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Hi All,

A couple of Pics and a sound bite of my latest build .

B&S: Blackheart Sassafras (Tim Spittle)
Top: Lutz (a Woodrat Cast Off )
Neck: NGR (Anagote)
Bridge & Fretboard : Puiri ( Christian)
Bindings : Black Wallnut. ( Model and Hobby shop $5 for 5 cut to size )
Headplate : Spalted Sassafras (sydney wood show)
Tuners : Grovers.
Nut and Saddle : GraphTec Both compensated.
Top Bracing is Falcate .
Back bracing is Radial Live.
Bolt on Neck .

This is the first guitar I have given the Full "Trevor treatment" the proof is in the sound I think.

I am really happy with the Sound and feel of the Guitar.

Soundport is the result of a catastrophic bearing failure , fortunate spot though , I thought mmmm good spot for a sound port !.

Links to the Vid and Soundbite.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlBfadx4 ... ture=share
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xuw27i7i5y0hjei/Izzy%20demo


Cheers,

Wow that's one eye catching guitar, ya got to be proud of that.

Very nice Paul, That Sassafras is an amazing timber.

Wow that's nice The Black heart sasafras is growing on me and it sounds great, I f it's not a rude question what would a guitar like this sell for, I ask as there is one for sale locally on gumtree hand made OM ozzy black heat sass back and sides for $650 been knocked around a little bit and been listed for a while, would it be worth a look

Hi Eric,

$650 would be about cover the materials , so I'd have a look at it ! if it's just scratches you could sand it back and re finnish it !.

Cheers,

Nice work Paul, I like the shape & the BHS is simply amazing (mind you, does Tim do anything other than amazing? )

Really nice work. Love the soundhole treatment. Well, not to mention the rest. Beauty...

Stunning use of timber!

Hi Paul
Looks and sounds fantastic great work.
Regards Steve

Fantastic looking guitar!!
Like the finish as well.

Bloody brilliant Paul, just brilliant,
Rod.

Really Nice Paul, I just finished my first full trevor treatment as well, very impressive

Hi Paul....lovely looking getar.... Well Done!

John

That sassafras is simply amazing

Stunning, beautiful guitar.

Thanks gents for your generous comments ,

I hope you Enjoyed Izzy version of Yesterday on the You tube clip.

Thanks John for that Awsome peice of Lutz.

Cheers,

Paul that is one amazing instrument
love everything about it mate !!
the Puriri works in well with everything.

thanks for posting,

Christian.

Lovely work Paul, very errmm...sassy!!

Cheers

Kim

Spectacular Paul. I have built with Sassafrass and it has a nice warm tone.

Congratulations, a beautifully built guitar.

Cheers

Alan

Beautiful looking guitar. I like the shape and the sassafras very much.

Thanks again guy's for the generous feedback , very humbling!

Cheers,

Hi Paul,

This guitar looks just HOT!

This Blackheart Sassafras set had ended up in the right hands, I'd say!

Customer just picked up the Guitar, could not wipe the smile from his face with the back of the shovel, I think that's the nicest part of handbuilding a Guitar , you put your heart and soul into it and when the customer plays it and smiles , It just the icing on the cake!
Merry Christmas Everyone!