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Jim Watts

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:40 pm

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After seeing all the beautiful guitars posted lately, I was feeling kind of left out. So, here's some pics of my latest, just strung her up yesterday.
I'm really pleased with the sound,clear and articulate with a little chocolate thrown in. I have no idea how to describe sound other than it's really nice. We need some standard definitions like the wine industry.
I set up to take my photos tonight and my photo lamps blew when I turned them on, so the pics are off due to poor lighting.
I'll try for better ones later in the week, but don't worry you won't have to suffer back through them.
The low down;
Adirondack spruce top from Steve at Colonial.
Finger board inlay by Paul Bordeaux, Koa and Shell
Back and sides, an unusal piece of Honduran Rosewood from Hibdon hardwoods.
Koa Binding with w/b purfs.

Jim_W38979.0325810185

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Kelby

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:48 pm

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Wow, Jim, I really like it! Very nice work. That's some fascinating rosewood.

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Roy O

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:57 pm

Koa

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Very nice Jim. I like the shape of the body. What size is it?

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Jim Watts

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:28 pm

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Roy, I call it a grand concert, but it's actually a little bigger than that, more of a grande concert with a 15.5 lower bout. It's also my own design.

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James Orr

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:30 pm

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WOAH!!!! That's absolutely gorgeous!!!! I'd love to see some closeups of
the top and rosette!

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Jim Watts

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:35 pm

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James, I'll to you some latter in the week afetr I get my photo lamps replaced. A trip to Santa Fe, aghhhh.

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burbank

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:35 pm

Koa

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An absolute stunner, Jim!!

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Billy T

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:46 pm

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To quote the Continental, "WOWEE WOW WOW WOW"!!!!

Photos are OFF ??? WTF?? They look great! That inlay and the rosette are really tasteful! The "Black on Koa" is stunning! Very good job Jim!

Compliments to Bordeaux!!

I'm going to go cry now. There's too many good builders on this site!

Billy Dean Thomas

P.S. If I may ask how did you light that bad boy?

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Tom Morici

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:07 pm

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Wow That's Sweet! Nice Work!

Tom

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Sam Price

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:26 pm

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Those back and sides are to die for!!! I really love wood with depths of grain. The koa really complements the rosewood.

You say the tone is like chocolate? Mmmmmmm...

I think we don't need terminology regulation similar to the wine industry, it is fun trying to work out the descriptives ourselves!!!!

(I really wish that more sound clips of made guitars could be posted on this site.)

Brilliant work.Sam Price38979.187349537

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Cocephus

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:24 pm

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NICE!

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Lillian F-W

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:05 pm

Koa

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She is beautiful, graciful, just stunning. I love the woods, but I really love the shape.

We really loved Santa Fe. Talking about moving back to NM, but to the northern end this time.

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John How

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:23 pm

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Very nice guitar Jim, just beautiful. If the sound is anything like mine and I suspect it may be similar since we used almost the same materials and having seen the inside of your top, then I believe I understand what you mean by "clear and articulate with a little chocolate thrown in", very smooth and round but not subdued. The HRW is very glassy and I think is going to be a favorite for me.

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Arnt Rian

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:45 pm

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Beautiful!

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JBreault

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:55 pm

Koa

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More Koa trim! I just love it!

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SteveCourtright

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:02 am

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Just stunning!

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Scooter B

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:07 am

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I am inspired by the amazing craftsmanship here and terrified at the same time as I will soon begin my first acoustic build.

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L. Presnall

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:20 am

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[QUOTE=Jim_W] We need some standard definitions like the wine industry.
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Well, I think it's pleasantly woody, and has a nice smooth finish! (How's that?)

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Alain Desforges

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:32 am

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Outstanding work Jim!!! I love your design. Fantastic wood combo too... Top drawer!!!

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Wade Sylvester

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:20 am

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I'd say you got a winner there Jim!
Sharp and just real NICE!
Great combo and love the Back and sides.
Thanks for sharing!

Wade

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Brad Way

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:23 am

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Very nice!

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Mark Hanna

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:25 am

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What a nice Guitar!!! Great work Jim!

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Brock Poling

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:40 am

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SuuuuhhhWeeeet....

I really like that body shape.. very nice.

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old man

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:24 am

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That is amazingly beautiful and zootiful. Love that inlay!!!

Very nice.

Ron

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