LINT MEETING
December 2005 NOTES


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Chris Jenkins sponsored the December meeting at his home and shop in Mansfield. LINT wishes to thank Chris and Robin for their hospitality on such short notice.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CHUCK LEE FOR HAVING BACKUP PHOTOS OF THE DECEMBER MEETING….we had technical problems with our primary camera.
Matt Jacobs presented his latest instrument which is rosewood and spruce 12 string guitar. He has been trying to perfect his waterborne finish system and made a very good effort this time around. Take a close look at the rosette and bridge design. Also notice the silk figure in the spruce top…good wood selection here.
Mike Imhoff accepted the offer to play it for us and did a wonderful job as the test driver for Matt’s newest creation.
Chris Jenkinsws his latest guitar which will be presented as the prize for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. Wormy Rosewood back and sides with a red cedar top make a unique combination for this finger picker.

Joe Morgan is the guinea pig for the group and always does great tunes for the crowd.
Here is a close-up of the spalted maple rosette Chris has wrought. Nice, clean work.
Dan Fobert brought a walnut bouzouki which incorporates a really nice “Spiro-graph” rosette. The walnut back and sides had very subtle flame throughout. Take a close look at these shots.
Lewis Bauer just completed a custom viola made from Big Leaf flamed maple. The workmanship is his usual …excellent. The customer is a young Florida girl whom we hear is a very gifted musician.
A Note for 2005:


As yet another year comes to a close, LINT has shown through the efforts of its members that fellowship, passion and determination produce wonderful results. Each individual has their own ideas and also draws from the inspiration of others to produce innovation and creativity.

Review for a moment the meeting notes, photos and articles of the last year and think of how much better we are now than the year before. In the Japanese culture there is a term for this reflection. Kai-zen means continuous improvement or the art of perfection. Although we never attain perfection, we always improve.

Review your work and improve it by using what you’ve learned and experienced. Even mistakes are great teachers.


Please remember those who gave us this great nation and those who protect it so we can keep on building these fine instruments…….good luck in 2006!

All the best,

Bo Walker – President, LINT