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Topic: Meet Percy |
Alan Hamley
From:
Queensland, Australia
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Posted 27 Nov 2009 3:38 am |
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Here is my first guitar build. Percy is his name, music is his game! Sorry it's not set up as a slider yet but he sounds good in open D.
Sitka top
Golden Sassafrass back and sides
Indian Rosewood fingerboard, headplate and bridge
Binding is rosewoood on the back and rope binding on the top
Sta-tite tuners
Scale 24.5 "
Scott Antes plan
Finish is hard shellac as a base with Whittle oil to create a satin vintage look.
Some pics:
If you are wanting a little listen then there are two small mp3s here:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=691515
The first take is my finger picked version of Light My Fire. Finger picking is not my real strong point but I want it to be. Practise, practise, practise!
The other mp3 is a version of Still Got The Blues uisng a pick.
I was surprised at the amount of sustain this little guitar has and the tone is warm with excellent volume. It has 12 to 53 Elixirs fitted.
Thanks all for looking.
Cheers
Alan |
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Tom Pettingill
From:
California, USA (deceased)
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Stan Schober
From:
Cahokia, Illinois, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2009 7:07 am
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Very Nice !
I love that Sassafras , it looks gorgeous !
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Alan Hamley
From:
Queensland, Australia
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Posted 29 Nov 2009 4:29 am
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Thanks Stan and Tom for your kind words.
Cheers
Alan |
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