I've finally done it.
Trader Jim
Posted 2009-08-03 5:35 AM (#405062)
Subject: I've finally done it.


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Finally, I've completed my first major luthier project. I'm really happy with the way it turned out...


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BT717
Posted 2009-08-03 5:46 AM (#405063 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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Jim, I thought the strings were suppose to be attached from the headstock down to the bridge??
Other then that, GREAT JOB!! I'm impressed! ;)
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TOPDOGJIM
Posted 2009-08-03 6:04 AM (#405064 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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Send it to Taylor, they can fix anything now...
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AussieJames
Posted 2009-08-03 6:11 AM (#405065 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.



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They just did, can't you tell???

Well done TJ

AJ
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AlanM
Posted 2009-08-03 7:51 AM (#405066 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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Just beautiful! You could HEAR the tears springing to the eyes of those seeing this for the first time!
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CrimsonLake
Posted 2009-08-03 8:53 AM (#405067 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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El Kabong will be happy to get his guitar back.
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flag72
Posted 2009-08-03 9:08 AM (#405068 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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look's to me like something to start a fire with :D
Daniel
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james37214
Posted 2009-08-03 9:22 AM (#405069 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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That's what my Martin looks like everymorinig till it has its second cup of coffee.
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muzza
Posted 2009-08-03 9:23 AM (#405070 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.



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Dare I ask...

What strings do you use?
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gulfcoast
Posted 2009-08-03 10:18 AM (#405071 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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I`ll bet you he could sell it in less than a day.
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kotadawg
Posted 2009-08-03 10:53 AM (#405072 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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Jim,

Could you send me the chord patterns for that baby? Also what tuning do you use?
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-08-03 11:01 AM (#405073 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.
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To heck with da strings... What kinda of bling tape is that?!?!?
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BT717
Posted 2009-08-03 11:57 AM (#405074 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
To heck with da strings... What kinda of bling tape is that?!?!?
Looks like a clear polypropylene with Acrylic adhesive. Atleast to me! :D
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-08-03 12:01 PM (#405075 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.
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Originally posted by BT717:
Looks like a clear polypropylene with Acrylic adhesive. Atleast to me! :D
Wow, I think I have some of that 'round here. Mine doesn't have MOP luster though; different lighting perhaps... :p
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lanaki
Posted 2009-08-03 12:48 PM (#405076 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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FOR SALE:

Nice, vintage guitar. Strings attached.
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ladylaw
Posted 2009-08-03 12:51 PM (#405077 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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Now we know why some people take their gits to a shop to have the strings changed......

Anita
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Beal
Posted 2009-08-03 1:05 PM (#405078 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.



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Good thing you don't live in Ct, they'd want you at the factory!
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-08-03 4:56 PM (#405079 - in reply to #405062)
Subject: Re: I've finally done it.


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:D
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