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    Over the weekend I sanded out the shellac finish and it has come up a treat. The guitar just needs some tweaking, the pickup wired in and a fret dress and setup.

    Here are a few picks on the work bench:





    Merry Christmas to you all

    Cheers

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    Finished in time for Christmas! How did you know I needed an archtop?
    Cheers, Bill

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    Really nice finished piece. Thanks for the share.



    Love the gold hardware

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    Beautiful.
    Measure thrice, cut twice.

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    Nice work Alan.....but from you I expect nothing less
    Whatever note you blow youre never more than a semitone away from the correct one....(Miles Davis)

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    Here is are two final pics of the Archtop build that has been on the bench for a long time. I had some time out from work and guitar building in 2012 due to illness so this one has progressed very slowly. Sometimes it is good to have the time to reflect on the stages of a build. The Queensland Kauri was very easy to carve but the Spruce top set had some runout and was a pain in the ass to carve. I am happy with the final outcome and the tone is sweet. My first Archtop was Queensland Maple, Lutz top and it a very bright guitar. Both have a lovely sustain. This is my thirteenth build and hence the name, Lucky.


    European Spruce
    Back and Sides: Queensland Kauri Pine
    Neck: Laminated Queensland Maple and Blackwood
    Fingerboard Headplate Pickguard: Ebony


    Thanks for looking
    Cheers
    Alan

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    That is stunning Alan! Fantastic work as always!

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    Absolutely stunning

    I can only wish that my skills would lend themselves to that.
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    Top job as usual Alan. I'm guessing the 20mm back worked out fine.
    Cheers, Bill

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    Beautiful!

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    Hi Alan,

    What can I say that hasn't been said already -and thanks for taking the time to detail the project .

    regards

    Greg

    PS: Great that you took the time to catch up with your Dad - that's the way it should be..

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    Thank you all for your comments.


    Here are a few pics taken of her on the workbench.



    Cheers
    Alan

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