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Offline Blackfalcon

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Pair of Aces
« on: June 18, 2010, 11:02:46 AM »
Here is a pair of Texas Ebony Trumpets made for a forum member that he requested I post for him. This was a pretty special piece of Texas Ebony, it was cut with some of the bark still on it and had a lot of cream colored sapwood on one side, next to that a reddish color ranging to an olive color deeper in the heartwood. It took some studying to determine where to make the cuts to get the best yield and the coloration desired. It was difficult to capture the color accurately in the photograph, they are actually somewhat darker with more of an olive and brown tint, the contrasting grain is stunning with a lot of chatoyance.....
Hope this is what you were looking for buddy! Thanks for looking, Dave
 

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2010, 11:09:22 AM »
Beautiful wood and craftsmanship as always Dave. RkLu RkLu
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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2010, 11:22:15 AM »
Awesome work as usual Dave! Those look great!

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2010, 11:24:56 AM »
Dave, You make the most beautiful Trumpets!!!!!  *bowing* *bowing*

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2010, 11:44:07 AM »
Great looking pair.  *cool*
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Offline AlanKrow

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2010, 11:48:52 AM »
Great job Dave!! Two beauties..

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2010, 11:52:25 AM »
A very beautiful pair of trumpets, Dave......

     You really brought the best out of the grain.... RkLu
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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2010, 12:04:55 PM »

... I'm sure likin' that TX Ebony more & more - like every time I see a fine set of callers like these two - very nice Dave, & congrats to the new owner of those beauties ... 8) 8)

"would sure hate to hav' to pick between the two of 'em"                                                                                     TFM 101 ... ::)

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2010, 12:25:55 PM »
Couple of great looking trumpets Dave!!  *up*

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2010, 01:28:17 PM »
Couple of great looking trumpets Dave!!  *up*

I also like the presentation of those calls in the picture. *up*

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2010, 03:13:49 PM »
Great looking set of trumpets Dave  RkLu.
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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2010, 04:38:30 PM »
Nice !

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2010, 04:41:36 PM »
Now that's a pair!!!

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2010, 05:08:54 PM »
Both of those trumpets are simply beautiful Dave. Most Texas Ebony that I've seen is somewhat Chocalate Brown to Olive in appearance. Very nice wood and I'd say you made the right cuts to turn them into some turkey KILLERS. The owner will be pleased I'm sure.
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Offline Blackfalcon

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Re: Pair of Aces
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2010, 06:34:35 PM »
Thanks guys! Ralph, the wood is actually more olive colored than the picture shows, some woods are hard to photograph in direct sunlight. I did try to color correct but there is only so much one can do.