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Author:  Cocephus [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:30 pm ]
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Well, I`m finally getting finished up on my first build, and think y`all should get a peek at it. I`ve actually built this one from scratch twice when you consider the mistakes I made in the process, but hey, #2 is soon to follow!
The body is walnut with maple bindings, herringbone purfs (boy were they fun to make). Spruce top, walnut neck with scarf joint and stacked heel. Fretboard is mac ebony from Kelby (where are ya Kelby?). Rosette is a simple walnut field with the same for the trim lines. I wish to thank everyone here for the info and advice. Couldn`t have done it without the OLF!



Author:  RussellR [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:59 pm ]
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Stunning work Coe, Exremely nicely done
Author:  BobK [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:36 pm ]
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Awesome job Coe. I wish my first or second looked as nice. You're off to a great start.



Bob K
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:51 pm ]
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Coe, thatis a very beautiful first one, Congrats bud!

That's why you were so quiet in the last weeks, you have been busy lots! You made your herringbone purfs?? WOW Man, that's impressing !

Hey Coe, what is that beautiful finish you put on there? looks nice!!!!

Oh and how's the sound bro?
Author:  Peter J [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:15 pm ]
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Verrrrrrrrrrry nice Coe! I really like the contrast of the walnut & maple. I'd like to see some photos of how you made the herringbone.

Congrats... and I can't wait to see the next one.


Pete
Author:  Jim Kirby [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:23 pm ]
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Very nice first guitar. I like the look of the walnut neck alot.
Author:  Sam Price [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:27 pm ]
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*wails loudly...*

THAT IS AWESOME FOR A FIRST BUILD!!!!!!!

My first guitar looks positively kindergarten!!!

(funny how all us first-timers opt for gold gotohs, eh??? )

What type of finish did you use? FP?Sam Price38946.3133796296
Author:  LanceK [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:27 pm ]
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And what a fine job you did!
Good goin!
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:33 pm ]
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Good job!

You made your own herringbone? That's pretty ambitious for a first guitar and it looks like you did a fine job there too; how about some close-ups of it or progress shots if you have any.
Author:  Don Williams [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:36 pm ]
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You know, when I opened the thread and saw the guitar pic, I said "WOW !"
Great job...
Author:  KiwiCraig [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:37 pm ]
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Beautiful guitar Coe !

Great workmanship Too !

Regards KiwiCraig
Author:  Dickey [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:33 pm ]
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WAWG, what a wonderful guitar!

Dang Coe, you raised the bar for everyone working on their tenth guitar.

Really nice appointments, very earthy.
Author:  Mark Tripp [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:46 pm ]
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Whoa! That is an amazing looking guitar Coe! Clean, elegant, and beautiful workmanship!

Looking forward to seeing #2.

-Mark
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:49 pm ]
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Love it
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:19 am ]
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Congratulations, Coe!! Well done!
Author:  burbank [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:33 am ]
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Great job, Coe! Finish, pic of headstock?

We just keep on raising the bar on first guitars here on the OLF!
Author:  L. Presnall [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:52 am ]
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Nice! Herringbone...MAKE?...wow! I was afraid to even BEND the stuff I BOUGHT! Bravo! Now, build another so we can see it!
Author:  Wayne Clark [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:57 am ]
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That is one nice looking guitar. Feels good to declare one finished, doesn't it?
Author:  John How [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:06 am ]
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She's a beauty Coe, way to go!!!
Author:  old man [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:07 am ]
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Very nice. I, too, would like to know how you made the herringbone.



Ron
Author:  vpelleri [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:12 am ]
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Great job! I wish my first was as nice!
Author:  Dennis Leahy [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:15 am ]
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Very nice tenth guitar! Oh, it's your first? Shazam!

I like that you worked out aesthetic details like the heel endcap alignment with the binding. Did you really make the herringbone purfling? I hope you made a whole bunch of it at once. I'll bet that was tedious.

Nice job!

Dennis
Author:  Colin S [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:18 am ]
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Great looking guitar Coe you should be mighty proud of your wonderful achievement, I don't think mine looked anywhere as good as that till I got to a half dozen or so. The finish looks very nice, just the right amount of sheen that lets the wood shine through. You'll love the walnut (just working on a walnut OM).

I think the OLF is having a great effect on first builds, I've never seen so many great #1s, just think of the years I wasted .

ColinColin S38946.4300462963
Author:  Wade Sylvester [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:40 am ]
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Great #one Coe!
I love the maple binding.
It looks like you got a nice match up with the neck wood choice as well.
I also like your bridge design.

Wade
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