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matt jacobs
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Here is #7, I built this one in conjunction with #6. It was built for a LINT show coming up in October, so I busted out all the stops. The body shape is my original design, and is based on a sort of mini jumbo shape. It is only 14.5" at the lower bout. I used parabolic bracing, again. I am extremely pleased with the sound. excellent balance, and I am surprised I was able to get the basses to come through given the small body and the armrest.

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Back and sides: Honduran RW
Top: Sitka
Neck: Mahog/Maple/Mohog laminated
Fretboard: Ziricote
Bridge: Ziricote w/ snakewood pins
Binding, endgraft, arm rest: Flame maple
Peghead veneer: Honduran RW
Purfling: Sterling silver
Fret markers: Paua dots
Finish: Epoxy/ Mcfadden Sealer/Mcfadden Gloss
Scalel: 24.8

Enjoy

Hesh- please don't CSI/image enhance this one, it scared me last time , also the end pin is drilled for a B-band which I don't have yet.

Steve Kinnaird- BRING YOUR A-GAME!!!















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John K
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Very nice Matt. Brother Steve is going to have to pay attention with this one around. How did you do that rosette?

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REally, really nice guitar, Matt. That rosette is striking.

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Great to see this one finished, Matt, It turned out great. You've been pretty busy since the Arkansas get together.

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Ok, the gauntlet has been thrown down!
I accept, and the a game is a-comin'.
And Matt, I don't say this lightly--that's a stunning guitar! Clever rosette, beautifully executed, and what looks to be a flawless finish.

Now, you are just bringing those two, right?
I mean, you do plan on playing fair, right?

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Well Matt, you'v done it again. Flawless as usuall.
How does the HRW sound? Also how was it to work with?

I have a set I bought from Hibdon about three years ago and am just starting this week. Enquirirng. minds want to know.

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I don't know about flawless, look at the 2nd photo at how badly the heel has warped.

You did a fine job of fitting that heel, Matt.

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Stunning and innovative work! Far removed from the norm and very nicely
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Busted out all the stops is being humble! Great job, Matt. That is an awesome looking guitar!

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Turned out really nice Matt J. The armrest looks very nice. When is this next LINT SHOOTOUT?

Keep up the great work.   

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Out standing. I'm also working on numbers 6 and 7 but I don't have a prayer of mine looking half that good. But then you saw number 3 at the Old Mans place.

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Very Very Cool
One of the best rosettes I have ever seen!!!!!

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I appreciate all the feedback everybody.

First, let me say I have nothing but the utmost respect for Steve Kinnaird, as a luthier and a human being. and hopefully everyone knows I'm just "joshin'" with him.

Second, I'll address the rosette. Maybe I'll do a Hesh inspired tutorial someday. I have a pattern made of 1/4" plywood, it's shape has 4 "lugs" which correspond to each peak and valley on the wave. There is a hole drilled in the center for a pivot point. I also have dremel with a modified base with a patern guide in it. I follow the pattern with the dremel, then rotate it 45 deg or whatever pattern I'm going for. I inlay the b/w/b purfling strip, and then inlay colored epoxy. I'll come back later with a pic of the template.

Hesh: I hate to say it but I've never played, or heard, a BRW guitar played . But I will say HRW has great projection, and a very bright tone.

Chris V: to get it to fit is mostly file, sand, file, sand, and the old sandpaper strip trick. the problem with this one was I continued the curve through the heel. next time I think I'll leave that area flat, it shoud make fitting a lot easier.

Steve K: I'm only bringing this one

Bruce: the LINT meeting is Saturday April 28th. If you are still around Dallas then, you are welcome to come.

Andy: Don't inflate my ego like that

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Impressive, creative work Matt! That heel join is a jaw-dropper.
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Matt, many thanks for those most kind words!
I knew you were joshin'...I'm sure everyone else did too!

Just bringing the one, huh? That makes it a bit more fair.
I just started the rosette today on the one I hope to bring.

It may just get done...tho' it might be dripping wet.

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Very nice indeed!
Well done!

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