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Anthony Z

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:32 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Hi folks! After PM'ing and emailing all my OLF buds for advice on how to make a rosette ... here it is. Special thanks to Hesh and for the tutorial and Tony for some additional tips.

Cutting the channels....

Finished rosette

The guitar is for my youngest, so I thought I'd put her to work on it. I made up a file of as many of the rosettes I could find in the archives and she chose one of Steve Kinnaird's. Thanks Steve

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Rod True

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:57 am

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What a fine looking rose you have there Anthony and the rosette looks great too

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Erin looks like she had fun too.

Great job. And that Lutz top looks great too.

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WaddyThomson

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 12:11 pm

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WOW! She looks a lot better than Red did.

Nice rosette too.

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KenH

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 12:15 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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I'm always glad to see a Man's family involved in his passions.... even if his passions are his family :)

Great lookin rosette and rose !

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Steve Kinnaird

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 2:19 pm

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Hey Anthony, I'm flattered! And always pleased to see the next generation interested in guitars. You know, if we're all going to continue building, we're going to have to enlarge the customer base.
I like the idea of getting one's kids hooked.
That way you will at least justify the continued purchase of tonewood, right?

And fine looking rosette.

Steve

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burbank

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 2:30 pm

Koa

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Really nice rosette, Anthony, and your helper is really sweet. That's keeper shot of her looking through the soundhole.

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SniderMike

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 3:23 pm

Koa

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That is a great picture. Beautiful rosette!

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JJ Donohue

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 3:30 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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Thanks for posting the pic of Erin...good to see her again. She is sooooo cute!

BTW...the rosette looks great as well!

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redennis3

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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 4:07 pm

Cocobolo

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[QUOTE=WaddyT]WOW! She looks a lot better than Red did.

Say.... I heard that...
Nice rosette too.
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WaddyThomson

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 1:55 am

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SEE!!!

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Dave Anderson

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 5:21 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Very well done Anthony! What a cutie you have there helpin' out. That pic is a classic !

I really like the rosettes with wood and shell together
like this one. Very nice !!

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CarltonM

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:36 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Great idea to involve your young "customer" in the process. Did she pick the back/side wood too?

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James Orr

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:47 am

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Very nicely done. I really like the combo there and think it'll look great
under finish.

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Arnt Rian

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 8:22 am

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I didn't even realize child labor was allowed in Canada!

Great looking rosette, and what a lovely smile on your daughter's face; it really says it all.

In my experience, working with the kids in the shop can be stressful if they are there just to watch and you have to keep an eye on them while you really want to be doing something else. They get impatient, you get cranky, they break something or you mess up because you cannot concentrate, and everybody get upset. Making stuff together is different and can be very rewarding for both. My 4-year old and I just built a cookie tin mando over a couple of days, and now he takes the thing everywhere and proudly shows everybody "his creation".

I am sure your daughter will adore her instrument, but the experience of making it with you will be a treasure in her heart forever.

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Anthony Z

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 8:34 am

Brazilian Rosewood

You guys are great and I really appreciate the kind comments. Waddy I hadn't intended to cause the Red comparison (Red you handsome devil you).

Like I mentioned this guitar is for my youngest Erin and in selecting the materials and appointments I've done my best to make it a builder - customer relationship. So Erin has been involved in every step -- she chose the top, requested Koa binding, hence the Koa rosette ring. The backs/sides will be quilted maple. I kinda imposed those on her as she wanted me to use one of my Brazilian Rosewood sets

I often show her pictures from the OLF so she is getting a pretty good appreciation for different tonewoods and appointments.

She really likes the Madonna guitar that Brock posted here a couple of years ago. Its the one that Craig Lavin did the inlay work on and she'd like her profile inlayed on the headstock as well. I just might have to outsource this part of the guitar.

I am really excited about working on this particular guitar/project. Firstly, it's my first flattop and second I've got a good customer to work with.

Thanks again!

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WaddyThomson

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 8:39 am

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Thats great Anthony. Keep the pictures coming. It sounds like it will be a fun project, and you can't beat a cooperative client like that.

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James W B

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 9:27 am

Koa

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Wow Anthony great rosette.I really like the mix of shell and wood.And your helper looks pretty special.I know what it`s like to have little ones around.It just doesn`t get any better than that.Guitars and little ones.Keep up the good work.
James W b

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MSpencer

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 11:18 am

Koa

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Very Nice!

Mike

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Michael Lloyd

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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 11:36 am

Cocobolo

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Picture perfect!

To have an assistant in the shop, well that's a real bonus.

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Mike Collins

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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:23 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Priceless!!!!!
Mike

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Billy T

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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 7:06 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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Well, this thread has gotten just a little too cute!
I think I'll have to bring us back down to a scary harsh reality.... Real Luthiery!!

Sorry! Somebody had to do it!

That's great Anthony! Getting your daughter to show you how to make a rosette and make it look like your helping her!

Well, maybe someday!

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WaddyThomson

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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:48 am

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Made me look! Thats FRIGHTENING!

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Anthony Z

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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 8:09 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Billy, Billy, Billy, Billy,Billy,Billy,Billy,Billy

As for my daughter doing my work....I guess I am busted

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