| Project by Jimboe | posted 11-24-2011 08:44 PM | 3567 views | 23 times favorited | 40 comments |  |
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This was my best project to date …not only did i learn new things about box building but also made a good friend in the process (esp about glass ;) ) The case is made with birdseye maple .The skirt is made with amboyna burl and ebony feet.
The button was made with the cut off from the skirt . The keys (notes) made from ebony also. The music boards (sound board base) made with mahogany as is the inside casing . The glass slides open to get to the note …the slots are lined with felt to eliminate the glass from vibrating .
here is a video if ya want to listen to the note
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKF7618gEIA
Thanks for looking hope yall enjoy it .
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DocSavage45
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#1 posted 11-24-2011 08:53 PM
Damn. It’s great. You mastered this piece.
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woodworm
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#2 posted 11-24-2011 09:05 PM
Wow! beautiful…!!!
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#3 posted 11-24-2011 09:11 PM
how did you make the notes?
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#4 posted 11-24-2011 09:17 PM
Wow! I can see a lot of thought went into this. Absolutely gorgeous!
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#5 posted 11-24-2011 09:39 PM
Beautiful!
The Notes And Corners are Great!!
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dustysawyer
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#6 posted 11-24-2011 09:57 PM
Best box I’ve seen on L J. You might get invited to make the keynote address at the annual box maker’s meeting! I’m embarrassed that I don’t recognize the tune?
Jimboe
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#7 posted 11-24-2011 10:09 PM
Thanks dusty =)
Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #3
Ben
The notes are keys with dowels at the end =)
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#8 posted 11-24-2011 10:19 PM
Fantastic, truly beautiful, thankyou for sharing!
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#9 posted 11-24-2011 10:36 PM
Outstanding… I like it all.
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a1Jim
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#10 posted 11-24-2011 10:46 PM
superb work of art, amazing woods and such outstanding attention to detail . A+++++
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abie
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#11 posted 11-24-2011 10:48 PM
What can I say that has not been expressed.
Beautiful..
TNX for sharing.
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#12 posted 11-24-2011 11:07 PM
Home run. Just a beautiful piece Jimboe.
Everything about this works.
-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/
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#13 posted 11-24-2011 11:11 PM
Now that’s hitting the “HIGH NOTE”, beautifully executed…BC
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#14 posted 11-24-2011 11:36 PM
Very beautiful…I bet whomever gets this will cherish it.
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#15 posted 11-24-2011 11:41 PM
absolutely amazing work! You have created a great show piece there, it’s unique and very elegant.
incredible!
-- Work consists of whatever a body is OBLIGED to do, and Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do. -Mark Twain
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