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GLS is George Lucus Special. Paraphrasing George; "You don't finish a project, you walk away."
This was my second build, first scratch build. OK I chickened out at last minute on using my bridge. My slot was messy. So, I used a nice prepped Brazilian Rosewood Pyramid bridge I had on the shelf.
The Sycamore was rescued from a burn pile 3 years ago, Adi Top, Rock Maple neck - the profile is real fat for now, Kluson Tuners given to me by a friend that reps the company.
The first build took 51 weeks, this one 28 weeks including a much improved French Polish on this one. Still not what I would tout as pro, but much improved.
Right now I have the saddle and nut sitting very high. String spacing is to be determined. She plays nice. Great depth in tone with quick decay.
I am pleased over all. I can do a list 2 pages long on what I would do different or better. Including to NOT drive a Putty Knife through the sides But, the experience taught me to see the list.
What next? #3 is half finished and sold - A Mahogany/Lutz Dred, Florentine Cutaway (that part is done!), Dred. I chickened out and bought the neck from LMI. I wanted a nice Volute and didn't feel I could pull it off.
I am starting selections for #4 - a Indian Rosewood and ? Tenor Guitar. I am getting both sets of plans from Elderly. Any other advise on Tenors is welcome.
Soooooooooooooooooo hooked! See ya at A.S.I.A!


I chickened out on the Cutaway and 12 fret in the orig. concept.

Nice, John!!

Congratulations! Really nice finish - especially for a french polish. Love the sycamore.

Looks Great
Beautiful color combination, I'm going to have to try
Sycamore, I like using USA sourced woods.

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Gene

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason- Mark Twain

Looking good John. What does she sound like? How thick is your top? (curious how thick with the carving for the soundhole).

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Formerly known as Adaboy.......

What's going on with the fret spacing near the 19th and 20th fret?

I thought it was to the plan for 24.75. I'll remeasure.

Hi, .125 at its thickest. Where I did my texture I supported it behind with a series of biscuits.
Tone sounds good. Really good. I have the Nut and Saddle real high till she settles a week or so. It has a deep treble with a weaker bass. Some sustain with quick decay. I play a finger slide version of "Over the Rainbow". This may be my favorite guitar for that tune. Hotel California sounds very cool