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Hesh, it's going to look awesome. It already does, but I'm really looking
forward to the finish. What a killer body shape!    

Hesh, you miss your old shop, don't you?! Come on now... admit it!

That is going to be MINT, my friend... That silking in the Lutz is going to look on fire... oh wait... never mind...

All kidding aside, I can't wait to see that baby under the gun... The black is going to really bring out the tiger stripping in a way that nothing else ever could.
Very cool!

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This is going to be one of the nicest guitars posted here this year Hesh. I get goose bumps just thinking about the unvailing.

[quote=Alain Desforges]Hesh, you miss your old shop, don't you?! Come on now... admit it! [/quote]

Come on Al, wouldn't you want a shop that you can sit on the john and bind the guitar at the same time?

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Love the terlet!!!!
Actually I love the guitar.
I realize you got the plans from Mark S, but did you use a John H mold or did
you make your own

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Looks good even when it poops! Great looking guitar buddy. I am a lover of small guitars and that one looks like beauty.

Homeboy

[QUOTE=Hesh1956]
The box is very loud to the point of almost barking (opening for Carlton to remark.... ) when moderately tapped.

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Well Hesh, it's sitting on a toilet, so according to my wife, even the smallest sounds are gonna be louder! Nice work though! Can't wait to see 'er done!

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That will be a very cool new year guitar than.

Have you though of a pyramid bridge?



Stew Mac sells them for $30.

That might look good on there since it is a smaller body and all.

Here is their write up about the bridge.

Here's a 6-string bridge with old style "pyramid" contours, for building a smaller 00 or 000-size flattop acoustic guitar. It's made of unpolished ebony and measures 6" x 1" x 0.350". Unlike a vintage bridge, the saddle slot (3/32" wide x 2-7/8") is angled for improved intonation, and the bridge pin holes are aligned parallel to the slot. The holes are countersunk and are partially drilled for 2-5/16" string spread. Saddle not included. Rod True39035.978125

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No prob Bud.

Yes, the woman are always right, even when she's wrong, she's right. Hey, I think I hear a song in there.

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I just ordered the plans for the L-OO
What is the scale length? Did you change anything from the plans?

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hesh,
it's beautiful. such an elegant shape, and the wood is really something.
keep posting.
phil

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] ...is very loud to the point of almost barking when moderately tapped.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like my last boss...
Now, were you talking about the guitar or the porcelain clamp?

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Rod I like the pyramid bridge but the string spacing is funky and Lacey hates it......[/QUOTE]
How about keeping the same basic dimensions, loosing the pyramids, and cross-breeding it with "stealth" technology?

The Black Panther is looking mighty sweet. I think you've conceived another unique winner!

With my big Bear growling voice:

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOWWW

Holy boat load of macaroni! Speedy Heshzalez!

Hesh buddy, did you tap tone the bowl or the box?

Man she's nice!
Gotta love that tiger wood eh?

Gotta listen to the wife also bro, she's right even when she sleeps dude, when my wife says i snore too loud at night, i know she's right!

Cheers

Serge

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Rod I like the pyramid bridge but the string spacing is funky and Lacey hates it...... And as brother Andy says the woman is always right.......    

I could drill and slot my own since it comes unslotted and undrilled but then she would get mad at me and would not let me keep sleeping on the sofa......

Good idea though and thanks for suggesting it![/QUOTE]

I know where you can get one of these in brw too.   

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Hesh, You're killin' me, man! Here I am sitting in a hospital bed and you're building this fine instrument.        & nbsp;    

But really congratulations on a great project. It's going to be gorgeous. And thanks for sharing!

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Keep a good attitude Pat, it's almost over bud!

Hesh'ster love that first pic...brings back fond memories doesn't it

Just reading Alain's post -- you aren't going to do the top in black are ya?    That Lutz looks to die for!!

Only one suggestion if I may...the headstock looks like a copy of the one John Watkins made for me.....I've got a copyright pending on that dude

I wish had time to cut and paste select posts from the Hesh L-OO, its great documentation and it's threads like yours that with the help of the ideas others add really adds to collective wisdom here!! Bravo!

Looking good dude, I vote for the pyramid bridge too but I understand, a man's gotta have a couch .John How39036.093287037

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This is one killer guitar Hesh !

The wood , the shape , the whole package so far ,,, brilliant !

Regards Craig Lawrence

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Nice one mr hesh, I love the toilet seat guitar holder. I`m going to set up a row of them in my shop.

Matt

It looks great Hesh. I'm anxious to see how the Tiger Myrtle looks under finish. I have a set of figured Myrtle, nowhere close to the set you are using, and I hope that it is as good to work with as you have experienced.

Keep up the great work!

PetePeter J39036.3184259259

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the main problem with SM pyramids is they are flat bottomed .. by the time you radius the bottom for 28 ft the pyramid section is about ready to fall off ... they ned to rejig and add radiused bottom, or we need to get Mr CNC to start making and selling them.

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