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Hi,
I thought I might as well post this recent build too, gotta try and lift kiwi guitar presence somehow.
This is my first build using the new baconesque stripy Rimu. I have to say its great stuff.
The model is the Koru, which is inspired by the unfurling fern tree frond.

Specifications.

Body size: 000
Top: Recycled Kauri
Back: Heart Rimu
Sides: Heart Rimu
Neck: Recycled Rimu
Fretboard: Recycled Puriri
Bridge: Recycled Puriri
Headplates: Heart Rimu
Soundhole : Koru
Soundport: Kauri leaf Koru silhouette
Rounded arm rest
Mitred Body
Bracing: Hybrid Double X Bracing
Bridge pins End: Boxwood with Paua dot
Position markers: 2mm Paua dot
Wilkinson: gold tuners

Cheers,

Christian.

Now your Just showing off another Stunna .

Very nice indeed.

Cheers,

That's Magnificent Christian as Paul has said a "Stunna"

Hi Christian
Anotner great instrument love your materials
I think will have to take some photography lessons
Yours look great.
Regards Steve

You haven't made a guitar I haven't liked, very 'New Zealand' looking if there is such a thing.

Col

Sizzling and twice as tasty Christian
Great work as always and executed to perfection.
Is this going to a customer or just for stock and to try out the new Bacon back & sides ?

Christian that's magnificent your have a good eye for detail, as already said a "STUNNA"

Beautiful work. What finish did you use?
Miguel

Wow Christian, great guitar as always. Must say the "baconesque" stripy Rimu looks absolutely delicious.

Cheers

Kim

Thanks for all the kind comments guys!!
@Steve a SLR camera is the way to go to take really nice photos.
Just a simple black back ground, long exposure a little tinkering in photoshop.
@Nick this guitar is going to be a touring sample in the US. Fingers crossed people like it.
@Miguel I use a Eco wax over Mirotone sealer

Looking forward to seeing your creations with the Bacon Rimu!!

Cheers,

Christian.