Newell Octave F style video

[Keith Newell]

I hate trying to sort through a ton of pictures to get the few I need so here is a video of the Newell Octave http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xswnNpPKUpw Sorry about the shop lighting but you'll get the idea. Let me know what you think....Mom don't post any gushy stuff they get it...
Keith

[Mike Black]

Is it left handed?

[Mike Black]

Oh, some weird image flipping. You mention it later in the video.

[Mandobart]

Looks and sounds great, Keith! How deep is that body? Looks huge. What's the scale length? I really like the dark binding, too. Never been a fan of white/ivory color binding. Hope the finger is healing well. You have an endpin jack, what kind of p'up? Or is it just there to make adding one easier? Thoughtful touch, for sure.

[Loretta Callahan]

Gorgeous, Keith! The tailpiece is a nice touch. You're playing really well, finger healing and all!

[Keith Newell]

It has a dual K&K pickups, the scale length is 22 1/2" and body depth is 3 3/8" and body with is 13 1/4". I know it looks big but in reality its smaller than some tenor guitars. The nut width is 1 5/16" and the bridge height is only .800" A real player and when people stand in front of it and want to hear it the first comment is "wow, it's pretty loud".
Keith
P.S. Those that have seen my channel on Facebook, Yes, I do have parts on Motorcycles in AMA and have run Daytona and now the latest 1-2 finish at Sonoma (Infinieon) raceway. Life is weird huh?

[Max Girouard]

Wow Keith,

That is a might fine instrument you've got there. Incredible one piece back!! Glad to hear your finger is on the mend, and great playing!

[mandopete]

Very cool Keith! Can you tell us abot the rationale for the zero fret?

[Keith Newell]

The sun finally came out so I could get some pictures that show the true color. As far as zero fret goes that horse has been beat many times on these forums. I'll just call it "my rationale".
Keith

[mandopete]

As far as zero fret goes that horse has been beat many times on these forums. I'll just call it "my rationale".

Sorry I asked.

[Keith Newell]

No I just meant that to start that topic it would be a discussion with everybody stating their opinion and not about the instrument itself. It would be like me saying I used a Tonerite on it
Keith

[mandopete]

No worries Keith - I really meant to ask if Chris Thile used a capo on this instrument would it define the true sound of bluegrass?