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    Default My A-5 variation finally done!

    Still have a little tweeking to do but she plays..Sounds really good. I have a friend with a good video camera who's gonna record it for me..I'll have it up soon.
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    Hughes F-5 #1
    Hughes A model #1
    1922 Gibson A-2
    1958 Gibson A-5

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    Default Re: My A-5 variation finally done!

    Beautiful work!

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    That's a beauty. Can't wait to hear it.
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    Nice! Great stain and finish work.

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    Default Re: My A-5 variation finally done!

    Actually, i'm not totally happy with the finish..It was my first venture with power buffing and I was somewhat intimidated-didn't want to burn through so it could be better..The next one will be easier..I hope!
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    Default Re: My A-5 variation finally done!

    I doesn't show in the photos too much. Looks beautiful to me. Love the coloring. Thing only thing I think would make it better would be the unplated bronze Oricco tailpiece. That tailpiece looks great with certain colors and I think it would look great on yours. It sure is a beauty and I can't wait to hear it.
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    Default Re: My A-5 variation finally done!

    I never seen that tailpiece..Nice deco design!..I agree that would be attactive.What tuners would one use to go with it? I was trying to keep track of hours and material cost to see if I can make these affordable-all that fancier stuff just adds to the bottom line, but it could be an upgrade. I have schaller tuners on it now and a CA bridge,with a standard stewmac tailpiece.
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    Just great!

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    Very impressive Vernon. Love how the burst came out.

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