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sdsollod

Post subject: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:22 pm

Koa

Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:08 am
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Location: Raleigh, NC
First name: Steve
Last Name: Sollod
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

I finally finished this build. I have mentioned it a couple of times during the OLF Roundtable and thought I would share it with you guys. It is based on a Taylor GS Mini, but since it has "me" all over it, I thougt I should call it a "SS Jr." There are some other guitar companies making smaller, "mini" or "Jr." guitars. I'm sure they want to get in on the popularity of the GS Mini. It is a nice "couch guitar" and does sound remarkably full for a small instrument. I think it could hold it's own in a group setting...

http://www.swiftcreekguitars.com/ss-jr.html

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Colin North

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:47 pm

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First name: colin
Last Name: north
Country: Scotland.
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That's really a work of art Mr Sollod, nicely done.

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bcombs510

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:49 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:21 am
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First name: Brad
Last Name: Combs
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

That turned out great, Steve! Would love to hear a sound clip if you are able.

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SteveSmith

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:59 pm

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Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:36 am
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Location: Southeast US
City: Lenoir City
State: TN
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Country: US
Focus: Repair

I like it. Makes me want to build one too!

Steve

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doncaparker

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:37 pm

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Joined: Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:52 pm
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First name: Don
Last Name: Parker
City: Charleston
State: West Virginia
Zip/Postal Code: 25314
Country: USA
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Beautiful, Steve!

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sdsollod

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:33 pm

Koa

Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:08 am
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Location: Raleigh, NC
First name: Steve
Last Name: Sollod
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Thanks for the positive feedback! It means something coming from you guys. Brad, I’ll see if I can record a sound clip.

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rbuddy

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:50 pm

Cocobolo

Joined: Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:16 am
Posts: 485
First name: Brian
City: U.P.
State: Michigan
Focus: Build

Hey Steve, really nice guitar.

And it prompted me to follow along to your web site. A super nice herd of guitars was found there for sure!

That is some really nice spalted maple and I live in spalt maple country. I'm either cutting it, splitting it, burning it, or saying holy crap, way too nice to throw in the stove. Love the rosette!

Thanks for posting!

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Hesh

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:42 pm

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:49 am
Posts: 13386
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
First name: Hesh
Last Name: Breakstone
City: Ann Arbor
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Status: Professional

A real beauty Steve. I see a lot of GS minis they are very popular in our area. As you said great slouch on the couch guitars.

Congratulations Steve!

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rlrhett

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:27 pm

Koa

Joined: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:17 pm
Posts: 1169
City: Escondido
State: CA
Zip/Postal Code: 92029
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro

A guitar after my own heart. Clean, with just a touch of ornamentation. What are the body dimensions? Length/upper bout/lower bout/waist?

Very nice!

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sdsollod

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:42 pm

Koa

Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:08 am
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Location: Raleigh, NC
First name: Steve
Last Name: Sollod
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Thanks rirhett, I bought the plan from GenOne. I only used the plan for the outline of the top and the side braces…

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sdsollod

Post subject: Re: New Build - "SS Jr."

Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:42 pm

Koa

Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:08 am
Posts: 1906
Location: Raleigh, NC
First name: Steve
Last Name: Sollod
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

I meant side template…

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