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Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:54 pm
by Bob Gleason
Shipping out a new guitar tomorrow, redwood top, Naio back and sides, and a couple of ukes. Hoping to make a few more guitars this year than last year. Gettin' older, no time to waste!

Re: Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:10 am
by tippie53
looks like a keeper

Re: Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:30 pm
by Bob Gleason
Thanks John. That's what I'm hoping the new owner thinks!

Re: Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:02 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
Beautiful guitar Bob.

Re: Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:14 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Awesome Bob. What is the fretboard, bridge and headstock wood? Really cool.
Is that coming to my house? :)

Re: Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 1:33 pm
by rcnewcomb
Redwood is my favorite!

Re: Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 1:38 pm
by Bob Gleason
Kevin- The binding, fretboard, bridge, and backstrap on the headstock are a local wood, Pheasant Wood. Named that way because of the feathery look when you cut it slightly off the quarter. The Naio B/S are a native high elevation wood also called False Sandlewood. Wonderful to work with, but seldom grows large enough for guitar use. Sorry, I don't think the UPS guy is headed your direction. Have a great 2019!

Re: Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:36 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Bob, I have used Pheasant wood in the past for knife handles, like over 20 years ago when it was more available and not so $$$. Loved the look. I came across a small scrap piece just the other day as I was cleaning out some scrap wood boxes.
Anyway, beautiful guitar, the OTHER GUY will love it I'm sure. :)
Have a great 2019 on the Island.

Re: Starting out the new year right I hope

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:41 pm
by Phil
Nice!