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Constructed over 2 long weekends in 2000 when Bailey Guitars were based on a farm near Coventry.Β 


   
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Here are some pictures of the construction in no particular order...

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This is how it turned out...

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That is funky, very angular. I like it, well done.Β 

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Is it a Mahogany body, Maple neck and Ebony fretboard?Β 

I like the reverse headstock. Did you have to use left hand tuners?Β 

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It reminds me a little bit of Annie Clark’s (St. Vincent) signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar. I think it’s because of the angularness of them both.Β 

You built yours first though so I think you were ahead of the game Herb.Β 

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If I'm honest it's heavily influence by Albert Lee's guitar...

Thanks for your comments John... just getting the hang of this but now "attach files" and "edit" have disappeared again...


   
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Yes, I guess they are left handed tuners... hadn't really thought about it for over a decade...

You're spot on with the woods John


   
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Here's Mark putting her through her paces at the end of the final day.

Despite the gorgeous performance Carol's comment at the end cracks me up!


   
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Oh Wow!

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It sounds great and Mark played well. Carol is just cheeky ???

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