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BlueSpirit
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Thought you might like to see my Koa project. Closed it up today. Still needs sanding and such. Enjoy!
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Hey Bob, thanks.
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Nice work Doug

I love koa but I figure to get more experiance before I lay down the money for a nice set of koa. What kind of finish are you going to use on it?

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YUP!! She's lookin' mighty fine Doug. Is this the one that you will put the Sperzel's on? I got them today so your Black with Pearliod buttons will be on the way to you soon. I wish I could get as much done as you! I still haven't got my back braced....

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Zac, I am really considering a French Polish. If not I will probably go with KTM 9. But, right now I'm busy carving the Laminated neck. It's made of Koa with a BWB, Maple, BRW, Maple, BWB laminate. I'm waiting on an appointment package of BRW from Jeff at Brazil Tonewoods so I can start the headplate, bindings, fret board, bridge, etc.

Shane. Yep this is the one. Those Sperzel's should look great with the BRW appointments. Can't wait to see them. What a deal that was. Thanks Man!
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Excellent work, That top is exceptional.
Doug, you are a guitarbuilder! Some folks are just amazing, you know!


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Doug,

your box looks mighty fine, love the koa but i'll wait a bit for that, if not, my accountant(wife)will shoot me, with her eyes that is!

keep up the good work bud

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Beautiful Doug!

What will the bindings be?

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Looking good. Can't wait to see the final product...

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WOW That is really looking nice. I LOVE the sweeping curves of the Koa back - just beautiful.

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Beautiful, Doug, be sure to keep us up to date.

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Looking good Doug!
Yes, tell us more about the plans for this one.

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Doug, I really like that! Very inspiring for me as I plan to do a Koa/Cedar for #4. I already have 2 sets of koa waiting. I figure by then I'll be better at building. Good luck!
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Looks very nice Doug.

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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the kindness.
Lance: I almost didn't recognise you with that new logo. Nice. All the appointments will be BRW. I got a BRW package from Jeff at Brazil Tonewoods. (In the mail)
Hesh & Wade: Yes it is from the SJ plans I got here and the bender and mold I got from John at Blues Creek.
Tracy: Once upon a time this had a Bearclaw Cedar top, but I had used a bad batch of LMI White glue to bond the halves together and they split apart after I had the abalone inlaid. Wasen't much I could do. The Kerfing all fell off or starting buzzing after using this glue also. All around bad experience. These things happen.
Thanks again everyone.


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