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Hesh: Yep, I picked up set 7 of that cocobolo (and an adi top) from The Don and based on the looks of yours, can't wait to get mine. I like your description of "great karma".

Last month I bought two sets of Honduran Rosewood, and a redwood top and that stuff is amazing. In fact, I liked it so much I've opted for another couple of the redwood tops from that same board.

The photos on his New England Tonewoods site does not do justice to the wood he has. I'm looking forward seeing some of the stuff he'll be offering soon. I'm aware that he's been hoarding some really nice stuff. Between The Don, and The Zootman, I need a part-time job.   

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Hesh, sorry to be off topic, but did Lacey cut that kokopelli figure for you? My customer wants a kokopelli inlay at the 15th fret and yours looks great. If Lacey didn't do it, can you tell me where you got it?

BTW, nice zoot!

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Hesh
Looks very nice. From what I remember, you have not made a guitar with
cocobolo yet.

Personally I LOVE the stuff. Despite it being heavy.
I am currently on guitar #13 (one was a uke) It is cocobolo as well as 4 prior
ones!!!!

Andy

Nice avatar.....but don't takes Colin's Mahogany

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Hesh & Bill-

I picked up the other Cocobolo/Red spruce set from Don. I think they will get here Monday - I can't wait. What do you two guys have planned for your sets? I was thinking a non-traditional Advanced Jumbo copy with mine.

Hesh, I like the Kokopelli inlay too, Lacey does nice work.

Happy building guys-

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The Don ha!!!!! This is all out territorial war!!!!!!!!!
I will be unmerciful with NEW ZOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK OK Just kidding my pal Don. Very nice COCO indeed Hesh. I really like the Nicaraquan variety which does seem to be less oily. I think you all really like it.

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Kenmore, NY 14217
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Gotta luv that Niccy Coco.    Super looking set, Hesh. And a doff of the hat to the Don for making it available. I'm finishing up on a Niccy Coco build whose back/side set came from the ZootManm, and I'm very happy with it, as is my client.

A few light swipes of a cotton rag with acetone will probably be all you need to get good glue joints.

Best,

Michael

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[QUOTE=Bobc] The Don ha!!!!! This is all out territorial war!!!!!!!!!
I will be unmerciful with NEW ZOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[/QUOTE]

Wow, In business for one week and Bob drives me into the ground! Have Mercy!

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Hey Bob, I'll bet it's only a couple weeks before you have that new shed chocked full, eh?

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Don but you are "The Don" and capable of making offers that people can't refuse....... [/QUOTE]
Wait a minute here. He ain't even a Siciliano!!! Let alone a made man.
Don I have to wire and insulate and then I can start filling it with zoot. Don't know how far I'll get this week. It's supposed to be in the 90's all week. That heat wears me out.

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The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Bob,
Can I get an amen my friend! Heat index in VA. was 102 today so I understand where you're coming from. I'm getting half my shop finished off with AC next week. I can't wait!

Steve drink lot's of fluid like beer or vodka and iced tea and stay cool. Good for you on the AC. You deserve it.

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http://www.rctonewoods.com/RCT_Store
The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Superb zoot, Hesh!

That's a really cool looking inlay as well...

So, I'll expect to see no. 13 done by mid-Novembre...

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I'd like to be able to prove, just for once, that money wouldn't make me happy...

[QUOTE=Bobc]Wait a minute here. He ain't even a Siciliano!!! Let alone a made man.
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Bob brings up a good point here. Out of "respect" for my Sicilian friends, we should probably come up with something different...
This Scottish/English/Welsh/Irish/etc. guy just don't fit the bill...

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Dis isn't lookin' too good, boss.

Hesh, Nice wood from " Don Corleone of the woods " and great Kokopelli from Lacey! I can't wait to see it inlaid on that guitar!

Does this comment give me 2 more cookies? just kiddin'!

Primavera!

O'Donal Wood, that sounds pretty Irish.

Nice wood, I wish I had it.

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[quote]Bob the sooner we get Don a nickname the sooner you are no longer the sole target of sick sense of humor Photoshop antics........ [/quote]

"The Donald"?
No, that ones already taken!

    Sure is some nice wood Hesh! Next to Koa, Coco's my favorite!

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