alanlush
@alanlush
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Joined: Sep 7, 2019
Last seen: Dec 26, 2022
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RE: Hi from Gloucestershire

Yup, still here. Currently setting up the workshop so I can do this stuff at home. How are things in the Frocester Lutherie? I've been to Bailey's...

3 years ago
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RE: ... and finally...

Thanks folks, you are too kind. I have to say I have not picked up another guitar since I got it home, it is amazing both in appearance and in playabi...

3 years ago
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RE: ... and finally...

Thank you. Pretty pleased. Mark did quite a lot of the finishing because we ran out of time, but still an amazing experience just getting it to the ...

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RE: Breaking up is hard to do…

I'd say do it anyway. Having just completed the build - the results are unspeakably good. And somehow the anticipation of the gap makes it better.

3 years ago
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RE: Breaking up is hard to do…

@russ yeah, even better ‘in the flesh’. It’s one of Mark’s new tonewood laminates. Keeps the cost down, increases stability, but still allows for a ...

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RE: Hi from Coaley

On the plus side, it’s gorgeous to play.

3 years ago
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RE: Hi from Coaley

@rocknroller912 24 frets (it was supposed to have 24 but I messed up) change the cut away chamber the body (it weighs a ton) - maybe even make ...

3 years ago
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RE: Hi from Coaley

@russ 🤣. You’re the second person to point that out.

3 years ago
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RE: Hi from Coaley

@rocknroller912 thank you. It’s constructed from two intersecting offset ovals. Not sure where the inspiration came from, but I’m pleased with the r...

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RE: Hi from Coaley

Been a long time since I signed in. But here are some pics of the finished thing…

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