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Just a few pics of my #5 built from a Martin macassar ebony kit (laminate). While it was my 5th acoustic guitar, it was my only build from a kit. Martin's price was just too good to pass up.





A Peebels38824.0033912037

Very nice...does it sound and play as well as it looks?

Sounds quite good. Actually better than I expected. Most guitarists have no idea that it has laminate back and sides.

Al

How does the sound compare to the 4 you have previously built? What about compared to a fair production model. I myself was thinking about a similar kit to build. I guess I would like to know your feelings on it or if you would build another one?

Philip

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Nice, dawg!

Ross

I built thus guitar pure stock, no deviation from the kit. Finish is epoxy under Stewmac waterborne lacquer. I built it in approx 30 days start to finish.
It sounds different than my other 4. 1,2,&3 were Gibson J45 copies and #4 was the only Martin style dred. up to the kit.
I did get to A/B it with a 76 HD-28, and it compared favorably but the martin was definatly the better sounding guitar.
My feelings, think dressed up D-16 in exotic wood that you get to build. I'll probably build more, but I still prefer to scratch build.

Al

Thanks for sharing Al, even laminates can sound and look great like yours good but like you said, i think i'm gonna stick with scratch building! She's really good lookin' though!

.

Al, you ok?

Yup. I've been back and forth from here to the shop, fighting with the @#$%&** lacewood guitar that I'm building. Seems like nothing wants to work. Mabe it's my attitude. When I'm not working, I sometimes get a little crazy. I'm going to go play music for a few hours, mabe that will improve my attitude.

AlA Peebels38824.8068981481

Yes bud, it is the right thing to do when we feel like this, you're doing yourself a favor and your guitar as well, hang in there bud, it's only temporary i'm sure!

Serge

I'm back band practice was a bust as well. I shoudda just stood in bed.

Al

Amazing for a laminate!!! what king of wood is it laminated with?

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

It looks like mahogany core with macassar on both sides. BTW the top is solid spruce. Rosette was preinlayed, sides bent, and neck precarved for $250.00.

Al

Cool price too!