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Topic: Just Finished #122 |
Chet Wilcox
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Illinois, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 3:47 pm |
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I just finished building this and it is Going to Canada. I think it is Beautiful,I just wanted to share The Picture. Chet
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Calvin Walley
From:
colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 4:42 pm
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now thats what i call a pretty guitar
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Mullen SD-10 /nashville 400
gotta love a Mullen!!!
Guitars that i have owned in order are :
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 4:42 pm
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Chet, That IS a beautiful guitar to be sure!! Send me a PM on pricing for a D-10, all wood with 2" over hight legs and rods. 8 and 4. Thanks
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Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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A. J. Martinez
From:
Ca.
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 6:43 pm
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| Chet....Super guitar |
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Ron !
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 8:15 pm
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Chet,
you have outdone yourself on this one.
This one looks the best.IMO the best one you have ever done.You are really getting 100% on this cabinet work.
Unbelievable sharp looking guitar with a lot of great inlay work.
Thumbs up bigtime.
Ron |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 12:32 am
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Real nice one Chet ! 
you can be proud alright
i've watched you over the years & i consider your steels & skills have greatly improved
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 4:23 am
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Wow Chet. Your steels keep getting prettier and prettier. Keep up the good work.
Duncan
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 5:08 am
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Chet, congrats on #122!!! That is a beautiful looking guitar. I love the color scheme and that shade of red color. Red seems to go so well with the lovely natural tone of the maple.
Judging by the level of shine on the key head it looks like you got that down to a "T" also...something I am struggling with.
I wonder who is the lucky Canadian?
I would love to see a pic of the undercarriage also...
Now..on to # 123! |
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Chet Wilcox
From:
Illinois, USA (deceased)
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 9:29 am
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| Bent, I used Cherry Red Stain, and Nitrocellulas Laquer from Stewart Mc Donnalds, 5 coats of laquer, and then sanded flat with 330 grit sandpaper between each coat of Laquer, then 1000 Steel wool and then a paper towel to buff the shine. I will get a picture of the under carriage when i can get some sunshine, cloudy here . my camera is not to good, Chet |
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 9:46 am
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| Chet. Proud of you for such great looking work. Hope all is well with you. |
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 1:40 pm
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Chet, thanks for the tips..
Hm..would you say that the red in the picture turned out a tad darker than in real life?
I am also using Nitro Cellulose ( Instrument lacquer)
I am getting nervous because StewMac wont ship that stuff across the border, and a supplier I found in Quebec, is so slow getting it in and I am pretty well ready for it.
Again, a beautiful job and I am looking forward to seeing the upside down picture! |
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Chet Wilcox
From:
Illinois, USA (deceased)
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 2:45 pm
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| Bent, the Red dye is actually very red that has to be mixed with water or alcohol. but the tiger Maple made the dark marks. |
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Adam Hay
From:
Amherstburg, ON, Canada
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 4:39 pm
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I guess I might as well pipe in on this since Chet built me the exact guitar I wanted. I look forward to receiving #122 in the next couple of weeks. Chet, everybody is right...I never imagined that I would get such a beautiful hand finished instrument. I can't thank you enough for the work you put into it. It's absolutely stunning and I can't wait to play it! Thanks so much, Chet, It's been a pleasure dealing with you...
Adam
I'll try to post a few more pics once I have it in my hands. |
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Chuck Thompson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 6:55 pm
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| congrats to Chet and Adam! - that's a pretty axe! |
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Casey Lowmiller
From:
Kansas
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 7:46 pm
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Mighty slick Chet!!!
Casey
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 9:03 pm
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Really nice work Chet. I like it!
JW
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 19 Apr 2009 8:47 am
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I am going to chime in as well. The Wilcox guitar is really starting to come into its own. This horn is a real beauty ! I just love that laquer. Chet has always dealt with me on an upfront basis,and I only wish I had the cash to get a new horn such as this fine example. Right now I am trying to make up my mind whether to go with a D-10 or a U-12. If I go with the Uni,I will have to switch builders,If I go with the double,my back will never forgive me ! What a dilemma. I still love Chet's guitars. I have owned two and they just keep getting more advanced and more beautiful,not to mention they have both been tone monsters.
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Mike Poholsky
From:
Kansas, USA
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Posted 19 Apr 2009 8:59 am
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Man, I love laquered wood guitars. Chet, that's a beauty.
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Chet Wilcox
From:
Illinois, USA (deceased)
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Posted 20 Apr 2009 5:19 am
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pics, of undercarriage, camera is a little blurry.
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Pat Comeau
From:
New Brunswick, Canada
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2009 11:17 am
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FREAKIN' WOW....that is awesome looking....Never seen one before.
Looks like 3/4" maple and rope inlay and the BEST PICKUP ever made in the TrueTone....Awesome work.
I'm highly impressed....
Ricky
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 20 Apr 2009 12:26 pm clean !
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Chet,
That Under carriage is clean man. You are making some right beautiful guitars these days !
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Daniel Eaton
From:
Weare , NH , USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2009 2:37 pm
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#122 rates a 20 with me on a 1 thru 10 scale. absolutely gorgeous
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Steven Black
From:
Gahanna, Ohio, USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2009 4:11 pm Wilcox steel guitars
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| Wow!!! I want one, Great job Chet, nice looking axe. |
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