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Parlour Guitar - Rush Pics

Post by kiwigeo » Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:16 pm

Getting to the end of this build after too many years...Ive forgotten when I actually started this one. Its had a string up and a quick test play and I'm currently setting up saddle and nut compensation. Specs as follows:

Scale Length: 619mm
Top: Sitka spruce. Bracing is falcate as per The Books.
Bridge: Blackwood. There's a rosewood/CF bridge patch underneath.
Bindings: Blackwood.
Back and sides: Indian Rosewood. The sides are laminated onto macrocapa.
Neck is Queensland Maple with rosewood fretboard. Neck is bolt on/bolt down as per The Books.
Tuners are Stewmac cheapies and the strings are Daddario lights.
Finish: Hard Shellac.
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Post by ozziebluesman » Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:31 pm

Love Parlour guitars.
That's a beauty Martin all class.
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Post by kiwigeo » Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:13 pm

Thanks Al...

I had a quick play and for a small guitar she's loud and bright.
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Post by Bob Connor » Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:32 pm

Looking good Martin.
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Post by johnparchem » Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:28 am

Nice looking Parlor. I like the classic look of a slot head 12 fret parlor.

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Post by lamanoditrento » Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:43 am

Very very nice!
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Post by rocket » Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:47 am

Very nice job Martin, I might get a closeup look at it next week!!!

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Re: Parlour Guitar - Rush Pics

Post by blackalex1952 » Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:58 pm

How deep are the sides?-Ross
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