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by Bilbert
Wed May 03, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: G & M Guitars
Topic: Going to build a new "old" guitar
Replies: 71
Views: 211102

Re: Going to build a new "old" guitar

whitespruce wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:37 am Thanks, everybody. Here it is finished.
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Absolutely stunning, Grant, and ditto what Steve K said about your rosette! - is that your "White Spruce" for the top??
by Bilbert
Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: Sustaire Guitars
Topic: Gold Top Les Paul?
Replies: 8
Views: 13197

Re: Gold Top Les Paul?

Well, Blow me down, Joe! I can confidently say I've NEVER seen anything like that!! :clap:

I gotta ask about the 6-string bridge, however - did you cut TWO string slots in each bridge pin? I love the idea - changing strings with 12 bridge pins, is a freaking nightmare!
by Bilbert
Sat Aug 26, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: G & M Guitars
Topic: New commission, Coco jumbo
Replies: 58
Views: 48697

Re: New commission, Coco jumbo

Shades of Rev. Gary D!!

Nicely played and nice vid!! :clap:

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by Bilbert
Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: G & M Guitars
Topic: 2 new bar fret guits, sound file added
Replies: 141
Views: 97235

Re: 2 new bar fret guits

Looking real nice Grant - good to see you back in the shop!

Garnet Rogers? Very nice compliment :clap:

Bill
by Bilbert
Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:03 pm
Forum: G & M Guitars
Topic: 2 new bar fret guits, sound file added
Replies: 141
Views: 97235

Re: 2 new bar fret guits

So, why is it that we do what we do? After all, it is getting to the point that if you sit down and play 2-3 dozen Chinese imports, you will probably find at least 1 that sounds pretty decent....and you probably won't need to spend much over 500 bucks. Hell, you can easily spend that much on parts ...
by Bilbert
Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: G & M Guitars
Topic: Goncalo Dread
Replies: 15
Views: 13186

Re: Goncalo Dread

Geez, Grant - you're a man on fire!! :clap: I gotta ask about the Goncalo though............ The stuff I see for sale and on the web, says it is also known as Tigerwood, is medium dense, but looks nothing like what you're building with. I'm thinking there may be some significant differences between ...
by Bilbert
Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:33 pm
Forum: G & M Guitars
Topic: My Winter building plans
Replies: 22
Views: 16060

Re: My Winter building plans

Grant - loved the pictures of the 8 pairs of bent sides!! Looked like what I envision the Martin Custom Shop to look like, but with more wood varieties :whis: As a "Slow-Motion" builder, your Winter Build Project seems more like a Five Year Plan to me................ I look forward to seei...
by Bilbert
Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: G & M Guitars
Topic: My revised XX back bracing
Replies: 24
Views: 21557

Re: My revised XX back bracing

Well color me impressed, but not surprised........... ;)

That is the coolest thing I've seen in quite some time!

I, too, found myself thinking: "that might work great on a guitar TOP" - any thoughts, G?

BTW - beautiful Coco back!

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