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Well, this is the final product of my labors. First of all let me apologize for stopping my posts on it’s construction. The offer of my first book was too good to pass up.
First thing you probably noticed was the color, right. Well, back then they were often painted this way.
I liked the color besides. There is still some gold pinstriping to do which will help to break it up some.
Is suprised me how good it sounds.
For the wood I used:
Case: Peruvian walnut
Keyboard: Basswood, with swiss pear covers on the naturals and holly tops on the sharps.
Soundboard: Sitka Spruce
Bridge: European beech
Misc: Oak, Maple, Southern Yellow Pine and Poplar.
Other than the screws for the hinges, it’s all held together with glue.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
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Don
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posted 339 days ago
Fantastic!
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TomFran
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posted 339 days ago
Congratulations on the completion of this project, Gary. It looks great, and I’m sure it will sound great too!
That’s a lot of precise work.
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Karson
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posted 339 days ago
Great project. Was you book on the making of this instrument?
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DAN
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posted 339 days ago
I’m super impressed !
Gold pen striping will help with the field of blue. Maybe even a little gothic design or flare ! What year is this modeled after ?
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CharlieM1958
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posted 339 days ago
Very cool, Gary! I’d love to play it.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
GaryK
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posted 339 days ago
Karson – Yes, it’s a book about this project.
Dan – No year really. I modeled it on ones from 1500-1600’s.
I forgot, I also have to make a stand for it.
Gary
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Corey
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posted 339 days ago
Wow!! What a project, that is so cool. Congrats on the book!
Corey
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Thos. Angle
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posted 339 days ago
Man, that is something!! C’mon, tell us a little more about the book. Any one who can build these types of thngs deserves to write a book about it. I am so impressed!! and that ain’t easy.
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
DAN
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posted 339 days ago
I’d like to get a signed copy of your 1st edition. When will your book be available ?
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GaryK
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posted 339 days ago
As far as the book goes, I’m still writing it. I have a lot of work to do so it may be months before
I get it done. I will let you all know.
Gary
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
cajunpen
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posted 339 days ago
I am impressed. I can’t imagine the drive and dedication that it must have taken to build something like this. I am anxious to see it after the gold trim has been added – should really pop. Congratulations on the book deal.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
MsDebbieP
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posted 339 days ago
astounding. This is wonderful. I can’t wait to hear how it sounds!
Congrats on the book. That’s pretty darned exciting.
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