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Well, she's finally done and I must say I'm pretty pleased overall!
She also sounds really good for a "green" guitar, very well balanced.

There's a few things I would have liked to have done better but I did learn
from a few mistakes. I am most encoraged and have already begun #2
which will be this same Auditorium shape with the sister set of walnut
and a redwood top.

Thanks to all those here who have helped and encouraged me along the
way.

here's the pics...:D

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

Looks like a great first! Congratulations!

Building sure is fun, innit?

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YES! congrats Chris!!!

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Awesome !

I'm glad i finished mine a few days ago - I wouldn't want to have to follow that !!!

You'll be amazed by how the sound imroves over the next few days ( I certainly have been with mine )

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Richard

Chris,

That's a lovely looking and elegant guitar, and for a first one bodes well for a good building career. Is it your design?

Where does Port Orford cedar sit in the cedar/redwood/spruce tonal range?

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Dave White
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". . . the one thing a machine just can't do is give you character and personalities and sometimes that comes with flaws, but it always comes with humanity" Monty Don talking about hand weaving, "Mastercrafts", Weaving, BBC March 2010

Chris, for a first guitar you have done VERY well! That thing is gorgeous! I love the fingerboard, is that macassar ebony?

Very tastefully done dude, can't wait to see #2.

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

That ain't no 1st GEEETAR!!!
Gorgeous. Very clean top. Simple and Elegant.
I love the fretboard.

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

Nice shape, nice work, great looking guitar.
I've built two with PO Cedar and really like it; almost as stiff as spruce and a great smell.

                          Peace, Paul

The fretboard does it for me too! .,,,,,,and the headstock ! Great work Chris .

A very elegant guitar




Craig Lawrence

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Very nice Chris. That's a really classy looking guitar!

What is it with so many great Michigan builders?   Michigan is becoming a
Luthier Mecca!!

Long

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Alright Chris!!!    Flaws are in the eye of the beholder, and I ain't beholdin' no flaws! Well done.

So, am I going to be able to hear this beauty in concert any time soon?

Congratulations Chris! I hope you are basking in the great feeling of accompolishment that is well deserved.

How many hours of playing time have you logged so far on this one? Is it ready for a new set of strings yet?

Enjoy and looking forward to seeing your next.

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Love that deep blue rosette--what a nice match for the Claro walnut.

Fine job indeed!

Steve

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Chris, talk about one sweet axe ! WOW, Can't be your first, no way man, awesome, pure delight for the eyes!

What material did you use for the rosette?

That fretboard is killer!

Keep up the good work!

Serge

[QUOTE=verhoevenc] lets get some specs on this thing. i'm assuming
that neck is claro too from it's color and what not. also, what fretboard
wood is that? Mac. ebony? I'd love a closer shot of the rosette too.
Chris[/QUOTE]

Wow, what a warm and wonderful response from everyone!
I will attempt to answer everyone who had a question.

For specs, it is indeed a walnut neck. The fretbored is simply undyed
ebony from the old Gibson plant that used to be here in Michigan.
My instructor bought it by the grocery cart full. However, there not all like
this. I dug through a stack of about 300 fretboards before finding this
one. I will see what I can do about a closeup of the rosette.

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

[QUOTE=Dave White] Chris,

That's a lovely looking and elegant guitar, and for a first one bodes well
for a good building career. Is it your design?

Where does Port Orford cedar sit in the cedar/redwood/spruce tonal
range?[/QUOTE]

Hi Dave,

No, unfortunately the body design is not mine. I borrowed it from Mr.
Taylor. The headstock is my design although I've seen several others very
similar. The bridge is my take on Hesh's wonderful design.

I have very limited experience with the Port Orford and have only logged
about an hour on this guitar. I will need to spend more time with it before
I can give aa answer.

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

Hi Todd,

Next on the bench is this same body style with the sister set of claro and
a redwood top. Back is already complete and am currently thickness
sanding the top. Will probably begin rosette work this weekend.

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

Hi Bob,

It may be because all the snow here keeps us looking for something to do
inside during the winter months.

It could also be the arsenic in the fish has subplanted itself in our brain
(fish is brain food you know), and transformed us into guitar building
zombies. It is entirely out of our control...we are slaves to the machine.
Or, maybe not too...

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

[QUOTE=CarltonM] Alright Chris!!!    Flaws are in the eye of the
beholder, and I ain't beholdin' no flaws! Well done.

So, am I going to be able to hear this beauty in concert any time soon?[/
QUOTE]

Carlton,

I thank you for your compliments. Although I'm quite pleased with this
guitar as a first, I will be the first to point out that it's a one-foot guitar....
Looks real sweet from a foot or so!
Most of my troubles are quite small and finish type things. It could really
use a couple more drop fills and a rebuff. For now though, I'll just enjoy
it.

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

[QUOTE=Serge Poirier] Chris, talk about one sweet axe ! WOW, Can't be
your first, no way man, awesome, pure delight for the eyes!


What material did you use for the rosette?

That fretboard is killer!

Keep up the good work!

Serge[/QUOTE]

Thanks Serge,

For the rosette and the logo on the headstock I used a product I'll most
likely avoid in the future. It was a laminated abalone from a company
called inlay USA. It worked pretty good for the logo but not for the
rosette. The material is very thin and glued to a thin veneer. Flakes off
very easy and you're left with no abalone and a white glue residue...nice!
I ended up having to replace sections of my rosette due to this.

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

[QUOTE=verhoevenc] lets get some specs on this thing. i'm assuming
that neck is claro too from it's color and what not. also, what fretboard
wood is that? Mac. ebony? I'd love a closer shot of the rosette too.
Chris[/QUOTE]

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

Doing Michigan proud, man! Love it!!

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DES - Shepherd, MI

I like it....ALOT!