It has a Carl Thompson feel, minus that Carl Thompson headstock. I agree, it's absolutely class. Question time: Are you going to take steps towards thinning the body out to make it lighter?
And, about that cocobolo dust comment of mine: part of the reason it was uncomfortable with my nose was because of poor ventilation - something that tends to happen in a 10x12x10 box of a dorm room. Very fine powders of all sorts - all legal, I assure you - have that same effect on me.
And, about that cocobolo dust comment of mine: part of the reason it was uncomfortable with my nose was because of poor ventilation - something that tends to happen in a 10x12x10 box of a dorm room. Very fine powders of all sorts - all legal, I assure you - have that same effect on me.
I built the endcap tonight this one will accept single ball strings. I find David King inspiring so I think the bell shaping on the string retainer is fitting. I like the idea of it letting you know where the end of the neck is. The design is my own however, the way the strings are clamped is the difference from others. It's built from brass, I love working brass, being a metal worker for some time I've only lately got into working with brass. The funny thing about this metal is it cuts like butter, but if you try and rush a cut especially drilling, it can turn ugly very quickly. This thing should polish out very nice. Also now that it's built I can finish shaping the neck to meet the cap. I'll also point out that the string slots are not done yet so be nice! 
I also just about got the tuners done still need to make the built in bridge parts, I broke my 1/4" tap this morning and would have been done if not for that.
This stage will get sanded back.
Oh my lord that is gorgeous! I've never seen a finish that I've liked more.
