I finally got around to making these. Most folks I talked with about it weren't into them. A pal back in Memphis was roughing up his top, so I repaired the scratches & made this happen. I'll be mixing them into batches. 

In other news, I'm cooking through a batch of A-5's! Tops are on & I'm working on necks, now! I'll post photos when I get a chance.

Well, I'm missed the crap out of Wintergrass. We are moving along, though! Shooting to scrape binding, spray shellac sanding seal, brush varnish, and French polish this week. I'm ready to see them come to life! Finish should be cured by the end of March! I'll post more as the finishing progresses, and I'll put the word out when I string these kids up! I can't wait to hear what we get with the mix of bracing! All one-piece tops! 3 braced with tone bars, and two with different X patterns!

Finished carving out binding channel last night! Pretty excited about having 3 with tone bars & 2 different X-Braces (one way forward). All 1-Piece tops from the same piece of Alaskan Sitka! Maybe ready for Wintergrass! We'll see!

Finish is cured! Strung up and ready for action! I'll be at Stevenson (GorgeGrass) Friday-Sunday with a few! Strong bunch! Very pleased with tone, volume & playability! 

This is where they really come to life! Seeing the figure punch through! And listening to... Shellac. Just 'cause. Steve Albini is a wizard. Currently, two from this run are spoken for, just in case anyone is interested. The other three might go pretty fast. The last batch was spoken for within a couple weeks of the finish curing. Very excited to hear them again! Ants in my pants!

Moving right along with this run! Strung up in the white a few days ago & they all have a lot to say! On track for Stevenson Bluegrass (or GorgeGrass, now?)! 

Very pleased with this bunch!!! Screamin' from the start! They'll take turns on the vibrator rack & we'll be at Wintergrass Fri-Sun!!!