00 Northwood African Blackwood/German Spruce

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September 02, 2011, 01:58:44 PM
Thought I would post some pictures of John's latest 00 for Me.


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September 02, 2011, 03:30:37 PM #1
African Blackwood is like an ebony or rosewood? I forget -- I know it's different from Australian Blackwood. Exciting stuff. Hope to see more pics.  :thumb
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September 02, 2011, 04:45:30 PM #2
I see beauty in the making.  Oh yeah.
September 02, 2011, 07:25:04 PM #3
African Blackwood is a Rosewood, Here are some more Pictures. Patience Patience is all I can do. John Is a Great Builder and very much under the radar.

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September 03, 2011, 12:57:06 AM #4
That's gonna' be one lovely guitar!@! :drool:
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September 20, 2011, 08:00:40 PM #5
Some more picture's


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September 20, 2011, 10:51:09 PM #6
Lovely! Thanks for the show. Hope it's all you hope for. Hope so.  :wacko:
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September 20, 2011, 11:47:47 PM #7
Whats the fingerboard wood?It looks beautiful.
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September 21, 2011, 01:07:44 AM #8
 :+1: Wow what a terrific instrument Carlos.
That Blackwood-set looks simply awesome and the Ziricote fretboard adds a beautiful touch.
I love the detail of the sapwood meeting up with the end-graft - nice touch.
And mr. McQuarry? - great builder and a good choice - well done, please keep us updated will you?
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September 21, 2011, 05:44:30 AM #9
Ziricote fretboard and Pyramid Bridge. Koa binding around the Body and Maple up the Neck.
I have a small collection of Northwood Guitars and this is my first 80's model from John. A little more bling. Larrivee and Northwoods are my favorite's.
I'll post more pictures as He sends them.

Thanks for looking
Carlos

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May 14, 2012, 09:45:20 AM #10
I finally got around to recording my Northwood African Blackwood/German Spruce 00. With just Microphones. A Rode K2 in Figure 8 on the Body and a Audio Technica 450 up on the neck with a little bleed from the vocal in that channel. Figure 8 on the Vocal Avantone CV-12.

Off Bruce's newest CD Small Source of Comfort

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge6yCkGHY0o&list=UUfVAJgmZ6RQBf0GO2I0dv

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May 14, 2012, 11:30:49 AM #11
Nice recording, I liked the quick psychedelic shot in the video. Good performance and nice sounding guitar.
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May 14, 2012, 01:46:26 PM #12
Wonderful! Like your fingerstyle playing. The guitar sounds great too. Super rosewood sound.
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May 14, 2012, 05:01:17 PM #13
Quote from: hadden on September 02, 2011, 03:30:37 PM
African Blackwood is like an ebony or rosewood? I forget -- I know it's different from Australian Blackwood. Exciting stuff. Hope to see more pics.  :thumb

African Blackwood is a Rosewood
Australian Blackwood is an Acacia (like Koa)


Carlos, that fingerboard looks fabulous.  I'm still of mixed minds about this modern trend of including sapwood along the center seam on the back though.
May 15, 2012, 12:20:02 AM #14
 Years ago sap wood pieces would be thrown out.  Now they are considered an upgrade.  Most who don't like it think it will "wear" out quicker than non sap wood, which then would cause structural problems.
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