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sdsollod
 Post subject: New Build - "SS Jr."
PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:22 pm 
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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."
PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:47 pm 
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That's really a work of art Mr Sollod, nicely done.

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


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


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Beautiful, Steve!
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sdsollod
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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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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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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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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
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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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I meant side template…

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