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56nortondomy
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D hole selmer

Post by 56nortondomy » Fri Jul 31, 2020 5:30 pm

Finished this one a few weeks ago. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Pictures aren't that great. ( again )
Top is lutz
Back, sides, neck, tail piece and head stock veneers are all maple.
Eirw bridge
Gidgee f/b
Wayne
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Re: D hole selmer

Post by ozziebluesman » Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:05 pm

G'day Wayne,
Great looking guitar and the red sunburst finish fits the guitars style.
The bridge itself is a work of art.
I'm keen to hear the guitar once you have a demo.
Cheers
Alan
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Re: D hole selmer

Post by 56nortondomy » Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:08 pm

Thanks Al. Might be a while before I have a demo. Maybe the new owner will do one when he gets it.
Wayne

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Re: D hole selmer

Post by Mark McLean » Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:47 am

Looks great Wayne. It really captures the Macca style. How did you do the burst, is it sprayed?

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Re: D hole selmer

Post by 56nortondomy » Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:40 pm

Hi Mark, I rubbed a base coat over the guitar then sprayed more coats adding a little more colour to the mix as I went. I was trying for a violin type colour and I think it’s pretty close. Thanks Wayne

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Re: D hole selmer

Post by lamanoditrento » Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:40 am

Very well done Wayne :cl How did you go bending the soundboard? Thinking about making that rosette shape hurts my head. I think you nailed the violin, soft burst colour.
Trent

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Re: D hole selmer

Post by 56nortondomy » Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:38 am

Thanks Trent. I actually used my heat blanket to bend the top. I made a bending board laid the top on it then laid the blanket at right angles to it then just clamped it. Yeah the rosette was a bit of a challenge. Wayne

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Re: D hole selmer

Post by asgilbert » Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:47 pm

Wow Wayne, That looks so good. When I grow up i want to make one of these!!

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