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Quilt maple from Ed Dicks(neck stock from A&M), flamed mahogany binding stock from Larry Davis, fretboard inlays by Paul Bordeaux, snakewood pins and Waves from StewMac, all else from me own stock and hands, including red spruce from my favorite tree.

http://www.proulxguitars.com/test/century/c1.htm

http://www.proulxguitars.com/test/century/c2.htm

Truly special Mario! And I so love slotheads.

What finish?...and any comments about the burst and golden glow?

Also...great purflings on top.

What about the sound?

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

It is beautiful Mario. Simply beautiful. I know that it sounds full and sweet and wonderful. I love the inlay.

Thanks for sharing.

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Aoibeann

Dude! We're not worthy!

Seriously, that's a beautiful one, Mario. Thanks for posting it.

Darren

The sides look extra deep. Na must be the depth of that Quilting.

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Mario,
very tastefully done!
Are the back and sides slightly stained?

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
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Mario,
That is just awesome! I don't really like bursts, but this one is just the right amount. Very classy. Thanks for sharing!

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Tracy
http://www.luthiersuppliers.com

Really nice, Mario. I like the way the back strip splits to the tail and heel. That really sets it off. Very beautiful guitar.

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Waddy

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Sound Clips of most of my guitars

Mario, that is one gorgeous guitar. I'm with Tracy on not being a fan of bursts but yours compliments the guitar so well. All of the details are elegant. I love the understated black purfling. It really sets off the quilted maple. The inlay is beautiful as well and doesn't hog the show. I can see why you wanted to post this guitar. Bravo!!!

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Ken Franklin
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definitely something for us mortals to aspire to!!

EXCELLENT!!

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Edit:

slotted rules.
The maple motif fret board salutes the life that made its creation possible.
to me it also has a reassuring feel,
Of a new life began
singing its way on
for seasons beyond
us.

Personal or professional?

Creation peeks?

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"Da goal is to sharpen ur wit as well as ye Sgian Dubh"
"Sippin Loch Dhu @Black lake" ,Kirby O...

Mario,

Nice guitar.

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Dave White
De Faoite Stringed Instruments
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Mario, great looking guitar (sounds as good as well no doubt). I'm not exactly known as a fan of bursts, but I have to admit that one really does compliment the whole guitar. Yes, really like that one.

Colin

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I love it! Awesome backstrip scheme.

Mario the is about the coolest guitar that I have ever seen - I love everything about it. When I read that you used Hog bindings I thought that was odd until I saw the results. Wow - this guitar is perfect in every way.

Tabarnak!!! Oh Canada!

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I absolutely love sunbursts so this guitar is very appealing to me.
Great job, O- Grumpy One ! The inlays are super too.
I like your sound port also.

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

She's a beauty. It just screams, "Play Me!"

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Mario,

That is a wonderful example of your work. Thankyou for sharing.

Cal

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ZOINKS !

That's a stunner!

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Only badly."

Beautiful work Mario. Definitely worth sharing.

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Most certainly a work of art Mario !If there is perfection , the blending of the colors on this one is it ! thanks for sharing ,, very humbling indeed! Jody

Wow! Superb combination of materials, detail and colour. Very nice Mario!

Oh, it's lovely (and I have no problem admitting that I actually like sunbursts...)!

Now, I have a feeling this one is special not only because it is a beautiful guitar, but also because of the serial number... How am I doing, Mario?

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