fryovanni Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I have been working on a guitar for my mother. The design has been a bit tuff for me (floral theme), and I am not really an inlay guy. However after grilling Chris V. many times, and a bunch of try this and try that till I get the look I am after. I think I am getting close. I am not real good at this stuff, but it has been fun getting back into it a little more. The Rosette The Rosette, with headstock inlay(top), and some test runs. link While cutting link Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I think it's coming along quite well. How did you do the lines on the wings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Oh wow, very nice work! I swear there is not enough time in the day to study every aspect of building guitars. After finally doing some of my first extremely simple positions markers, I must say that complex inlays like yours amaze me even more, I couldn't believe how difficult it was to get tight fits. The really impressive part is the color of the wood, I can't imagine inlaying on something that light. I really can't wait to see that guitar all finished, its going to be amazing. Great stuff Rich, very impressive for someone who doesn't fancy themselves a skilled inlayer. Man, I bet some hours went into those inlays huh? Any idea on time frame for just cutting. I know that had to take a while. Heck, all I did today was cut out a small v block inlay and install it and it took me forever, though it was more of a repair. Keep the progress pictures coming on that guitar, I can't wait to see it. Best of luck. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtg116 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 This looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Rich is overly modest. I could never get a route in spruce that tight! Him grilling me, pff hahahaha. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Rich is overly modest. I could never get a route in spruce that tight! Him grilling me, pff hahahaha. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) Jon, Those lines are pencil. I mark where I have to scribe, which has to be done a little later. Jason, I am not sure how long it really took (in terms of hours spent working). I started working on this concept about 8 to 9 months ago, All total I would imagine it is a day and a half to two days worth of actual work for the rosette. I had to draw and redraw the headstock and design 3 times as well as cut the headstock inlay three times before I got what I wanted. I would like this one to turn out really well because it is for my mother. Chris, Your the only guy I asked for advise on inlay my friend. Straight to the best you know . Peace,Rich Edited October 8, 2007 by fryovanni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Seriously, very nice work. And like Chris, although I do do a fair bit of inlay work (working on a big vine right now), I really don't like inlaying in light-coloured woods. That spruce looks almost CNC clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Super clean, nicely designed, but above all that *great* material selection - the fabric of the dress is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Mattia, Believe me I was begging for a nice hunk of Ebony half way through inlaying that soundboard. Spruce has a lovely way of getting all furry as you route it. I actually had to cut the inlay in with an exacto knife (full depth) and chip with a chisel, I couldn't even see the lines as soon as I got within about 1/8" from the outer edge of the pattern. Setch, Thanks for the nice comments, I really struggle with material selection (as you can see I had to cut a few roses before I found a material that looked good to me). I wish the my camera could capture the look a little more accurately, it looks much slicker in person. Well I better get on the ball and brace it so I can close the box this sometime this year. Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ooten2 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Fantastic stuff, Rich! You have a ton of patience, and it shows in the quality of your work. I love how the inlay overlaps and goes into the soundhole. Very nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinDoug Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Very nice work! Great design too... I like how you oriented the main piece of MOP you used in the dress. The natural pillowing in the piece gives it depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinedwards Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 not my thing at all, but that is STUNNING work. SUPERB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmarlin Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Very nice work! Great design too... I like how you oriented the main piece of MOP you used in the dress. The natural pillowing in the piece gives it depth. Also the top part of the dress how you turned it so the shading goes across, awesome work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diatonick Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Awsome. This proves you are inlay guy. Percfect design and material selection. Your mother will love it. -diatonick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 That is one of the best rosettes that I have ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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