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Marc
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Took me awhile but I finished. I started with David Schramm's Online Apprentice over a year ago (1976 Miguel Rodriguez, Jr. Classic Guitar), finished with the help of Cumpiano's book, Courtnall's book, Ostberg's website, and this forum. Made from lumber I obtained from Hogan hardwoods and Woodcraft, the exception being the top (lmii's 2nd grade wrc) and the rossete. Woods used are Span. cedar neck, gaboon ebony fingerboard, macasser ebony bindings, wrc top, sapele back and sides, Honduras rosewood bridge. French Polish. Many thanks to all those who offered helpful comments along the way, especially on the French polish. I'm hooked, ready to make another. Comments and critique would be appreciated so I can improve on the next one.





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Michael Dale Payne
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Simply lovely Marc - Nice job on the finish!

What are your thoughts on the sound of the top?


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Serge Poirier
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Awesome first one!!!!!!!!

To take your time on the first really payed off Marc!

Your a natural!

What's next?!


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Marc
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Thank you Serge, you're kind. Next, same thing only more traditional woods, perhaps some purfling this time.Marc38904.7380787037
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Marc
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Thanks Jimson, MichaelP's comments on this forum helped me out on the finish. I don't have much to compare to on sound, but it sounds way better than my $100 yamaha 250c.Marc38904.7372569444
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Wow....she's a beauty!

Congratulations on a Very Fine first instrument.

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Beautiful

I really love it


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Nice! Very elegant and clean workmanship...this'd be a great 5th guitar, let alone 1st!

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Uhmmmm...I don't see much room for improvement, Marc. That looks really nice!
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I agree with Larry and Carlton, not much room for improvement as far as looks go. Maybe sound can be improved, but that is something that everyone thinks they need to improve on. You should be very proud of this effort. I look forward to seeing more of your work!

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Woweeeee!! You're off to a great start!!

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Very nice, congratulations!

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Marc
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Thank you for the complimentary posts, very much appreciated.
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That's a top guitar Marc ! Well done and congrats .

Easy isn't it ?

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Anthony Z
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Marc -- that is really clean work! Congrats and be proud!

Ya gotta do something about that shop (I better stop saying I cleaned mine up)
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Beautiful.
Whether it was your 1st or 101st, it is very nice. The gact that it IS your 1st.
it is unbelievable.
Congratulations
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Great job.


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Marc, sunburst it and you've got a killer.   

In all seriousness, I'm stunned that this is your first, and that polish is just amazing.

Bravo!

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Beautiful Guitar Marc
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Beautiful craftmanship! When do you start number 2?
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Very nice. I agree hard to improve on.

A couple of astetic things which of course are based on personal taste. I personally like more contrast in color on the bridge and venner headstock face plate. I think this would bring out the shape of your headstock and the details around the headstock slots more. By the way did you taper the tops of the slots or what? It looks kind of cool and different, but I am having trouble seeing it clearly.

Congratulations and keep going, very well done!

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First guitar, but from the looks of your shop you're no stranger to sawdust...

Very, Very nice!
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Super job! It looks very nice.Your first is quite an accomplishment isn't it. Congrats on a very cool guitar!

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