My size 2 is finished.

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John J
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Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

My size 2 is finished.

Post by John J » Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:08 pm

My fourth guitar is finished. It is a Martin style size 2 (Ken's template) that was my first all scratch build. The only thing I had done was the slotted fretboard. Lots of new things to learn on this one (like grain orientation on the neck). This one is for my wife, she says is going to learn to play, really! I have to say I am impressed with the voice on this little guy. Much louder that I would have thought. And it is a lot of fun to play, very comfortable. Thanks to all in this forum for comments and advice.

Here's the details:
24.75 scale
Black walnut back and sides
Engleman spruce top
Redheart/walnut/maple end wedge
Redheart back strip
Redheart rosette and bindings
Mahogany neck laminated with maple and walnut
Ebony fingerboard with pearl shamrocks - 16" radius
Slotted head/walnut plate with pearl inlay
Bone nut/saddle/bridge pins
Brazilian rosewood pyramid bridge
Grover tuners
Tru oil finish
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JJ
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Daniel P
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Joined: Tue May 14, 2013 11:00 am
Location: the great Pacific NW

Re: My size 2 is finished.

Post by Daniel P » Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:38 pm

Beautiful workmanship - that is a very classy build.
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Kevin in California
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Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:19 pm

Re: My size 2 is finished.

Post by Kevin in California » Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:44 pm

Looks wonderful for sure!
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Oli K_
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Joined: Sun Jul 05, 2015 5:53 am
Location: London, UK

Re: My size 2 is finished.

Post by Oli K_ » Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:57 pm

That's a beautiful guitar - and the back wood is really stunning!
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: My size 2 is finished.

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:26 pm

I only have this to say (and I'm not smiling because my collar is too tight):
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-Under permanent construction
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Herman
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Location: Arnhem area, the Netherlands
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Re: My size 2 is finished.

Post by Herman » Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:51 am

Great looking John. With your striping, a man can see it is special from a mile.
Keep going.
Herman
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Chris C
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Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:21 pm

Re: My size 2 is finished.

Post by Chris C » Sat Oct 01, 2016 3:26 pm

Absolutely beautiful guitar! Wow!
Chris
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