Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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MaineGeezer
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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A very nice sequence of photos. The shots through the sound port are great!
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Diane Kauffmds
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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You're doing a very nice job. Your photography is great.
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rcnewcomb
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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Bridge and nut in place. Time for the first two strings.
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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Oh Boy! You'll be making music soon. :)
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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Best time during construction - make some music. Very nice looking instrument
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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Wondering if you finished your build? Would like to get the specs on your gobar deck.
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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It has been 99% done since last year and I have been playing it. I still need to do the final polish and add the pick guard.
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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post a sound clip when you can
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