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Excellent guitar Hesh, you've done yourself proud again mate.

I think a subtle burst would be cool, one would see the guitar from a distance as interesting and then, upon closer examination, would be presented with that beautiful flame I say GO FOR IT

Cheers

Kim

<d'oh!> please don't burst that exceptional guitar............ I love an addy top with all it's character. don't cover it up with ugly color stuff...

<Groan.>

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Great looking guitar! I agree with the masses--no burst required.

I do have a question...how much does it cost to outsource a finish? There have been a lot of pics of guitars being finished by outsourcing lately, I'm curious to know what the charges are to finish a guitar.

Thanks!

John

Hesh, as I study your guitar, I think a burst isn't enough. I think you should paint the whole thing black. And that's a steady, reasoned, critical opinion.

(Ok, now a burst won't hurt nearly as bad, will it? )

Steve

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Hesh, if not too late, if a burst you really want, subtle cognac color remains my vote!

hesh, yeh I can think of, and have, several quality names, one rhymes with rapper, "come see our ______ guitars.. Would not of course work with the class of guitar you build, but it sure is funny to think about it. A little toilet seat on the head,
Mike

Hesh, that looks awesome. And I'm glad you've got the guts to do the burst, even if I wouldn't! Can't wait to see it.

Mike

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"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

Hi Mike!

Hey Serge! What are you doing up at this hour?

Mike

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Mike

"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

Watchin' over your shoulder bud, as you can see, it is current practice here!

Geez, maybe I should put some pants on

Mike

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"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

Just awesome Hesh. Most well done!

Shane

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Yeah, get dressed you exibitionist you!

[QUOTE=Steve Kinnaird] Hesh, as I study your guitar, I think a burst isn't enough. I think you should paint the whole thing black. And that's a steady, reasoned, critical opinion.

(Ok, now a burst won't hurt nearly as bad, will it? )

Steve[/QUOTE]

I'd prefer to see it all painted black, than see it with a burst on the top. At least then we wouldn't be able to say "Great looking wood on the B&S shame it was ruined with that ugly burst".

Colin

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The guitar looks awesome!! I personally wouldn't want to put a burst on it, but if it's what YOU want, then go for it. To look at you work I'd say there will probably come a time when you won't be able to what YOU want.

That is a real beauty Hesh, Good job, can't wait to see the finished pics and some closeups of your headstock.

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Don't listen to Don :D

Ouch!....and from a friend! Thanks James for the support.

Hesh...if you want to burst it, well ok. But have you considered a much lighter color than the root-beer that Lance used? It's way too dark for that beautiful wood, and frankly I would think something in the red-orange/light brown family would be better suited to the rest of the guitar. I wish I could find a pic of a guitar that I saw that was done by Kim Walker...a very light burst, it was a much better choice for going with your guitar. Which I might add is stunning without a burst. BUT if you're gonna do it, I would go more with something complementary to the colors in the koa and snakewood.Don Williams38821.5086111111

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Subtle cognac darn it!

[QUOTE=mikev] hesh, yeh I can think of, and have, several quality names, one rhymes with rapper, "come see our ______ guitars.. Would not of course work with the class of guitar you build, but it sure is funny to think about it. A little toilet seat on the head,
Mike[/QUOTE]
I can see the ad in Acoustic Guitar now..."Flushtone Guitars--What a relief!!!"

Haha, sorry Don. I definitely think you're right about color though. I
think it will look good with the colors lance had, but a warmer, softer
burst would look better in my opinion.

Her Hesh what about as transparent burst