Almost ready for finish

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jlneng

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Almost ready for finish

Another flamenco is almost born. How do you like the binding?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 8:31:54

ngiorgio

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From: Florida, USA

RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

Looks nice. The binding seems to pick up the color in the rosette.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 8:41:24

jlneng

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

Hi ngiorgio,
I thought using bloodwood for binding and backstrip would look good. I used some EVO fretwire on this build as well which has a dull gold look to it. Much harder than nickel/silver wire. Once I put a finish on the top the bright reds and greens in the rosette really get toned down. Glad you liked it. Here is a shot of the back.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 8:47:37

at_leo_87

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

looks great! if you could get some matching tuner knobs...

the evo fretwires sound interesting. i wonder if they'll have any impact on tone.

keep us updated on this guitar. it looks great so far.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 9:41:06

Sbu_01

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

More Pictures...I need more pictures

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 9:42:41

jlneng

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

I refretted a classical for a friend with the EVO wire, neither of us could tell any difference. They will last a long time. I am putting Fustero tuners, silver with Gold Inlay, white rollers black MOP knobs on this one.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 9:46:57

jlneng

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

More Pics for Sbu

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 9:54:11

jlneng

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

A close up of the Back

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 9:55:51

Sbu_01

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

I love the binding...the rosette looks really nice too, and nice Fustero machines... looks like a nice guitar please upload a video or a soundclip

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 31 2009 10:42:16

jlneng

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

A nice close up of the hole.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 9 2009 13:46:25

ngiorgio

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From: Florida, USA

RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

Really like that rosette. How many fret markers did you install?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 9 2009 14:08:41

jlneng

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RE: Almost ready for finish (in reply to jlneng)

Too many...LOL...3,5,7,9,12,15,17. Charlie Byrd had fret markers on the Contreras that he played, his were made from pieces of masking tape. I like gold MOP better. Not very traditional but I am building this one for me. The gold EVO frets will probably be viewed as a departure as well, but they will never wear out.