Part deux of the photo editing tonight involved cleaning up pics of a guitar that's been around for four years now. (Wow, it's been that long, eh?) This one was my first foray into the GS body shape, and has a completely different voice than the 916ce I posted earlier...
http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/gs-1.jpgThe idea on this build was to keep it as subdued and simple as possible, but not without a little pizzazz, compliments of Mother Nature. Cocobolo back & sides is topped with the silkiest piece of Engelmann you'll ever see. Curly Koa was used for the rosette and binding of the body, fretboard and headstock.
http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/gs-2.jpgThe blank fretboard allows your eyes to easily follow it up to the headstock, which features another beautiful piece of Cocobolo.
http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/gs-hs.jpghttp://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/gs-4.jpgBaby's got back on this GS, with a killer display of Coco sapwood and heartwood. Truly a work of art...
http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/gs-3.jpgActually, after discussing what I was looking for, Chris Wellons, wood guru/production wizard and all around great guy, took a bit of artistic license on this one and put together a multi-piece back that looks amazing! Take a careful look at the picture below - Haw many pieces of Cocobolo are there in this back? Bonus question - How many pieces of Koa are there? (Don't include the binding in your answer!)
http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/gs-5.jpgThe end result is a guitar that is elegant in its visual simplicity, and has a voice that will knock you off your feet! Responsive to a light touch, the Cocobolo and Engelmann combination provides more of a mid push than EIR/Sitka with plenty of snap and drive. A completely different voice from the 916ce and a real treat to play.
