This time it'll work ok

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renieh
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This time it'll work ok

Post by renieh » Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:56 pm

Well here we go again. When I eventually worked out how to upload pics to my post, I previewed, returned and whoschka, gonesky. So maybe this time it'll work.
000 12 Frets to the Body
Sassafras back and sides
Queendland Red Cedar Neck
Mulga Fretboard and Bridge
Mulga Veneer on Sloted Headstock
Jarrah Bindings
Bunya Soundboard
All good Aussie Timbers and sounds good to. (Well I think it does)
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sebastiaan56
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Post by sebastiaan56 » Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:02 pm

Renieh,

Thats pretty! for your first it sure is impressive, well done. Im sure it sounds great. Tell us what finish you used,

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renieh
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Post by renieh » Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:41 pm

Finish was 6 coats of Cabots Danish oil then 3 coats of Citrus flavoured Beeswax. Along with much elbow Grease.
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Post by kiwigeo » Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:50 pm

A cute guitar...nice work.
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Post by Kim » Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:01 pm

Great Looking guitar Renieh, very fine work indeed. Oh and welcome to the ANZLF. So do tell, how does the Bunya top sound? A sound file would be great if you can manage.

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Post by ozziebluesman » Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:41 pm

Very nice indeed Renieh! I also love using all Aussie woods!

Thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum!

Cheers

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DarwinStrings
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Post by DarwinStrings » Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:32 pm

Hi Renieh

You did well with those pieces on the sides Renieh and I like the way you flipped that piece on the back, Very brave to use that MOP first time out and the little tweaks on the bridge look good too.

Jim
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James Mc
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Post by James Mc » Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:22 pm

Looks great and I love the bunya top. Fantastic effort
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Post by Hesh1956 » Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:26 am

Oh yeah - that is a beautiful guitar!!!! Nice work!!! :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl
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Mark McLean
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Post by Mark McLean » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:26 am

Great job for a first guitar! I like the curves on the bridge and the headstock.
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Post by Allen » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:42 am

Nice looking combo of woods there Renieh.

Have you stained the Qld. Maple neck to get it that read color, or did you find some that isn't blonde?

I really like the bold colors in the back and sides.
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renieh
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Post by renieh » Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:33 pm

Of course you're correct Allen. Although we're all a bit partial to blondes mine's actually a red ceder neck (the Queensland bit was right though)
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