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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:21 pm 
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You all have probably seen this one before we headed to the Miami show?
Before the show I didn't have a chance to get any good pics for my website etc.
Recently my Dad bought a Nikon SLR and he came over last night and took these for me. Just in the nick of time I might add, as I shipped this guitar out to its owner today.

Here is the low down on this guitar.
Thanks for looking!

Model 000-OM Fingerstylist
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Top LS Redwood
B&S Master Grade Flamed Koa
Neck one piece Mahogany
Bindings Brazilian
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Headstock Overlay Brazilian
Headstock back strap Koa
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Bridge pins, nut & saddle Fossil Walrus Ivory
Tuners 3 on a plate Waverlys with Snakewood buttons
Top purflings are b/w/b/b/koa/b
Sides purlfings are fine b/w/b


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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:23 pm 
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Excellent photography and set-up Lance. Tell us a little more about your set-up if you could.


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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:37 pm 
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That's just epic right there. Also on an entirely unrelated manner, Lance, i was wondering if you could tell me where you live and when you'll be out of your house :D

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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:40 pm 
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Sweet!!!!

The FWI pins is a very nice touch though be it a tad pricy


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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:45 pm 
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Thanks AZ!
I know the camera is a Nikon, but that's all I know about it, the back drop I got at an online photo supply shop for 80 bucks, and the lighting is made up of two 600 watt halogen cans with "barn doors" It made a super white light. My dad found them on Craig's list for 50 bucks for the pair.
Id like to try some light defusing next time. But I am quite happy with this first go round.

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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:06 pm 
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Great looking guitar Lance!!!

Where did you get the back drop???

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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:11 pm 
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That's an out and out stunner, Lance.

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That guitar is a beaut, Lance! The photography is very good also. Your dad has an eye for it, that is for sure. [:Y:]

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Lance Kragenbrink wrote:
Thanks AZ!
I know the camera is a Nikon, but that's all I know about it, the back drop I got at an online photo supply shop for 80 bucks, and the lighting is made up of two 600 watt halogen cans with "barn doors" It made a super white light. My dad found them on Craig's list for 50 bucks for the pair.
Id like to try some light defusing next time. But I am quite happy with this first go round.


Lance I fiddled for hours with about 1000 watts of Halogens, back drop and Canon Rebel xTi DSLR on a tripod and got no where near as nice the results that you did.


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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:24 pm 
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GCote wrote:
Great looking guitar Lance!!!

Where did you get the back drop???

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Gary, it came from Amvona

http://www.amvona.com

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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:28 pm 
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DANG! That's a beauty Lance.

Very tasteful combination of woods.

Cheers.

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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:38 pm 
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Kragenbrink! You sure build a nice guitar! I really appreciate your style on these! Great photos too! Inspiring work!
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As for the backdrop! I've got one of those that Sabre used to sleep on! (Sorry, just trying to be funny) :oops:

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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 4:12 pm 
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Lance - beautiful instument. I am a big fan of how you detailed the neck/body joint. How the cut-a-way transitions so smoothly into the heel. I must ask if I can steal that idea from you when I build my first c-a-w..... :lol:

The fit and finish is fantastic. Did Joe White do the finish?

As a former photographer, the shots are great! If you want diffusion, get a couple of frames and stretch some thin white bedsheet and put about 12 to 18" in front of the lights.

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Lance, that is simply spectacular! [:Y:] [:Y:] [:Y:]

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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:10 pm 
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I see no pics! Just the little red X boxes. Pictures in other threads work fine, so it must be the server where the pics are being stored.....

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Man Lance my friend this guitar is just way over the top cool!

The Koa and LS Redwood with BRW binding and rosette looks killer and I am sure sounds killer too.

The koa back plate on the head stock with BRW on the front is a touch that looks classy as can be.

And the pictures are about the best we have seen too.

What a fantastic effort Lance - you should be very, very proud! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]


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Woo woo! Sexy shots!

WTG, Lance!

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Very Professional ,guitar and photography Lance !!
Your Dad did a great job. The guitar is just the best I've seen on this forum.
Whoever got this one is a lucky fellow. I'll bet it was kind of hard to let it go eh?
Lance,Did John play this one on your videos ?

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very classy.

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WaldenWorx wrote:
The fit and finish is fantastic. Did Joe White do the finish?


I WISH!! :mrgreen: Honestly, Thanks for the compliment but that is more than likely the spectacular finish of Tony Ferguson. I'm sure Lance will correct me if I'm wrong.
I can't think of anything I don't like about this one Lance. It's a stunner. I love the tuners and buttons. Class all the way!
Get that thing up at the AGF! [clap]

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joe white wrote:
WaldenWorx wrote:
The fit and finish is fantastic. Did Joe White do the finish?


I WISH!! :mrgreen: Honestly, Thanks for the compliment but that is more than likely the spectacular finish of Tony Ferguson. I'm sure Lance will correct me if I'm wrong.
I can't think of anything I don't like about this one Lance. It's a stunner. I love the tuners and buttons. Class all the way!
Get that thing up at the AGF! [clap]


Thanks Joe, heck I would love to post it up at the AFG, but im not yet a sponsor there. If I did it would be removed with in second wow7-eyes

Thanks guys for the kind comments. This one did turn out nice, I have to give the design credits to Mike Crixell (the owner) he sent me
the most detailed list of specs I have ever worked from! ;)

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Then I'll post it! Nothing they can say 'bout that! pfft

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purdy! 14 fret slotted-head, I like! Must be the creeping classical influence, but I'm starting to think that slotted heads are just the right thing to do.

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Anthony Z wrote:
Lance Kragenbrink wrote:
Lance I fiddled for hours with about 1000 watts of Halogens, back drop and Canon Rebel xTi DSLR on a tripod and got no where near as nice the results that you did.


Anthony, what were the issues you were running into? Color? Glare?


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Lance, that is one gentlemanly guitar if ever there was such a thing.

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