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mica

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« Reply #105 on: March 14, 2006, 05:56:02 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.

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« Reply #106 on: March 14, 2006, 09:13:49 PM »
Mica, thanks for all of your help. I'm looking forward to seeing the layout after our discussions.

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« Reply #107 on: March 14, 2006, 09:31:39 PM »
bsee, didn't go for the bookmatch. Or, at least not yet! I've been concentrating on the Zebras.

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« Reply #108 on: March 14, 2006, 09:36:20 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.

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« Reply #109 on: March 16, 2006, 11:17:32 AM »
Thanks bsee

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« Reply #110 on: March 16, 2006, 06:45:47 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.

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« Reply #111 on: March 18, 2006, 10:48:57 AM »
For Reference:

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« Reply #112 on: April 29, 2006, 08:46:22 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.
 
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« Reply #113 on: July 28, 2006, 06:28:30 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.

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« Reply #114 on: July 28, 2006, 07:46:07 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,  
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« Reply #115 on: July 28, 2006, 11:03:50 PM »
Stunning wood.  Magnificent.
 
T
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« Reply #116 on: July 29, 2006, 07:42:42 AM »
Mike,
I love the quilted coco bolo for your top. Incredibly stunning!
 
another Mike
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« Reply #117 on: July 30, 2006, 08:22:44 PM »
Thanks T and Mike. I'm very excited about this project. I can't wait to see how it all comes together.
 
Michael

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« Reply #118 on: July 31, 2006, 09:39:44 AM »
A cool photo I wanted to add for reference.
 

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« Reply #119 on: August 01, 2006, 06:22:23 AM »
A better shot: