Pre-war Martin Style

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Tim Benware
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Re: Pre-war Martin Style

Post by Tim Benware » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:57 pm

Rough shaping the bridge.
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46 Shape and Hole Template.jpg
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47 Holes Drilled.jpg
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48 Shaping the Wings.jpg
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49 Rough Shape Profile.jpg
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50 Rough Shape Thickess.jpg
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Tim Benware
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Re: Pre-war Martin Style

Post by Tim Benware » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:59 pm

Binding done.
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55 Back Binding.jpg
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Tim Benware
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Re: Pre-war Martin Style

Post by Tim Benware » Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:01 pm

Finishing things up. I will complete the setup tomorrow. Two weeks to finish this guitar.
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53 Back Sealer Coat.jpg
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56 Nut Rough In.jpg
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57 Neck Glue Up.jpg
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58 Bridge Glue Up.jpg
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TonyinNYC
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Re: Pre-war Martin Style

Post by TonyinNYC » Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:49 am

Is this the guitar that the owner wants you to only spray three coats on? I can understand why he wants that finish on this if its the same guy. Looks great by the way.
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ken cierp
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Re: Pre-war Martin Style

Post by ken cierp » Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:01 am

Excellent log -- great looking project! Thanks for sharing
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dave d
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Re: Pre-war Martin Style

Post by dave d » Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:14 am

Very cool. Great photos too.
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George
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Re: Pre-war Martin Style

Post by George » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:06 am

Excellent!!! Need an apprentice?

Great pictures of a fabulous guitar Tim.


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