A Manzanita Local Wood Parlor

[John Parchem]

Wow, looks great, P400 is good. I do not use nitro so no really knowledge but I would be checking if I needed a sealer before spraying on top of silvertip epoxy

[Herman]

Nitro does bond very well on epoxy. I did that for several years.
Herman

[Carl Dickinson]

Starting to level and sand the finish out. P400 on the orbital then sand it out with Asselix, Buffix, don't think I'll use the buffer. Then put together.

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Two more in the spray booth.

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[Carl Dickinson]

I finished it up several weeks ago. Neglected pictures until now.

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And here are some of the blemishes that are unavoidable in Manzanita.

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[Herman]

Nice details, Carl and great colors. And extra soundports. That is what we call a wooden guitar. I see the charm of it. Well done.
How does it sound?
Herman

[Carl Dickinson]

Thanks Herman. Sounds bright and clear to me. I wish my old fingers would go where they use to.

[Kevin in California]

I LOVE IT Carl?!

I liove manzanita coloring and figure

I made a duck call out of some burl and it was gorgeous

Never seen any large enough for a guitar.

I remember reading about a California guy who harvested and slow dried manzanita which took like 20 years so he sculpt it into amazingly beautiful pieces.

We'd all like to hear it if possible