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This Terz was the result of a stuff up when I cut the back too small for the O model that appears a bit further down the page. Luckily the colour was pretty similar so the undersized back was destined to become a Terz.

The top is one of Shane Neifers "paint grade" Lutz Spruce tops which cost about 10 bucks landed. (I bought about 20 of these and I reckon I'll use every set as a smaller instrument top)

The Cocobolo is from Bob Cefalu at RCTonewoods.

These are remarkable little instruments very loud but still sweet sounding and I can't help but break into "Down in the west Texas town of El Paso, I fell in love with a Mexican Girl", every time I pick it up. (Check Marty Robbins on Youtube)

I generally tune these up to the G because I think they sound crap when tuned down to normal tuning.

Anyhow here's the pics.

Bob

That's a beautiful looking little guitar.

I was playing a couple of tunes today in normal tuning, but with a capo on the third fret of my 12 fret 650 mm guitar. There's a nice chime with the right sort of piece: cowboy C and G can sound quite exotic.

Is that the Terz scale length (third fret of a 'normal' guitar)?

Kym

Well that certainly looks good enough to play! You gotta be kidding, $10 bucks for that top how could rob someone like that Bob? Im going to my room cry

Steve

What a stunning instrument, you have certainly been churning out these guitars in rapid fashion Bob.
congrats!!
Christian.

Hope my stuff up's turn out as good, very nice little guitar.
Looks fantastic.

Wonderful balance of colours. Well done. What is the neck timber?

It's Mahogany Gerry

Regards

Very cute!!
What scale length did you end up using?

lovely looking guitar. I have a long way to go to catch up to you guys.

Sure is beautifull...

Bob,

I'm looking at building one of these next (plans & template have just arrived).
What gauge strings did you end up using?
Thanks for any info.

Nice work Bob looks fantastic
Regards Steve

Missed a few of your questions. Sorry

The scale length I use is 24.9 but the first fret is the third fret (if that makes sense)

Strings are 53-12's. I guess you could use any gauge of string. Just depends on how you brace the top.

This one is standard Martin small guitar bracing. One tone bar and one finger brace per side.

Regards

That's a wee beauty, I love terz guitars, in fact I'm a sucker for all small bodied guitars LOL, I cant believe that is a paint grade top it looks great...

Lovely looking guitar Bob

The Cocobolo and the $10 Lutz top are a great match Bob!

Is there any chance you could post a pic of the headstock Bob as it looks stunning from what I can see

All the best
Dave

Thanks everyone.

Unfortunately I don't have the guitar any more so I can't take any pics of the headstock. The only ones I have aren't that flash but here they are anyhow.

Regards

That's attention to detail. you have set the bar higher with that effort Bob. Well done

Bob Connor wrote:Thanks everyone.

Unfortunately I don't have the guitar any more so I can't take any pics of the headstock. The only ones I have aren't that flash but here they are anyhow.

Regards

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Cheers Bob I'm glad I asked now as it is such a nice head veneer

I bet the owner is well chuffed with it

Thanks again
Dave

Every thing about that guitar hit's the spot with me, a good bringing together of materials. Love it.

So glad this one has come 'round again Bob,
absolutely gorgeous, a superb combination brought together with perfection.

cheers

Hi Guys
I also have a stuffup ,I have a billet of Black Limba which do to shipping restrictions was cut and is to small for a normal guitar and I was wondering what plans you people have used for a Terz Guitar.
The pieces for the side are 30" long and the piece I can get the back out of are 18", I guess I could make my own plans and get something resembling a parlour but these Terz guitars sound interesting
Dave

Hmmm what to say about your work that I haven't said before Bob. Computer nerd aye, I think you took a bit longer to get to your real calling.

Jim