Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

By Mr. Joe Sustaire of Talihina, OK
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Re: Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

Post by DaveWhite » Thu May 07, 2009 12:15 pm

Joe,

Spring must be here - you busy boy :D This one's looking good too!!
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Re: Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

Post by WaddyT » Thu May 07, 2009 4:03 pm

Looking great, Joe. Nice progress.

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Re: Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

Post by gilmoreguitars » Fri May 08, 2009 12:03 pm

Joe
I am loving this guitar! Those tuners look vintage. Are they, or are they new made with that look? The tint of the finish is very cool too. Can't to see it with strings.
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Re: Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

Post by Eben » Fri May 08, 2009 2:32 pm

You GOTS to finish it, 'cause she's drop dead purty all ready - I'm cereal!

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Re: Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

Post by Ron » Sat May 09, 2009 9:18 am

joe

Did you get the tunners from stew mac ...there look like vinage new tunners ..I like them...
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Re: Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

Post by Joe Sustaire » Sat May 09, 2009 2:55 pm

Thanks guys! And yep, those are the "golden age" tuners from stew-mac.
And the finish is working good on this one, drying fine.

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Re: Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

Post by BaldEagle55 » Sat May 09, 2009 4:36 pm

Joe,

Great work and I loved the save on the neck. I like the others am really interested in the sound of this guitar. You put a lot of work into modifying that top bracing and it will be interesting to hear it.

I also love the look of the paduak with that initial finish on it.

Keep her going!!!

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Re: Ladder Braced Grand Concert, Build #7

Post by Ron » Sat May 09, 2009 9:38 pm

How do the tunners feel...I want to update my Gibson with them ...tell me more my friend...are they worth the money?
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