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Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:21 pm**

Paul, any pics of anything that you are working on? =)

Sorry but you have spoiled us. We need our "fix".

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:36 pm**

Jwilli, I have a hunch that the Curmudge'll have some really yummy pictures of something special very soon!

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:05 pm**

Jwilli, thanks for posting this! I usually make that post and almost did earlier this evening. "I need a fix 'cuz I'm goin' down..."

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:30 pm**

Here's something I've had on the bench for a couple of weeks, and I just completed the woodwork today.

It's a 320 being converted into a 325, with special paint.

I added the soundhole (you may remember the discussion on sound hole size and placement a couple of weeks back) and narrowed the headstock so it would appear less like a boat paddle.

This one will be painted later this week. Wait 'till you see the color! Plus, one very unique Bigsby is going on it, too.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/325%20project/DSC00003.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/325%20project/DSC00004.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/325%20project/DSC00005.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/325%20project/DSC00006.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/325%20project/DSC00008.jpg

I have a bunch of other projects on the bench right now, including your very own 615, Jwilli, which is getting a bit more work to the fretboard before assembling it. I am still not 100% happy with it, but I will be when it leaves here...

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:33 pm**

Oooohhhh, too cool, Paul!

Is your 325 gonna be Turquoise?

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:38 pm**

This is a customer's guitar. Color will be something new.

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:45 pm**

Paul, When you convert the headstock to the smaller version, what happens to the tuner hole placement? My headstock is the bigger version and wouldn't mind a conversion.

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:00 pm**

Paul, the soundhole placement turned out graceful and tasteful. Nice choice. I hope the color ends up one of the transparent ones as the grain of the wood is beautiful.

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:01 pm**

Only one truss rod? Am I showing my ignorance of early models?

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:21 am**

Paul, very nice. That slash sound hole looks right at home on that 325.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:51 am**

Very nice Paul. The sound hole is perfect. Great scale, great position. Nice touch on the narrow end.

John is right, the grain on the body begs a trans or burst finish. Or...?

...Dean

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:54 am**

I just love this headstock Paul. Another 11 out of 10 project on the go.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:13 am**

The headstock had .150" (a bit more than 1/8") taken off each side. The top contour was left "as is". The tuner placement also remains the same.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:48 am**

Awesome. It seems there as fewer true craftsmen everyday.
I have great respect for such talent!

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:51 am**

Thanks Paul, do you work off of a template? (hint hint)

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