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Author:	Billy T [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:12 pm ]
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I finally finished my Jumbo 12 string! It's patterned after a Taylor which I've always admired, with a few modifications. Sitka top with ladder brace, .140 Thick. Ovangkol B&S Mahogany Neck double lam maple Polished ebony bridge, standard pins. Bound Ebony FB Farmed out the FB MOP inlays didn't feel up to that yet. 25?" scale, 14 fret Full gloss nitro Spalted myrtle rosette, black fiber border WBW binding Gotoh mini tuners EIR Headstock veneer I've built and worked electrics and furniture so I've had some experience, but this is my first acoustic. I'm glad I can show I can build instead of just making dumb jokes. Some of you guys were probably wondering! It doesn't fit my case because I made it a touch larger but it plays great. I was concerned about standard bracing with a 12 so I decided to give the ladder brace a shot and make the top a little thicker. I wanted to thank both Serge, and especially Hesh. In spite of Hesh being the brunt of my Photoshop "goofing around" he really stepped up to the plate to help with a few minor problems with the prints. Thanks Buddy, your generous advice made me feel bad I turned you into a chick! Thanks to everybody on the OLF for the inspiration. It's a little tight but Hesh assured it would open up in time. Any suggestions or questions would be greatly appreciated! Billy T39046.2480208333

Author:	Kim [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:22 pm ]
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Nice Billy, Very nice indeed, but if I may suggest, the upper neck support could do with a rotational tweak in a clockwise direction, other that that my friend, perfection Cheers Kim

Author:	KiwiCraig [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:56 pm ]
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Author:	Serge Poirier [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:14 pm ]
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Thinking outside the box and i admire you for that Billy, what i see there is the reflect of the very subtle and very bright and intelligent person that you are my brother, excellent craftmanship! And i think i can see why you would turn the box the other way around, as sort of an experiment for sound right? Love the shape! Hooked for the rest of your life huh? What's next bro?Serge Poirier39044.3248726852

Author:	burbank [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:00 am ]
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Billy, I laughed out loud when I scrolled down, hope I didn't wake anybody up here. It's 6 AM. Anyway,yeah, uh, gee. It looks great! Howz about a 'burst?

Author:	Cocephus [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:43 am ]
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Gee, Billy I`ve heard of getting things turned awry when building a lefty, but...

Author:	Don Williams [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:48 am ]
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What a great piece of work Billy!

Author:	Sam Price [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:57 am ]
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Uh....that really hurts my brain...

Author:	Lillian F-W [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:11 am ]
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Now that's thinking outside the box! How about a sound clip? I'm really interested in hearing what it sounds like.

Author:	Dave Anderson [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:44 am ]
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WOW, Excellant Job Billy !

Author:	L. Presnall [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:59 am ]
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I have a case that'll fit...don't ask why....

Author:	old man [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:24 am ]
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Something different here, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Ron

Author:	Mark Tripp [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:41 am ]
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Suggestion: One word... Therapy. Nicely done Billy! -Mark

Author:	LanceK [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:46 am ]
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now THAT brightened up my day! Thanks Billy, I needed that!

Author:	Shane Neifer [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:27 am ]
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Awesome Billy...I can see now why it is "tight" sounding! Glad to see the humour is complete! A wonderful piece of work!!!.....and the guitar is good too.... Shane

Author:	Alain Desforges [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 6:16 am ]
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Billy! That is a fantastic looking guitar my friend... Very ...chic.... Keep up the great work! Salvador Dali would be pleased!!!

Author:	Rod True [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:31 am ]
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Hey....is that a Heshtone label I see on the inside? You guys did this together didn't you. Awwww, you guys do fabulous work. Or is this what happens when a luthier drinks to much?

Author:	Anthony Z [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:55 am ]
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Great looking bridge and rosette....well done Ralph

Author:	Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:06 pm ]
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That's great, Billy. I particularly like the knee rest. Steve

Author:	Billy T [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:32 pm ]
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[quote=Serge]what i see there is the reflect of the very subtle and very bright and intelligent person that you are my brother, excellent craftmanship![/quote] Have you had your glasses checked Bud! [quote=Heshster]With that shape it might be a bit tough on a particular part of your anatomy but in your case that wouldn't be a problem.......... [/quote] Like Sam said, "My Brain"? Funny, the Venetian cutaway doesn't help at all in the upper fretboard! Thanks for the comments everybody! I'll see about posting an MP3! Glad this could get your Turkey day off right! [quote=Serge]What's next bro?[/quote] Oh! You don't EVEN want to know! Good Time everybody!

Author:	TonyKarol [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:42 pm ]
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Actually its a custom build for a lefty who likes to play righty every once and a while .. makes him feel more at home, as he doesnt have to flip the guitar over !!!!

Author:	TomS [ Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:04 am ]
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Okay, I have looked at that picture several times, and each time I see the same thing, so, meet the Squidtar: And for the solid body folks: FlipOutTomS39045.3560532407

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:20 am ]
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yeah, my glasses were full of sawdust again, Billy, stop messin' with my brains bud! Silly Billy!

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