Tiger Myrtle back

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:48 pm

Can't decide which way to join this back set together.

It looks pretty good both ways but it does have some curly figure in the lighter area.

Any suggestions folks.

Bob

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:01 pm

If it's just going to be left plain, then I like it with the light to the inside. If it is going to get some sort of a back strip, then probably with the dark inside.

Either way, it's beautiful wood and I don't think you could make a wrong choice. That's a terrible dilemma you have there Bob.

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:05 pm

I don't think wood like this needs a backstrip Allen.

I reckon it'll detract from it.

Thanks for the opinion.

Bob

Tom Morici · Post by **Tom Morici** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:04 pm

Bob,

Nice wood!!! I love the way the 3rd pic looks, with the bottom of the pic being the tailblock end. Looks like a natural sunburst. The one thing that would change that thought for me, is how the sides match your choice.

Tom

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:17 pm

Bob,

I really like the light to the centre, I do not know this for sure, but I think in time with oxidation the contrast may soften. If this happens, and you have the dark wood to the centre, it could end up looking a little muddy. Another thing is that I think you should grab all that beautiful myrtle curl you can get and don't waist cutting it away on the outside it because as you know, myrtle curl has wonderful depth.

Cheers

Kim

BillyT · Post by **BillyT** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:12 pm

Light in the center is the way to go looks like a natural antique! "BUT".... it looks really good, either way, in my book!

Ron Wisdom · Post by **Ron Wisdom** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:59 pm

Light in the center for me, too. That is a nice piece of wood.

Ron

Dennis Leahy · Post by **Dennis Leahy** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:58 am

Wow, this is a tough call. Both orientations look awesome to me.

I recommend that you take some black posterboard or cardboard, and cut out a guitar shape, and use that to mask off the wood so you can only see the final results. That might reveal that what now looks like a "natural sunburst" (light in the center) may only have dark wood on the tips of the lower bouts. Or, you could tilt and shift the pattern (cutting out the light center), to purposely utilize the darker color in both bouts, achieving the sunburst look. If you do it that way, you may still be able to get a butt graft or headstock overlay from the waist waste, and as a BONUS, you can get an awesome bookmatched wedge to use on another guitar.

The dark center looks almost reptilian to me.

I hesitate to use the term "sunburst", which I generally do not like (especially on figured wood!), but I hope you know what I mean.

Dennis

Dave Anderson · Post by **Dave Anderson** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:22 am

This is a hard choice! I do like the "natural sunburst " look that Tom mentioned. Really,I don't think you can go wrong here either way.
A very beautiful set!

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:06 am

What Dennis said, i do love it on the light side but what if it looks better once the shape is over it, yup, tough call!

Awesome wood!

James Mc · Post by **James Mc** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:36 pm

Iâ€™m aesthetically challenged so I wonâ€™t comment on that aspect, but I will point out that with the dark in the middle it looks a lot like a crocodile skin.

Ron Wisdom · Post by **Ron Wisdom** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:06 pm

To me, in the "wet" photo with the light in the middle, it looks like it is a blazing inferno.

Ron

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:50 am

I think that you should join it with a box and send that beautiful thing to me.......

Seriously..... I like the lighter area in the center too and it makes it look naturally bursted with the darker edges. If I did a back strip, which I wouldn't since that piece of wood really says it all on it's own, it would be a .090 wide strip of dark Tiger Myrtle (binding in it's side) with NO stinkin purfs.

Beautiful Bob!

Paul B · Post by **Paul B** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:24 pm

I like the light in the center too.

Tobacco burst the top, and it'd look sweet.

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:51 pm

Yep, the 1st and 3rd ones. Like a natural burst. I got some off this great wood for my Xmas/birthday from my lover. Can't wait to get into it.
Dom

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:17 pm

Dominic wrote: Can't wait to get into it.
Dom

What's that Dominic, the wood or the lover??

Cheers

Kim

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:11 pm

Thanks for the input everyone.

Well, I jointed it with the lighter section in the centre as popular opinion dictated, braced it up today and will probably glue it to the rims over the weekend.

No stinkin backstrip and no stinkin purfs Hesh.

Bob

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:39 am

Thanks Bob!

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:28 pm

Well the backs on. Weighs in at 834 grams.

Bob

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:29 pm

Is that your wife in the background? Wish my wife would dress up when she visits the workshop.

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:42 pm

Oh my that's purdy, and the guitars alright too.

That's the weight without top on yet?

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:43 pm

She's guarding Le Fridge

That's right Allen - no top on yet.

Bob

Dennis Leahy · Post by **Dennis Leahy** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:29 am

You know how a Ferrari appears to be moving fast even when it's parked? This guitar will have that same countenance.

Bob, is this sold (a custom build for a client) or being built for inventory, or personal stash?

Dennis

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:58 am

It's sort of an inventory guitar Dennis.

There is a possibility we may score an invite to a guitar show in March.

It's also an experiment in comparing local timbers, some of which we haven't built with before. So there's a run of 5 Dreads - Native Olive, Myrtle, Sassafras, Alpine Ash, Blackwood and I'm waiting on some Wandoo from Tim - plus five 0-18's - Maple, Ziricote,Goncalo Alves, Blackwood and Sassafras.

Here's a pic of what's under construction at the moment.

Bob

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:15 am

Bob and Dave McMartin.

Very nice line up boys.

Cheers

Kim

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