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well things have moved forward on this crazy build here are some pics for your viewing pleasure!!

I really enjoyed them too. I just hope he didn't leave out any hidden steps...!!!

I made my own rosette for my classical build. I stopped when i had got the component parts and then cut thin slices and built the rosette on the soundboard. There are pictures in my thread. Hi Richard Yes I looked through your thread at your rosette before I started....it looks fantastic well done!...

Hi, Has anyone attempted making a rosette log to make multiple rosettes? I am in the process of replicating Michael Thames ' process of creating a rosette log to hopefully make 20 rosettes. It will feature a centre mosaic pattern as well as multiple rings and instead of a rope binding I've decided t...

I use Wurth spray cans clear high gloss or semi gloss. Works great and really quick drying. Just put light coats on and it's really easy to work with.

I have been using Hipshot Tuners for Electric and Steel String guitars. They are solid with lots of button options. :D Rubner Tuners for classical and slotted steel headstocks. The Runner tuners with roller bearings are smooth and well built with only one fail in the last 6 years which they replaced...

Nice work on that rosette!! The guitar looks great too!

I have used it for both bridges and fretboards and it has worked perfectly fine. The pores are similar to Indian rosewood so no big difference there.

blackalex1952 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:40 am

I suggest that the client grows a matching moustache!

Only in Movember!

mjc wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:46 pm

seems like it could be a little uncomfortable to play both left and right handed.. interesting though, keep us posted

I imagine it could only be played standing up!!

I haven't used blue gum but I have have used Red Gum for 3 guitars with great success. It bent ok I had the heat at about 220 degrees C though to get to it moving.

kiwigeo wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:43 pm

Looks like you got things working

yeah just my phone not wanting to play nice..!

kiwigeo wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:16 pm

As far as I know you can post pics regardless of number of posts. What error message are you getting?

Error msg was can't verify the dimensions of the photo. It is a jpeg and about 3Mb.

]Hi guys and gals....

I have been asked to build this guitar for a client. Has anyone been mad enough to build something like this? It is for a guy that can play both left and right handed. Just for reference the guitar has been named the 'double yolker'.

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Love the design and color scheme in this Allen ...well done.

Continue as planned...won't make a difference.