Figured Chechen/Bearckaw Sitka OM

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Diane Kauffmds
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Figured Chechen/Bearckaw Sitka OM

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This girl will be traveling to Memphis, TN on Wednesday. I still have to make and install the pickguard. I thought I'd show her off without it. It's too bad the bearclaw doesn't show up well in photos, because the top is stunning.

She has a soundport, which I decided to make decorative.

*Please ignore the floor. No, I don't have a water leak. We're getting ready to epoxy the entire basement floor. My husband scrubbed the adjacent area, which left what you're seeing. When I'm able to vacate for a couple of days, this shop area will be done! I can't wait!


SPECS:

OM with 5/16" forward shifted bracing.
24.9" scale length
14 fret free of the body
Herringbone rosette and purfling
Chechen back/sides
Sitka spruce top w/bearclaw figure
Honduran mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard and bridge
Ebony headplate and backplate overlays
Buffalo bone nut/saddle
Camel bone with blood jasper dot pins
Schaller vintage style, open gear Grandtune tuners & K Mini pickup
French polished shellac finish on the box
Hand rub poly (satin) neck
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Talladam
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Re: Figured Chechen/Bearckaw Sitka OM

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Very nice. I like the simple headstock design.
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Immaculate, Diane - well done. I have an OM almost ready for finishing but you've raised the bar!
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Thank you. And yes, I got the pg made and installed. It's on its way to Memphis.
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: Figured Chechen/Bearckaw Sitka OM

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NICE NICE NICE Diane. I love the body wood, it is beautiful.
How many guitars have you made now?
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Beautiful work. Your guitars are my inspiration and useful references. :D
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Kevin Sjostrand wrote:NICE NICE NICE Diane. I love the body wood, it is beautiful.
How many guitars have you made now?
This was "officially" #12, branded as Country Roads, 18 all together.
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Re: Figured Chechen/Bearckaw Sitka OM

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Diane Kauffmds wrote:Thank you. And yes, I got the pg made and installed. It's on its way to Memphis.
Nice, looks like it will be "Walking in Memphis."
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