a man could do himself an injury on that.

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