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J De Rocher

Post subject: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadnought

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:27 pm

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First name: Jay
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I just put strings on this one a couple days ago.

Carpathian spruce top, sipo back/sides headplate and rosette, bloodwood binding, khaya neck, Macassar ebony fretboard and heel cap, Madagascar rosewood bridge, diagonal purfling, Gotoh open back tuners.

The sipo was nice to work with. The sides bent easily. I'm liking how it sounds so far.

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Michaeldc

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:04 pm

Koa

Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2014 1:45 pm
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Another beauty!

I look forward to giving it a go at the show!

M

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meddlingfool

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:05 pm

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Looks great!

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Bryan Bear

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:54 pm

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Lovely execution! That is well coordinated.

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Glen H

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:09 pm

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Woe! Very nice and the Sipo is sharp looking too.

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Bri

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:31 pm

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More awesomeness!
Inspiring.

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Bri

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:31 pm

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More awesomeness!
Inspiring.

B

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Durero

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:37 am

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Beautiful!!!

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Colin North

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Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:15 am

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DannyV

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:33 am

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Beautifully appointed Jay! I bet it sounds HUGE!!!

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johnparchem

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:44 am

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Gorgeous! I love the sipo and the bound sound hole adds a nice touch.

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Mark Mc

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 5:21 am

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I love the body shape - and I don't often say that about a drednought.

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BradHall

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:02 am

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Nice execution on the headstock. Very original, functional and pleasing to the eye. I also like your dread shape. Beautiful work overall.

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J De Rocher

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:29 pm

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Thanks for the comments, everyone.

I've always liked the slope shoulder type dreadnought design so I spent a fair amount of time working up a version of that design that appeals to me.

Brad - When I first came up with that headstock shape, what I had in mind was the old Gibson snakehead type headstocks and something art deco-ish and this is what happened. It doesn't look much like either one, but I'm happy with the mix.

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Joe Beaver

Post subject: Re: A few pics of my latest - Carpathian spruce/sipo dreadno

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 5:43 pm

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Jay,
That is a really nice looking guitar. Great work!!!

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