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Alain Desforges
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So I guess my previous post about my guitar being completed was a bit premature.

I took some better pictures tonight.   I hope you enjoy them.

Again, this is no.2. EIR, Adi. top, flamed koa trim.

Finish is FP.









In this next picture, I was attempting to capture the 'silk'. Could of used better lighting, I guess...


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Looking great bud, that is with the glazing sesion right? WOW, it looks fabulous old Pal!


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Actually, this was probably the last 'bodying' session. I'll start on the glazing tomorrow...

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Beautiful FP job, Alain! It'll only get better with the glazing sessions.

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Man, what will it be after that, i'll need sunglasses to stare at it?


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Outstanding work! How many hours have you invested in the finish?
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Thanks for your kind words guys!!!

Kelby, if I count the pore filling, sanding and FP, it must be in the neighborood of 15 hours. I'd have to check my notes to be sure. I figure about another 5 should do it.Alain Desforges38966.0715625

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I like these pictures -- it really shows off the finish. 20 hours total is pretty darn good for a finish that gorgeous.

The Koa inlay just below the heel cap looks really nice -- great original touch.
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I finally found out where this slobbery stuff is coming from that's all over my monitor! I'll have to keep kleenex box nearby!

Nice job Alain!

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Good one Billy.

Alain, that is beautiful!

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That is a great lookin' finish! Maybe you should set up secret messages
in the reflection.

I dig the inlay below the heel cap too.

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Terrific! I love the koa binding and details.

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I have to give you french polish guys a lot of credit...that really looks great. I'm sure I could never do that.

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Thanks a lot for your kind word guys!

Anthony and Mike... I'll tell you a little secrect about the inlay below the heel cap... I was routing the overhang off the back one day and my 5 year old son was being his usual mischevious self... I just turned around one second to say, 'No Zak, don't touch that...'
Next thing I knew, the bit was in the tenon pocket, my blood pressure had soared and I had forgotten all about Zak...

What I meant to say is, 'Thanks guys, I planned it that way'...

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Wow!

I can only hope and pray that my #2 (that I am working on now) can be anywhere near that good! Are you sure it's only #2?
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It just keeps gettin' better!
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yum....the koa and rosewood go nice together
great work
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