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  1. Feb-24-2014, 3:54pm #1
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    Default The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Here are a few shots of the latest F-5 off the work bench. Working on some really exciting new F-5's as well; stay tuned. Enjoy!


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  3. Feb-24-2014, 4:14pm #2
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    That's beautiful Robb!

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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    That's really nice !! Well Done sir !!
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Very nice, you should be proud. How does it sound?
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Wow, that looks great! What's the logo material?
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Very nice. Classy.
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Tremendous!
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Beautiful!
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Es Magnifico!
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    A work of art, to be sure.
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Thanks all for the good input! I always appreciate the thoughts of others after completing an instrument. Andrew, the logo is mother of pearl; it's just the varnish that alters the color a bit.
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Robb, that is one fine looking F5! Nice work! Love the burst!
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Super nice! I love the silking in that top.
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    +1

    That's got it all. Superb work. Love that back/sides too. Very tasty indeed.
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Very, very nice Robb!

    It's cool to see that you haven't completely lost interest in the traditional style while also creating the unique instruments from the alternative tonewoods.

    I love it all!
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Wow, pretty much perfection! Very tempting....
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    Simply Beautiful !
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    Default Re: The latest Elkhorn F-5 off the work bench

    I've used up my list of superlatives on all of Robb's other awesome instruments,but the 'Fern' headstock on this one is mouthwatering, & the rest of it is just as good - sheer class !,
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