Huon Pine Weissenborn

[Bob Connor]

Everything is Huon Pine - braces, linings, bridge and fingerboard (not to mention back, sides, top and headstock)

The purflings are Blackwood. The bridge plate is Honduran Rosewood and there is some carbon fibre epoxied to the A-brace.

I built this more as an ornament or piece of art but it sounds surprisingly good. it certainly wouldn't hold up to the rigours of touring or gigging considering the softness of the timber but you'd definitely record with it.

A big thanks to Kim Strode for providing the fingerboard and bridge

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[Tod Gilding]

After reading your Description Bob , I wasnt expecting much, but you surprised me , that looks magnificent

And If that couldnt survive a tour with Andrew Winton then he's not looking after it

[rocket]

Very nice Bob, the huon pine really is beautiful, it really is a work of art
Is there a chance i might get a closer look at it?
Rod.

[Bob Connor]

There is Rod.

This one's going to Port Fairy.

Regards

[Kim Strode]

Look fantastic Bob...very special indeed!

[rocket]

I spose you've already got a case that it'll fit into!!
Rod.

[Bob Connor]

I spose you've already got a case that it'll fit into!!
Rod.

I hope it arrives tomorrow actually.

[ozziebluesman]

Very nice Bob.

The Huon Pine looks spectacular.

Cheers

[martintaylor]

Wow, Bob, it looks amazing. I will have to do a huon soundboard now.

[Nick]

Well ain't she a pretty blonde! The fingerboard & headstock especially, look fantastic. Is that a Jeff Yoong style leaf inlay on the back of the neck?

[steve roberts]

Beautiful work Bob.
The huon pine looks amazing.
Regards Steve

[charangohabsburg]

That's a great looking blonde and the all-the-same-wood concept really makes visually pop out the headplate/fingerboard/bridge - combo!

[Jeremy D]

I bet that smelt amazing while you were working it .

[Nick]

I've just noticed that you use an interesting string wrap around the tuner post Bob, your thoughts behind it as opposed to the 'normal' (one wrap above, one below the string tail) wrap?

[Allen]

That's gotta be one of the prettiest Weissenborns I've ever seen Bob. An art piece it is, and if it sound good enough to record with it, then you hit the mark on both fronts.

[Kamusur]

That's really nice Bob, love the headstock and fretboard as well.

Steve

[Bob Connor]

I've just noticed that you use an interesting string wrap around the tuner post Bob, your thoughts behind it as opposed to the 'normal' (one wrap above, one below the string tail) wrap?

I just hook the string under itself so that when you tighten it, it locks against the tuning post.

No need for multiple wraps around the post and it's very quick to do string changes mid gig.

[DarwinStrings]

Another gorgeous blonde Bob and another reason why I should get to Port Fairy one of theses days.

Jim

[Bob Connor]

The beer's pretty good too Jim

[Taffy Evans]

A very classy looking guitar Bob, very neat and tidy work, I like it.

[Craig]

I just love these blonde instruments ,but this one takes the cake ! That's some beautifully grained Huon Bob . You're going to be kept busy at Port Fairy as this one is bound to get a heap of attention .

I like the look of those Gold tuners against the Huon . What are they ?

Top work as usual Bob

[Bob Connor]

They're Grovers Craig.

Don't usually use them but they got ordered in at the local music shop by someone who didn't pick them up.
I got 'em for $80 but they're usually $130 full freight. Bit rich though when you can get Gotoh 510's at around $70 from Stewmac.

Regards

[Kamusur]

Yeah nice score on the Grovers' at that price Bob.

Steve

[christian]

Stringed art indeed!!!! this will turn some heads for sure at Port Fairy.
fantastic work Bob!!!

Christian.