Brazilian Rosewood 12 Fret O-Model

[Bob Connor]

Finally got this one finished. It's been on the go for over a year. I'm particularly pleased with how it sounds - probably the best sounding instrument I've built. I probably say that about every new instrument I build but it does sound nice.

It's a Swiss Spruce top with a Spanish Cedar neck, linings, head and tail blocks, Honduran Rosewood bridge plate, Maple purflings and the rest is Brazilian Rosewood. (backs, sides, bindings, rosette, fingerboard, head stock overlay and bridge.

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[ozwood]

That's Bloody Nice Bob , Just Like a Brazilian, Clean and Tidy .

I love the restraint you have exercised with it , the temptation with a timber like BR is to do a heap of inlay, But I think letting the wood do the talking is the way to go.

Again a really nice Guitar congrats

Cheers,

[Kamusur]

Bet it sounds as good as it looks Bob for sure. Is it a keeper?

Steve

[DaveW]

lovely
Im a sucker for 12 fret small bodied guitars and that one ticks all the boxes
does the BRW make much of a difference ,in your opinion or its more a psycho thing
I dont think Ive ever seen BRW let alone ever being able to build with it ??
Dave

[christian]

Well you built with the heavy hitters of the tonewood world, so that combined with your immense skill, no wonder it
sounds so great.
One these days I'll get around to building one of these little guys.

Cheers,

Christian.

[peter.coombe]

Nice one Bob. Will we get to see it at Port Fairy? Hopefully I will make it this year.

Peter

[Bob Connor]

Hi Peter

Yes it will be with me at Port Fairy.

Look forward to catching up with you again.

Regards

[martintaylor]

Love the small bodies. Although I am happy to do the dreaded dreadnoughts too!

[steve roberts]

Hi Bob
Beautiful materials stunning workmanship a credit to your skills
Regards Steve

[EricDownunder]

Gee, thats nice!

[kiwinoz62]

Thats class Bob, very nice use of BR and the swiss spruce is so white/creamy?
Great work. . .

[ozziebluesman]

Beautiful guitar Bob.

Thanks for the pics

Cheers

Alan

[PHANTOM]

That is a sweet little guitar mate well done as always

[Tod Gilding]

Nice choice of wood, but that bridge doesn't look anything like a fish

[Jeremy D]

Oh my, this is stunning. Exactly the type of guitar I love to play. I bet it sounds amazing.

[H3ytm@n]

Wow!! Very nice indeed. My type of guitar.

[Kim]

Great work.

Clearly you've honed more than just tools to produce this classic Bob.

Those thin slices of lovely rare wood done very well to luck out and find your hand. Because that's unlikely to happen again these days for obvious reasons, I imagine that 'this' one is a definite keeper for your own pool room ay mate??

Cheers

Kim

[Rob the luthier]

Lovely, perfect amount of bling for my liking...

[soulman]

Hi Bob. This is a beautiful instrument. I`m just about to start my first. something for me to aspire to. Thanks.

[Dave]

Bob fantastic looking guitar

All the best
Dave

[Michael Thames]

Very elegant, in many ways simplicity showcases a makers skill more than anything else.