And then there were 2!

[MichaelO]

Hi guys

My first post with pictures and something to show. I finished them within two weeks of each other. One is a kit bought from Mr. John Hall (amazing!) and the other is a scratch build made with a local luthier Mike Regan (also amazing guy).

The kit is a 00-17 stika spruce top, honduran mahogany back and sides. Learnt so much from this, it's full of imperfections and as for the finish (shellac over tru-oil), it was so difficult, it really is an art in itself. Looking at what some of you guys are producing and I am envious. BUT, really happy with the tone - she punches way above her weight and should really sweeten over time. It was my first and it was a gift made specifically for my mate (didn't know till I handed it to him, boy was he chuffed!)

The other is a classical Romanillos based build - Englemann Spruce, and Kingwood back and sides, cedar neck. This was just an amazing experience with a wonderful teacher - a real privilege for me. It took over a year, a few hours a week. Again, real happy with this and the finish, Mike did a lot of the lacquer spraying.

A quick thanks to John Hall for all his help and to Bill Cory for his great instruction book and for all the inspiration on this site.

[convict27]

Michael, These two look amazing! Great job and add to the fact that you finished them within 2 weeks of each other and you are now going to have to start another project. Keep them rolling!

[mjmeehan]

Very nice! I like that Kingwood.

What's the story on the uke?

[tippie53]

glad we could help . Amazing work and thank you for posting and sharing

[David L]

Nice pics, great looking guitars, keep on rollin'!

David L

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Michael you did wonderful work there. They both look great.
Thanks for sharing. What is next?

Kevin

[johnnparchem]

Great looking guitars and ukelele! I like the classical bridge.

[Tony_in_NYC]

Aww! How cute! Your new guitars mated and had a little Ukulele as a baby!

Beautiful work on both. I am sure they sound as nice as they look! How did the uke sneak in there?

[Herman]

Dont' bother the flaws. They look great.

Herman

[MichaelO]

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the kind words. Bloody addicted now! Next up is a 0-17 fret nylon string,something John once again has helped with. It's going well, body all buttoned up and onto the neck. Going to be another gift so I am trying to tighten this one up. I think I might go with a shellac finish, did this on the uke and it turned out pretty well, seemed more forgiving than the tru-oil( I realise that may be heresy by the way!). Any good posts or advice on shellac finish?

As for the uke, it was my first attempt at an instrument - a kit from stew-mac. Grand job and a great way to dip your toes.

Thanks again.