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Comment by Juan Ramone aka "Sam I Am" on November 26, 2012 at 3:51pm

I like it! Has character, plain and simple! 

Comment by Brian S. Abbott on November 25, 2012 at 5:28pm

Thanks, I'm pretty sure I borrowed the idea from photos here. The headstock works with my limited skills/tools. I was worried it was too thin, but another one I made @ a year ago is holding up fine. Just don't use brass screws for string guides, they are too weak. See the way the guides aren't in line, I broke off a brass screw, replaced them both with steel. Too much form not enough function! 

Comment by Maddog on November 25, 2012 at 5:21pm

Looks good Brian, I like the headstock!

Comment by Brian S. Abbott on November 25, 2012 at 1:01pm

Thanks, this one turned out well, though each one is a learning activity. This is for the holiday gift exchange at my job at county mental health. I figured the gift of music was the best thing for one of my coworkers. The brick house box has some great tone. I doubled up to brace the neck inside the box as I cut too deeply for the box relief. I think that helps it sound better maybe? Anyway, it is much fun to make the CBGs, my next project for me is a tenor ukulele. I've got the strings already as an inspiration. I am grateful to all that post their work to inspire us to keep trying our ideas and learning new skills.

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