Finished...Almost

[K-Man]

Have been working on this for a few months and finally have it finished, except for adding in the acoustic under-saddle pickup (L.R. Baggs). The back and sides are mahogany; the top is spruce. The headstock is lacewood with the real ivory maker's mark. There's also real ivory on the heel of the neck. The rosette is koa. Sounds pretty good so far.

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[bulbboy]

Its not fair that you are so good at so many things!!

Looks great!!



I need to get with you on some holsters and such

 

[Super Dave]

Wow!!!

 

[Honey Badger]

Very nice.

 

[dennishoddy]

DAAUMMM! That is a true piece of American craftsmanship. I like to woodwork, but I'm no where near your level

 

[K-Man]

dennishoddy: This was my first attempt at any real woodworking. Not only was I learning how to make the guitar, but I was also learning how to use the tools at the same time.

 

[jeepersjeep]

It's alright I guess.





J/K

That's very good work! Very nice job!
How much time you have in it?

 

[K-Man]

I've got approximately 60 - 70 hours in it.

The next one should go a bit quicker.

 

[Corey5887]

sweet!

 

[K-Man]

Had our annual Strawberry Festival over the last week and a half. They bring in top entertainers (mostly country). This year we went and saw Aaron Tippin (3rd time). After the show, he signed autographs. So I ran home, grabbed my guitar, and got him to sign it:

He and his band members were duly impressed. Aaron really liked the guitar, was amazed that it was essentially made from scratch, and enjoyed the smell of the wood. It was a pleasure meeting him. One of the band members played the guitar briefly and took one of my business cards.