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I decided a while back that I wanted to make a guitar, and this was the result. The Body is basswood, and I based it partially on some of the motifs my dad used to put into his leather work, and partially on Celtic knotwork. The neck is rock Maple, and has a Gecko carved into it just because I’d never seen a headstock carved up before. It’s finished with about 20 coats of Tung Oil. I was planning on painting the carvings with oil paints, but all my friends and family said ‘leave it as it is’ so I did. Hope y’all like it.
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David Grimes
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#1 posted 423 days ago
That is exquisite work. Very impressive first build.
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Jamie Speirs
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#2 posted 423 days ago
That is so sweet.
I can imagine that over the years the character is going to build up.
glad you took the advice not to paint
jamie
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mtenterprises
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#3 posted 423 days ago
I have never seen a carved guitar before! That is a wonderful thing!
MIKE
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itsmic
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#4 posted 423 days ago
To repeat, that is exquisite work, well worth being said again, better get used to it, You are going to hear that a lot, Very Artistic showing great skill in carving and woodworking talent, Great Job, thanks for sharing
-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing
amagineer
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#5 posted 423 days ago
You have a wonderful talent and thanks for sharing it with us. Look forward to future projects.
-Don
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Martyroc
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#6 posted 423 days ago
That is spectacular! Great carvings, and I love the gecko you carved into the neck.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
Jimboe
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#7 posted 423 days ago
wow !!! that looks beautiful
DaleM
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#8 posted 423 days ago
What a way to show off a lot of your skills in one place. Great carving and guitar build.
-- Dale Manning, Carthage, NY
Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#9 posted 423 days ago
Very nice. I see several people who make buitars on this website but your one is the first I remember with such nice carvings used instead of the traditional styles.
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Amcarver
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#10 posted 423 days ago
Very nice work. Just learning the guitar and have an idea to do one of these myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
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doncutlip
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#11 posted 423 days ago
Impressive work
-- Don, Royersford, PA
SawTooth1953
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#12 posted 423 days ago
Gorgeous Guitar!!!
-- Spence in Skokie, IL
GenerationWW
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#13 posted 423 days ago
Like it? Love it.. That is really cool. The carved head stock was a great idea!
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MrRon
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#14 posted 423 days ago
Great looking guitar. Have you thought about making them for sale? I’m sure professional guitarists would be happy to play one on stage. I don’t know much about solid body guitar acoustics, but I don’t think carvings would have much effect.
nobuckle
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#15 posted 423 days ago
That is absolutely gorgeous! How long did it take to make such a fine work of art?
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