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Hi all, was thinking I would make a Dreadnought. took some shots and thought I could share them and show the progress so far. Had some old Honduran Maogany that I thought would be perfect for this one. The top is not decided yet, thinking of using Lutz or German, not sure Advices are all welcomed .
shellacing the inside on this one for the first time, looks so much better, not sure if there are any benefits to it ?
also made 2 new bridges, not sure what would work best .

OH, i never told you guys, I got married a months ago. So I guess I need to buy me a shaver and deodorant hahahaha.
shellac and superglue dont seem to do the trick hahaha

Lars.

Lars I really like the bridge design of the upper one. In fact, a combination of the central portion of the upper, and the wings of the lower would be very aesthetically pleasing. At least to my eyes. Nice clean work BTW!

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Bill Hodge


One does not simply, own enough guitars!

Nice looking bridge, and I like how you do your label off to the side like that. Nice looking guitar, hope it sounds as good as it looks.

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http://www.sixgunguitars.com

Congrats on getting married. Just don't tell her how much the wood REALLY costs. Anyway, nice clean work.

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Jason Moe
LaCrosse WI 54601

Many congratulations to you and your family Lars.

The dread is looking good, I think the second bridge, but what do I know!
Keep the pics coming.

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

LARS !!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS on getting married bro. You da man !!!
You crack me up when you said you're going to have to buy some deodorant and a shaver. Too funny.

Love your dreadnought. You have come a long way in your building. I still remember your first one.

Take care and tell the missus we say Howdy.

Hutch

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"After forty-nine years of violin building, I have decided that the search for a varnish is similar to the fox hunt. The fun is in the hunt."
Jack Batts Maker and Repairer of Fine Violins

Thanks alot... I will try and post more as I go.. right now I am waiting for some purflings and other needed things from post. so I am a bit stuck. hmm .

Yes, shaver is fully loaded with cocobolo leftovers and I look 10 years younger hahaha.