IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

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Steve.Toscano
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IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

Post by Steve.Toscano » Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:57 pm

Realised I'm overdue for a gallery post.
Here's a recent completion, this is one of my standard Concert Classical models.
Top: Engelmann Spruce
B&S: IRW
Neck: Honduras Mahogany
Fingerboard / binding /arm rest: West African Ebony
Braced: My fan style bracing with carbon fibre.
Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
Finish: Satin Nitro
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Re: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

Post by mooshalah » Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:14 pm

Really beautiful and restrained, Steve!

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Re: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

Post by Dave M » Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:03 am

Steve that is quite something. In particular the rosette is very attractive and quite different to the tradition.

I notice that you do a bit of intonation with a slanting saddle. Is that a carefully calculated amount or just a guestimate?
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Re: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

Post by kiwigeo » Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:10 pm

Hey Steve...youre getting pretty good at this. You should start a guitar making school mate :mrgreen:
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Re: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

Post by Steve.Toscano » Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:48 pm

Dave M wrote:
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:03 am
Steve that is quite something. In particular the rosette is very attractive and quite different to the tradition.

I notice that you do a bit of intonation with a slanting saddle. Is that a carefully calculated amount or just a guestimate?
Thanks.
Its a guesstimate, but then a check and amendment if required.
kiwigeo wrote:
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:10 pm
Hey Steve...youre getting pretty good at this. You should start a guitar making school mate :mrgreen:
Mahahaha.
Running the school has made me a far better guitar maker then i would be without it.

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Re: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

Post by Mark McLean » Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:02 pm

It looks fantastic Steve. Lovely combinations for a really elegant overall result. The rosewood is especially tasty.

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Re: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

Post by WJ Guitars » Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:18 am

Excellent craftsmanship and a beautiful looking guitar. The satin finish lets the timber grain to be seen as great feature.

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