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Old 12-26-2007, 08:51 AM
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ACG Recurve single cut 5 for Olivier.
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Another new build just under way. A Recurve single cut 5 string.
Claro Walnut top and back with a Black Limba core and black veneer contrast veneer.
Neck Bubinga/wenge 5 piece Mac ebony fingerboard.
ACG RFB in the bridge FB in neck with coil switching
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:02 AM
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I love the walnut,

Can't wait to see this one finished
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Old 01-24-2008, 09:58 AM
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Some more done on the Walnut Recurve.

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Old 01-24-2008, 10:08 AM
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Thumbs up I like your stuff
Some walnut just looks OK, but this piece is very promising.
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Old 02-29-2008, 04:19 PM
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A pic with the mac ebony finger board.


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Old 02-29-2008, 04:53 PM
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That's going to look so cool when it's gets sprayed....
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Old 02-29-2008, 04:57 PM
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oh that is sweet! I love walnut.
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Old 03-01-2008, 04:42 PM
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One of my favourites as well it always looks so luxurious when it is lacquered.
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Old 04-28-2008, 09:49 AM
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That is the neck pocket done on this bass and the neck glued in.


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Old 05-21-2008, 10:23 AM
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Neck now fitted and carved along with the body contours just waiting for the pickups to sort out the cavities.

Some more work done on various basses.



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Old 06-01-2008, 11:27 AM
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Wood work just about done on this one just a pile of sanding to do.
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Old 08-23-2008, 10:50 AM
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Recurve Single Cut 5

Claro Walnut top and back with a Black Limba core and black veneer contrast veneer.
Neck Bubinga/wenge 5 piece Mac ebony fingerboard.
ACG RFB in the bridge FB in neck with coil switching
ACG filter pre-amp 18 volt option with low battery indicator.
Mac ebony knobs for the pre-amp.
Oil finish.







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Old 08-23-2008, 10:57 AM
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That is an awesome build Skelf, not much on single cuts, but I'd hit that.
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Old 08-23-2008, 10:59 AM
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The term "drop dead gorgeous" applies.

Beautiful work, sir.
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Old 08-23-2008, 01:41 PM
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That's a nice hunk 'o wood!
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The term "drop dead gorgeous" applies.

Beautiful work, sir.
You should see it in the flesh!

I'm having a ball playing it!

.. right.... back to work!
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