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Just delivered my EIR\Sitka D28ish guitar with Video!
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:19 am
by John Parchem
Back and Sides East Indian Rosewood
Sitka Spruce
Curly Maple Bindings
Walnut Rosette Ring
Brazilian Rosewood Fret board, Head stock veneer, and Bridge.
Finish Zpoxy pore file on the back, sides, rosette ring and head stock veneer, Shellac wash on entire guitar (except bridge). Em6000 sprayed finish.
Re: Just strung up my EIR\Sitka D28ish guitar.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:33 am
by Dave Bagwill
Very very nice work John. How does it sound?
Re: Just strung up my EIR\Sitka D28ish guitar.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:45 am
by John Parchem
It sounds good, like a dread, loud. Strong bass. I have it strung with Martin mediums, so it is really loud with my nails or a pick. I still need to do a real setup. Both the saddle and the nut need to be finished, but it is one of my better sounding guitars for the first strum.
Re: Just strung up my EIR\Sitka D28ish guitar.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:08 am
by dave d
It's perfect John! I really like those tuners.
Re: Just strung up my EIR\Sitka D28ish guitar.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:16 am
by Tim Benware
That's a great combination and looks fantastic.
Re: Just strung up my EIR\Sitka D28ish guitar.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:10 am
by Kevin in California
Super awesome! I always put lights on my dreds, I should try some mediums I suppose
Re: Just strung up my EIR\Sitka D28ish guitar.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:38 am
by Daniel P
John - great looking guitar - the walnut rosette ring is a very nice touch.