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Sylvan

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 7:05 am

Cocobolo

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Here is my latest creation! I hope everyone likes it! See it at:
Angel 12 String

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Jeff Doty

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:07 am

Koa

Joined: Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:24 am
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Location: United States

Sylvan,

Stunning work. May we all develop the skill it takes to do this kind of artistry.

Is it a commission? One lucky person will be very, very happy.

Jeff

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crazymanmichael

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:21 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Location: United States
First name: michael
Last Name: mcclain
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State: sc
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most impressive sylvan. what size is the body? and is the inlay your work or did you farm it out?

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Sylvan

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:34 am

Cocobolo

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The body size is roughly the size of a dreadnaught (it fits a standard
dreadnaught shape) but it is my design. I did not create the inlay but I did
inlay it in the headstock. This particular guitar was not a commission-it has
a sister instrument that was a commission but, since I was building one 12
string I thought I would build another. This one is by far the most elaborate!

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L. Presnall

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:04 am

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Sylvan, you were holding out on me! No wonder you replied to my question on string spacing so quickly, you'd just done it yourself! I only wish mine looked as good as yours, but now I'm afraid to post a photo...excellent work though, you are one of the big dogs!

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LanceK

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:22 am

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Wowzier! Sweet inlay on the headstock, and nice all around work Sylvan!

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RussellR

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:40 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Location: United Kingdom

Stunning Workmanship

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Roy O

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:36 am

Koa

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Location: United States

As always Sylvan, your work is impressive. I can only hope to obtain that skill level someday.

Beautiful guitar.

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Don Williams

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:39 am

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holy...!
That's great!

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Brock Poling

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:11 am

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood

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Wow... that is really sweet.

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RCoates

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:17 pm

Koa

Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2005 2:38 pm
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First name: R
Last Name: Coates
City: Selma
State: CA
Focus: Build

You are truly a Jedi Master.... Hey, I just saw Star Wars.

RCoates38536.8875462963

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Don A

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:14 pm

Koa

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Last Name: Atwood
City: Arlington
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Sylvan, great work as always.

I'd sure like to hear about Bozo's bracing pattern if you feel inclined to share his wisdom.

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Sylvan

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:32 pm

Cocobolo

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Don -
I don't think Bozo would mind if I shared but I don't think he would want me to post it. If you are going to build one we are close enough together geographically to get together and talk about it and I could show you his drawings.

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Dave-SKG

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:35 pm

Koa

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Sylvan, Is that the same one I played at your shop? I played so many beautiful guitars it is hard to remember. It sure is a beauty. I do remember seeing and playing some equally beautiful electrics that played like butter. The 12 string I played just rang like a chime, really beautiful! Thanks Again for Everything!

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Steve Kinnaird

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:44 pm

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Sylvan, that's just great. I only hope that you left a great big mess in your shop once the Angel was finished.

Steve

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Sylvan

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:09 pm

Cocobolo

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Dave -
That guitar was not finished when you were here. I had not made the bridge or fretted it until after the ASIA symposium. I am glad you had a good time. Sally and I enjoyed having you!Sylvan38536.9658564815

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Colin S

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:30 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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Excellent workmanship, as one would expect from Sylvan. I don't think, I could get away with an angel on one of my guitars though, green man maybe.

As to bracing for a 12-string, among the builders that I know that put together 12 strings (and from my vast knowledge of building one OM 12string!) the bracing pattern that seems to be gaining ground is the AXX, like this one.

Colin

PS I dread to think what the satellite bill for this posting has been, still the UN is paying! Colin S38537.2875925926

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PaulB

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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:19 pm

Koa

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First name: Paul
Last Name: Burns
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Zip/Postal Code: 2428
Country: Australia
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Wow, you guys just keep raising the bar, while the rest of us are playing catch-up. I really like that guitar, now you got me wanting to build a 12 string.

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Dave Anderson

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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:02 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Location: Tampa Bay
First name: Dave
Last Name: Anderson
City: Clearwater
State: Florida
Zip/Postal Code: 33755
Country: United States

Wow, Thats one gorgeous 12 string.I really love that Sweet Angel!!

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Shawn

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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:40 pm

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Beautiful and well executed. The inlay is gorgeous and is a good counterpart to the formal look of the Brazilian...you must have had that set for awhile...it is hard to find sets today that are that straight grained and dark.

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johno

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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:47 pm

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Stunning! Wow...

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