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 Post subject: One more for Miami
PostPosted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:29 am 
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Finally with strings!
This is my LS Koa 000-OM Fingerstylist. My first OMFS with a 24.9 scale.
IT sounds tremendous! Very lush.

This will be going to Miami with me and then to Montreal before it heads off to its
owner Mike Crixell. Mike gave me the green light to show it in as many shows as I can
before sending it to him!
I should have some pro shots after the show, but this is it for now.

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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WOW!!! The flame on this Koa makes it look like hevey flamed maple. Where do you get koa like this?


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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Wow Lance! That is just perfect!

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Ditto! Perfect! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Beautiful work Lance. [:Y:] Why don't you send it to me and I'll be happy to get it to Mike. I'm not kidding.

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Wow Lance
Beautiful work! I love that little ring inside the soundhole. Such elegance. Perfect combinations of woods.

How many guitars are you taking to Miami, and how are you getting there?

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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I am just astonished how close to the sound hole your rosette appears to be. Aren't you afraid when you route the channel you are going to lose bits of the top? I love the koa and the nice dark color of the top. Lovely instrument.


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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Beautiful guitar. You do some of the cleanest work around and it shows every time.


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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Thanks Guys,

John, Brock and I are flying in Thursday at around noon. IM taking three new ones and a client of mine is bringing one of mine that is about three years old. John Creech and his LS/Indian E2.
Also, the ring is a piece of Brazilian with sapwood (Mikes request) that is thinned to .023 then wrapped it around the inside and glued it in.

Skyhigh, the Koa came from Volcano. OLF Sponsor.

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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stunning guitar !

I look forward to seeing it in person on thrusday too.

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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The visual impact of the first photograph almost made me fall off my chair.

Stunning work!!!


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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Very ,very, nice ... excellent work Lance.

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Lance, that guitar looks downright huggable! The soundhole ring is a very nice added touch.


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Such beautiful work as always Lance! Have a great time at the show.

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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All those miters!! What a ton of work. Really clean looking Lance. Nice Job. Any chance of a sound clip?
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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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I agree with Sam about that first shot.
What a beauty.
Put that one on your web site, Lance.

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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You nailed it to a tree Lance. I love the look of those bone bridge pins and saddle too.


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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Lance buddy this is a gorgeous guitar - I like everything about it! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]


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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Lovely as always Lance. I look forward to seeing it in person.
See you in a few days.
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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Thanks all
Terry, I am hoping that once Mike has it he will send me some nice pictures and sonic samples ;)


Charles, when do you arrive? see ya there my friend!

AZ, Huggable! Thats a first laughing6-hehe I like it tho!

Thanks again folks!

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AZ, Huggable! Thats a first laughing6-hehe I like it tho!

Thanks again folks!


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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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That's a beauty, Lance.

Figured Koa? - sweet
Handmade Kragenbrink guitar? - classy
Sapwood in the soundhole cap? - Priceless!

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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We're traveling tomorrow (Wed) arrive in the evening and head over to the "palace" (Day's Inn)
We'll putter around Thursday morning then head over to the Convention Center to set up.

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 Post subject: Re: One more for Miami
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Wow, Lance. That's a seriously beautiful guitar. Thanks for the inspiration!

How I wish I could make the trip to Miami! It just couldn't happen this year. But I plan to be there exhibiting next time around.

Good luck to you and everyone else who'll be there! I hope you all sell a lot of guitars. I look forward to hearing all about it.

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