Members bjorn-fjord Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 I've never posted picks of my stuff before for fear of violating spamming rules or appearing like an immodest jerk but everyone has responded very well to pics posted of other's work (Tim McKnight, GuitarCapo, etc...). So here goes... Here we have solid Master-Grade Koa Resonator, a Koa and Engelmann Double-O-ish thing, and a straight-up Sitka and Indian Rosewood Sloped Dread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members simplygoodmusic Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Wow! Fantastic looking gits. The first one looks like a really fun thing, and the second is just to my liking - simplicity with an added twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhythmdoctor Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Do you do everything (inlay work as well)? Just amazingly jaw-dropping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chirpy_72 Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 I really dig the shape of the bridge on that dread ! Your choice in bindings reminds me of the bindings I see on Flamenco guitars. Don't be hesitant to proudly display your handiwork, it truly is a thing of beauty. Personally, I love the see threads by folks who build. The whole creation process is amazing. You ever read a book called "Guitar - An American Life" by Tim Brookes? It chronicles the creation of a custom guitar. An awesome read for anyone who plays the instrument. Again, great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Yikes, those things are beautiful. I will take one of each. I will... er... gladly pay you Tuesday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AugTPD Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 I absolutely love the sloped shoulder dread. There's no way I could afford it, but if I could you would surely have a buyer for it already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Wow! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 My heart beat a whole lot faster when I saw that reso. Clips, vids, etc??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StringJunky Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 That resonator gives me a funny feeling in my pants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T.B. Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 That Koa Resonator is sooooooooooo . Stunning work bjorn-fjord. Trina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjorn-fjord Posted April 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Thanks everybody. I really appreciate the comments. Now to address the questions: Yes, I do all the inlay work and everything else. The only thing I don't make is the tuners, the fretwire, and the bridge pins. I have not read the book by Tim Brookes but I've just added it to my "must read list". Thanks! Sorry, no clips or vids. I don't have the means to record anything. I know I should do something about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Well done Sir... A true craftsman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattSkibaIsGOD Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 They are both great looking guitars, but that sloped-dread is beyond awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 I'll just say that with the contributions you make to this forum you darn well better be beating your drum. I've always felt that you should have a link to your site in your sig - most folks here have no idea who you are (or what you are making). Spam? That ain't spam. That is just simply a couple of incredible guitars. God, cutting those palm tree f-holes makes me shudder - I'd end up with a whole pile of koa spliniters. Thanks for posting these, Bjorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 Simply beautiful! I especially like the angular bridge on the dread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 Beautiful work. Love to hear that Res sometime... Borrow or grab a Olympus digital recorder ($25 vn-3100pc) and you can make a recording you can USB to your computer. It has a mic input too. Not real great sound but will do. I take one to all my lessons and record them. Again, great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 Those are spectacular! That has to be the most beautiful resonator I've ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pk1fan Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 Like the Reso ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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