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Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3125 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, March 10, 2006 - 12:46 pm:    Hi Michael, Here's Chip's suggestions for getting the top, back and peghead out of that one big piece of wood. For the top: You should be able to see the sapwood will be avoided. I like the set of "eyes" and the pinching of the grain near the pickups and bridge. for the back: It's got those nice "pinches" again. And for the peghead: It's got all the neat characteristics of this wood crammed into one area. We'll cut both the front and back veneers from the same part. Let me know if these placements look good to you, or if you've got some other ideas. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3133 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 12:41 pm:    Hello there, Michael! Here's the remarked pieces: Top: Back: Only way to get the peghead out of the same board with this placement is by bookmatching the front: Which would actually look a little cooler since the center will get sanded away, bringing the pinches in closer. If you want to get a non-bookmatched peghead with simlar placement, this is about the only other choice: Note, this is a really quick Photoshop bit. The perspectives don't exactly match, but it should give you a rough idea. If you prefer to view it in your mind's eye, here's the two files: We are probably on the phone discussing this by now. bsee Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1092 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 1:00 pm:    Awesome - I so wanted a bookmatched peghead. Go for it! mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3136 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 5:56 pm:    After some Quickie Photoshop work: Top: This is just flipping the image - it will look slightly different when we do it for real. This is just to see if you like the general idea. Back: This will help you make your decision about the back laminate - if we're going to use this layout or the straight grain at the center. This one is also a a mirror image. guitarbeau New Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 9:13 pm:    Mica, thanks for all of your help. I'm looking forward to seeing the layout after our discussions. guitarbeau New Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 9:31 pm:    bsee, didn't go for the bookmatch. Or, at least not yet! I've been concentrating on the Zebras. bsee Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1096 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 9:36 pm:    Hey, you got some really interesting wood there. I don't think you can make a wrong decision about layout. Go with your gut and be guided by the experts. guitarbeau New Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 11:17 am:    Thanks bsee mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3172 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 6:45 pm:    From our conversation earlier this week, I think this will be the final layouts. For the top: For the back: For the peghead: Let me know if all looks good from where you sit. guitarbeau New Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 10:48 am:    For Reference: guitarbeau Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 8:46 am:    Susan, Mica, Valentino, Chip and everyone else at Alembic, Thank you so much for all of your hard work so far. I'm so excited. I have no doubt that this instument will take my playing Further. Guitarbeau mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3460 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 6:28 pm:    Chip evaluated the newest laminate nominations: Here's his favored line for the top: Of course, it's hard to see, but there is quilted figure on every square inch of this top. Not much contrast, but deep, jewel-like color and intense figure. And for the back: He was able to scoot the template a little into the more quilted end of the board, he thought you'ld like that to tie into the top laminate more. guitarbeau Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 7:46 pm:    Mica, I love both positionings. We are good to go!! Will it be possible to get the front and back of the peghead from either of these pieces? Thanks, Guitarbeau lidon2001 Intermediate Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 195 Registered: 4-2005 Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 11:03 pm:    Stunning wood. Magnificent. T dadabass2001 Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 633 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 7:42 am:    Mike, I love the quilted coco bolo for your top. Incredibly stunning! another Mike guitarbeau Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 22 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 8:22 pm:    Thanks T and Mike. I'm very excited about this project. I can't wait to see how it all comes together. Michael guitarbeau Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 23 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 9:39 am:    A cool photo I wanted to add for reference. guitarbeau Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 24 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 6:22 am:    A better shot: edwin Intermediate Member Username: edwin Post Number: 181 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 9:59 pm:    Am I the only one who sees Jesus in the bottom right of the back woods??????? Edwin