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martinedwards

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:34 am

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First name: Martin
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Well after a little tinkering I got strings on the dred today.

After a couple of weeks I'll strip it down and fit a pickup & preamp, strap buttons and put on a few more coats of Danish oil.

nestled snugly in it's new hard case........

That's a 4 piece walnut back on there......

Spruce top, bone nut saddle & pins, rosewood binding, fingerboard, rosette and bridge.

look at all that curly stuff going on in the spruce.......

and a soundclick 2 hours after the strings went on.......martinedwards38958.4830092593

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RussellR

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:41 am

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Well Done Martin

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Mark Tripp

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:42 am

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Looking good Martin! Looks like the bears did a number on that top!

Congratulations!

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Sam Price

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:44 am

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I have already made my comments on another forum, but that doesn't stop me from congratulating you Martin, on such a fine, fine build. Wossit, nine months and nine guitars??????

Oh yeah, the bracing...is it AXX?Sam Price38958.4895486111

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Jeanne

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:48 am

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Very nice! I especially like the walnut back!

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martinedwards

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:55 am

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[QUOTE=Sam Price] I have already made my comments on another forum, but that doesn't stop me from congratulating you Martin, on such a fine, fine build. Wossit, nine months and nine guitars??????

Oh yeah, the bracing...is it AXX?[/QUOTE]

Naw Sam, don't be daft, one bass, a Les Paul, 4 mandolins, a resonator and this.....

And the bracing is AXE........

as far as I can remember!!!martinedwards38958.5265393518

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peterm

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:00 am

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Good way to start!!

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Serge Poirier

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:15 am

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Congrats Martin, beautiful guitar and great execution!

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Dave Rector

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:30 am

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Nice guitar Martin! How bout some close-up pics?

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martinedwards

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:36 am

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Y'gotta be kidding, you'll see all the binding gaps & glue splodges!!!!!

maybe I'll get a chance later.......

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Sam Price

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:45 am

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[QUOTE=martinedwards] Y'gotta be kidding, you'll see all the binding gaps & glue splodges!!!!!

maybe I'll get a chance later.......[/QUOTE]

*ahem* that is why the macro facility on my camera is currently disabled...

You post your guitar closeups, and I'll post mine...(then EVERYONE will see the scratches!)

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SteveCourtright

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:54 am

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[QUOTE=Sam Price] [QUOTE=martinedwards] Y'gotta be kidding, you'll see all the binding gaps & glue splodges!!!!!

maybe I'll get a chance later.......[/QUOTE]

*ahem* that is why the macro facility on my camera is currently disabled...

You post your guitar closeups, and I'll post mine...(then EVERYONE will see the scratches!)[/QUOTE]

Sam, scratches put there after the build are a badge of honor... after...right?SteveCourtright38958.5380555556

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JBreault

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:24 am

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Way to go Martin!

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martinedwards

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:50 am

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Oh go on then.........

bear in mind that this ISN'T finished.

there needs to ba a fair bit of tidying done and I reckon another 4 or 5 coats of Danish oil fine sanded between coats (and probably a clear scratch plate)

the truss rod cover needs fitted too.....

I just couldn't wait!!!

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Jeanne

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:36 am

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Let me see if I've got this

....disable macro setting and talk up the scratches as "character lines" that add to the exquisite and authentic nature of the artistry in luthery....

AKA: oops I wanted that there

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MSpencer

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:39 am

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Very Nice, Congratulations!

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Colin S

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:33 am

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Right Martin, now you've finished your first Dred, now it's time to start your first guitar!

Seriously Martin Well done, there is a great sense of achievement when you get that first note from your first guitar.

Colin

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Andy Zimmerman

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:38 am

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Great first build!!!
I love the soundtrack!!!
It is great when we can actually hear these instruments.
How did you load that?

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Barry Daniels

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:41 am

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It's not too late to go back and do some more sanding on it. Also, please smooth over the sharp points on the nut before you cut your hands up.

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Sam Price

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:20 am

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[QUOTE=martinedwards]

It's gotta be said...this really continues the current OLF theme on edible guitars...

This is the choc chip and caramel sauce that compliments Russel's ice cream guitar!!!

I love that rosette.Sam Price38958.7655208333

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vpelleri

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:35 am

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Excellent job! Great sound as well!

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Jeanne

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:40 am

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Actually it sounds much sweeter than an ice cream sundae with all those toppings tastes

Beautiful!!!

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Dave Anderson

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:59 am

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Congrats on your #1 Martin,Sounds Gooooood !

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Bill Greene

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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:10 am

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I agree, nice guitar! Congratulations! Love the sound clip, too...

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