That's great Jerry, nice work. Yeah finishing is the longest and most daunting part I find - when you're making a mess everything's great, then you have to clean it up... The luthier who actually enjoys sanding must be the happiest man in the world!
Well this was outstanding Jerry, and you saved me a lot of time and trouble, I will never build a 12 string. You did a wonderful job, you should be very proud of the work you do
It sounds like sandpaper when you go over the service. Indeed, you need paper that cuts through it and building layer after layer. Then in the end polish and you have a museum piece ✨️ 😊. I love your video's by the way. I loved this story. What a guitar can do in a man's life 👏 💙
Love 12 strings and they are all I ever play anymore...love your custom Dreadnought Jerry! Not the instrument for someone like you with arthritic hands though.
That guitar looks great and sounds fantastic! I can tell by the smile on your face that you're pleased too! I'm looking forward to the song, hearing Emeri sing is always a special treat.
some folks apply to much pressure while sanding and not sense the sand paper cutting .. it takes some practice to sense the paper cutting doing it's job .. that's why when they sand with their fingers actually cuts a finger sand grove .. you must be applying just the right pressure with your fingers ... it's all about letting the tools do what they are supposed to do ... it's skill and awareness true craftsman learn over the years ... great job !
Sounds and looks amazing. You should ship it to me and I'll break it in over the next few decades.....when the Scottish fellow wants it I'll most likely send it to him. Plus you won't have it taking up room in your shop. Everyone wins.
Mr Jerry Rosa has been sanding all day Applying oil finish and then removing the same away Filling up the holes toothpick and all Removing leopard spots having a ball Getting near the end of that 12 string wood Its looking good and you know it should Jerry needs a break his hands are sore That delicate finish job shook him to the core sorry people this is that last 12 string, there will be no more. (anyway that's what he said) The Finish poem dedicated to master Luthier Jerry Rosa.
Your absolutely right about sanding with the small sandpaper squares. If your trying to level a large rough surface, then absolutely use a sanding block. What your doing is very fine sanding that benifits greatly from precision sanding with your fingertips. There is no device better designed and more capable than your fingertips and your brain. It takes some practice to get the "feel" for it, but once you realize the control and precision of the technique you use, it really is the best process.
Jerry, I think that is the best sounding 12-string I have ever heard. it is also one of the best looking guitars I have seen. Absolutely beautiful in every way. Thanks for sharing it with us.
What a beautiful result - worth all the workwhich defines the instrument. A big shout out to the players/singer of the music throughout - esp mandolin, banjo slide gtr and singers. Great writing also :-)
What an enjoyable series, watching the 12 string come to life. I am amazed at the sustain. I wish my old Epiphone was half as good. Thank you for the content and the hard work. I am excited to see and hear Emeri play it.
Superb sounding 12, Jerry - one of the very best that I've ever heard in all my 58 years of loving and playing 12's. Your guitar has a perfect balance from bass across to treble with plenty of traditional jangle but without any harsh overtones. It's very rare to find a 12 built to such exceptional standards which still has that almost 'raw' musicality of a 12 which just begs to be strummed AND used for playing instrumentally. It will sound just as good when played quietly and with subtlety and also when strummed vigorously. I'd bet it is also well-suited to fingerstyle - and that is not always easy on a 12. My love of 12's began in 1963 after hearing the Rooftop Singers 'Walk right in' (1962) and then finding an LP of 12 string instrumentals in a music store in Birmingham (UK) in 1963. It was by Billy Strange who became and has remained one of my all-time 12 string heroes. He died not too long ago, but his music often rings out in my home. He would have LOVED your guitar, Jerry . . . an absolute, instant, one-of-a-kind classic. During those 58 years I have owned and played many 12's and, with one exception, always kept them tuned one whole tone below standard. If folks don't know Billy Strange and his 12 string - this is the LP I found back in '63 . . . th-cam.com/video/dM7arCdXsKY/w-d-xo.html Of course, Glen Campbell was a top session man and was well known for playing a 12 . . . th-cam.com/video/mFp7L2Bb35g/w-d-xo.html If you're a real fan of 12's, this CD is superb. It hgs a wide range of instrumental styles by many of the Greats . . . th-cam.com/video/cHVsxm0lezY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=DickRosmini-TopicDickRosmini-Topic
I have really enjoyed watching this build from Melbourne Australia Jerry, Thank you, the guitar looks and sound amazing, I can only imagine how good it sound in real life.
That is everything I knew it would be....WOW What a great 12 string guitar, and what a great sound..... I just love it Jerry..God Bless ya all at the Rosa String Works
When I have applied Tru Oil to two of my builds, I use foam wedge makeup applicators you can get by the bag full at the drugstore. They make a smooth thin coat and can be disposed of after each use.
Hello Jerry. This one is a master piece for sure !! This paduck wood is natural amazing red, that is very rare. It sound so good !!! Bravo c,est vraiment une très belle guitare. H i from Normandy France. Antoine
Thanks so much for making these videos. This 12 string series has been a wonderful learning experience! Enjoyed every minute. Greetings from Amsterdam.
Amazing! Thanks for putting all the hours & hours in making the 12 string! It was fascinating to see how you always overcome problems and obstacles in your way! You ARE the MAN!
I made a coffee table and 2 end table set with Padauk tops and when I thought of the idea i was thinking "i wonder why you dont see more Padauk out there as the cost isnt insane and its an amazing looking wood". Then I started finishing it and understood why.
Absolutely beautiful!!! Amazing. Considering how it it seemed to fight you every step of the way, you certainly out did yourself, in my opinion. Amazing, stunning, beautiful, almost makes me want to get another 12 string. No maybe not, last one I had was 1986, & I "forgot" that one when I left Texas.(last I heard it was in San Antonio.). Jerry you are amazing, or as my granddaughter would say "The awesomest"!!! Beautiful guitar!!! (or did i already say that?)
Great series on the 12 string build, watched every episode! Learned so much about proper guitar building with fantastic tips and tricks that I'll be using on a couple 12 strings that are in dire need of a little work! Lifting bridge(Ovation) and bowed top(Ibanez), yikes! Like you always say, "It is what it is!"Thank you Jerry!
I hope the guy that ordered it is alright. Weird that you can't get ahold of him. If something did happen, surely someone from his family would have access to emails and credit card information and all that. But that is a beautiful guitar.
Really enjoyed this series, Jerry, and the look of satisfaction on your face while playing it was icing on the cake. Your diligence and attention to detail really payed off in a beautiful and unique instrument whose tone and volume is quite incredible. Big thumbs up from me.
I've had a Tru-Oil finish on a black-powder rifle that's about 40 years old. Tru-Oil is a tough finish. I'd call it nearly impervious to soap and water, gun oils, etc. Dirt, grime, and chemicals you'd never get close to a guitar. :)
Wow,that is a real beautiful guitar.the sound is simply perfect.i could tell it has quite a bit of volume as well.every string rings out as clear as a bell.might just be the best sounding 12 string ive ever heard.someone will surely be a happy camper when they set their hands and eyes on that beautiful work of art.i can only wish it was mine.great job youve done on that.i think you should keep it.🙏😊💥🎵🎶🎵🎵
What an absolutely stunning guitar, sounds amazing and will only open up and sound better and better, what a task for you though Jerry, i said it before, you have the patience of a saint and your quality of work and attention to detail is staggering, thank you so much for sharing your amazing work, and letting everyone come along for the journey, watching a true luthier at work. As always. Peace and Love from Bonny Scotland. Andy.
Watch your videos with great interest and learn much from them. Another hobby is hotrods. For automotive paint, there is an additive for fisheyes. Wondering if that might help you in getting the coverage you need with your oil varnish finishes.
Hi Jerry, I’ve had the exact same problem.. then I discovered never use sandpaper on oil.. the sandpaper leaves debris which is what you’re feeling now. The trick I learned via trial and error was simpler than you might think. 1.) apply/brush (I use foam brushes) Tru-oil filler multiple times to build up the layers. 2.) between each layer, after a 1-2 day cure time, use 0000 steel wool until smooth Lather;rinse;repeat until grain is smooth, or where you like it 3.) finish with final coat Tru-oil using the same above method. Let cure for at least 5 days until all layers are fully cured.. rushing now will make you start all over again.. don’t ask how I know.. 😬 Final buff with wheel or automotive buffer.. I’ve even used semi chrome to touch up spots that won’t buff out. Give it a try on your next project. Let me know how you make out. Good luck!
Don't know if this would apply to musical interments ....But my uncle who made fine furniture with special type wood..........I asked him once how he filled in the wood pores much like seen in this video on that guitar .......He said he mixed his finish with turps...thinner in the first coats and mixing up more finish to turps...until he had filled the pores and then full coats of finish after this......As I said I only know this worked for him I am talking here in the late 1960s ......he died 1980 at 94 yrs old .....he was a master builder with wood ...but what finish he used I don't know but I do know he also did the Linseed oil hand rub or what he called French polishing on some of his furniture ..I'll leave it to you who is more in tune with what he would have done ......beautiful Jerry ....thanks
Another awesome series of videos. Love them Jerry. I'm a big fan of 12 string guitars. Have 3 of them now. If this sale happens to fall thru, keep me in mind. Would love to grab it. Thanks
That's great Jerry, nice work. Yeah finishing is the longest and most daunting part I find - when you're making a mess everything's great, then you have to clean it up... The luthier who actually enjoys sanding must be the happiest man in the world!
Well this was outstanding Jerry, and you saved me a lot of time and trouble, I will never build a 12 string. You did a wonderful job, you should be very proud of the work you do
Watching your hands scraping and working are the hands of a true craftsman. I love watching
Absolutely beautiful Jerry!!! So sad it's the last hurrah! I'll take her if you can't get ahold of him!!! And I'm of Scottish heritage! 😃
one of the best sounding 12 strings I ever heard!
Man!!! That sounds awesome on the computer, guaranteed that if I heard it in person... I'd be begging for it to come home with me!!!
Jerry, it's beautiful and the sound is just unbelievable. I am watching and listening on a cell phone I can only imagine the sound in person.
It sounds like sandpaper when you go over the service. Indeed, you need paper that cuts through it and building layer after layer. Then in the end polish and you have a museum piece ✨️ 😊. I love your video's by the way. I loved this story. What a guitar can do in a man's life 👏 💙
😎🙌🏼 pretty pretty pretty I definitely loved watching every step of the journey that we got to go with you
This was WORTH THE WAIT! WOW! I am so impressed. It looks beautiful. And that sound! Proud of you for getting this done Jerry. Revel in your victory!
Love 12 strings and they are all I ever play anymore...love your custom Dreadnought Jerry! Not the instrument for someone like you with arthritic hands though.
That guitar looks great and sounds fantastic! I can tell by the smile on your face that you're pleased too! I'm looking forward to the song, hearing Emeri sing is always a special treat.
Worth the wait Jerry it sounds gorgeous 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧
Thoroughly enjoyed the build. I would keep checking for updates and the finished product did not disappoint. Thanks for sharing.great job.
I still like using bleached shellac as it's nice and thin and doesn't build up too much.
some folks apply to much pressure while sanding and not sense the sand paper cutting .. it takes some practice to sense the paper cutting doing it's job .. that's why when they sand with their fingers actually cuts a finger sand grove .. you must be applying just the right pressure with your fingers ... it's all about letting the tools do what they are supposed to do ... it's skill and awareness true craftsman learn over the years ... great job !
Makes me happy too.
This is my favourite of all your builds that I've watched. Something very special about the sound of a XII string.
Sounds and looks amazing. You should ship it to me and I'll break it in over the next few decades.....when the Scottish fellow wants it I'll most likely send it to him. Plus you won't have it taking up room in your shop. Everyone wins.
That guitar is only described as a "WOW". Beautifully done Jerry. Keep on smiling.
Thanks Jerry that guitar is by far the best looking and sounding 12 string ive ever seen great video
Mr Jerry Rosa has been sanding all day
Applying oil finish and then removing the same away
Filling up the holes toothpick and all
Removing leopard spots having a ball
Getting near the end of that 12 string wood
Its looking good and you know it should
Jerry needs a break his hands are sore
That delicate finish job shook him to the core
sorry people this is that last 12 string, there will be no more.
(anyway that's what he said)
The Finish poem dedicated to master Luthier Jerry Rosa.
Wow, that peghead looks magnificent with the tuning machines in!
Fretboard color is what makes it for me...so unique.
Would be a dream to own that guitar, though I'm pretty sure I couldn't afford it. Beautiful.
Your absolutely right about sanding with the small sandpaper squares. If your trying to level a large rough surface, then absolutely use a sanding block.
What your doing is very fine sanding that benifits greatly from precision sanding with your fingertips. There is no device better designed and more capable than your fingertips and your brain. It takes some practice to get the "feel" for it, but once you realize the control and precision of the technique you use, it really is the best process.
Beautiful work Jerry...thank you for sharing 👏
beautiful as ever Jerry, can't wait to see it sing!
Beautiful grain in that top 👍
Boy what a sound! If only we could hear Glen Campbell play it.
Jerry, I think that is the best sounding 12-string I have ever heard. it is also one of the best looking guitars I have seen. Absolutely beautiful in every way. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I love that 12 string!! Excellent job Doc!!
What a beautiful result - worth all the workwhich defines the instrument. A big shout out to the players/singer of the music throughout - esp mandolin, banjo slide gtr and singers. Great writing also :-)
Thank you that was my band when Emeri and her sister grace were in the band
What an enjoyable series, watching the 12 string come to life. I am amazed at the sustain. I wish my old Epiphone was half as good. Thank you for the content and the hard work. I am excited to see and hear Emeri play it.
I would love a guitar like that. It is a wonderful thing to behold!
Wow! Awesome guitar!!!
Gracious! That is a beautiful instrument, form and sound.
Another fine work of art - thank you sir!
Well worth the wait. Beautiful!!!
I will get to hear it in person this week end. Hope the hogs cooperate.
Superb sounding 12, Jerry - one of the very best that I've ever heard in all my 58 years of loving and playing 12's. Your guitar has a perfect balance from bass across to treble with plenty of traditional jangle but without any harsh overtones. It's very rare to find a 12 built to such exceptional standards which still has that almost 'raw' musicality of a 12 which just begs to be strummed AND used for playing instrumentally. It will sound just as good when played quietly and with subtlety and also when strummed vigorously. I'd bet it is also well-suited to fingerstyle - and that is not always easy on a 12. My love of 12's began in 1963 after hearing the Rooftop Singers 'Walk right in' (1962) and then finding an LP of 12 string instrumentals in a music store in Birmingham (UK) in 1963. It was by Billy Strange who became and has remained one of my all-time 12 string heroes. He died not too long ago, but his music often rings out in my home. He would have LOVED your guitar, Jerry . . . an absolute, instant, one-of-a-kind classic. During those 58 years I have owned and played many 12's and, with one exception, always kept them tuned one whole tone below standard.
If folks don't know Billy Strange and his 12 string - this is the LP I found back in '63 . . .
th-cam.com/video/dM7arCdXsKY/w-d-xo.html
Of course, Glen Campbell was a top session man and was well known for playing a 12 . . .
th-cam.com/video/mFp7L2Bb35g/w-d-xo.html
If you're a real fan of 12's, this CD is superb. It hgs a wide range of instrumental styles by many of the Greats . . .
th-cam.com/video/cHVsxm0lezY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=DickRosmini-TopicDickRosmini-Topic
WOW!!! What a sound. What a great Build. Keep it up.
Your spirit lives in this guitar!
I have really enjoyed watching this build from Melbourne Australia Jerry, Thank you, the guitar looks and sound amazing, I can only imagine how good it sound in real life.
Looks incredible Jerry…and sounds even better! Great series of videos for this one; fun to watch.
Beautiful just beautiful!
That is one mighty fine guitar!
Beautiful job Jerry!
Hello Gerry - you've done a wonderful job on that guitar. It sounds so much better than my old Hoyer 12 string.
All the best to you.
I always recommend 10 to 15 minutes between layers. Looks fantastic 👌. Well done my friend. Greeting from the Netherlands. My name is Bert
I think it looks cool seeing the pores. Gives it a unique natural look (probably not a popular opinion).
I am always so excited for a new Rosa video. Exhaustion can’t even stop me!
Same here!
Jings a hope the fellas ok, it's a crackin job Jerry, Highland Mary need to come to Bonnie Scotland. Respect and stay healthy all.
That is everything I knew it would be....WOW What a great 12 string guitar, and what a great sound..... I just love it Jerry..God Bless ya all at the Rosa String Works
When I have applied Tru Oil to two of my builds, I use foam wedge makeup applicators you can get by the bag full at the drugstore. They make a smooth thin coat and can be disposed of after each use.
Wow, that sounds awesome!!! Looks great, too. Really nice work, Jerry.
Right there with you on the fillers, Jerry! Whoever comes up with the next good one will be the first!
Hello Jerry. This one is a master piece for sure !!
This paduck wood is natural amazing red, that is very rare. It sound so good !!! Bravo c,est vraiment une très belle guitare. H i from Normandy France.
Antoine
What an absolute masterpiece! Just fantastic. Well done sir!
With the size of your hands and that tiny piece of sandpaper, its very close to v=being a sanding block, with feel. Makes sense to me Jerry.
That headstock looks amazing ,great job all round ,it’s worth all the headaches in the end
great saying for a t shirt jerry.... I like my glue to be Molecule Bonded lol😁😁😁
Thanks so much for making these videos. This 12 string series has been a wonderful learning experience! Enjoyed every minute. Greetings from Amsterdam.
Sounds awesome. Looks terrific i love the inlays.
I don’t feel that I’ll own an acoustic guitar of this caliber, but I’ll eventually see and hold one. That thing is next level. A lot of hard work!
It's a beautiful Jerry. I hope that customer appreciates what you have done.
Amazing! Thanks for putting all the hours & hours in making the 12 string! It was fascinating to see how you always overcome problems and obstacles in your way! You ARE the MAN!
Sounds like a dream.
Congratulations Mr. Rosa. She’s a stunner and sounds even better than she looks!
I made a coffee table and 2 end table set with Padauk tops and when I thought of the idea i was thinking "i wonder why you dont see more Padauk out there as the cost isnt insane and its an amazing looking wood". Then I started finishing it and understood why.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Incredible sustain on this beautiful guitar. Congratulations!!!
Wow, wow and the smile on your face . Wow tone….
Absolutely beautiful!!! Amazing. Considering how it it seemed to fight you every step of the way, you certainly out did yourself, in my opinion. Amazing, stunning, beautiful, almost makes me want to get another 12 string. No maybe not, last one I had was 1986, & I "forgot" that one when I left Texas.(last I heard it was in San Antonio.). Jerry you are amazing, or as my granddaughter would say "The awesomest"!!! Beautiful guitar!!! (or did i already say that?)
Wow what a great sounding guitar I really enjoy watching the series of the build. Thank you for sharing.
Great series on the 12 string build, watched every episode! Learned so much about proper guitar building with fantastic tips and tricks that I'll be using on a couple 12 strings that are in dire need of a little work! Lifting bridge(Ovation) and bowed top(Ibanez), yikes! Like you always say, "It is what it is!"Thank you Jerry!
I hope the guy that ordered it is alright. Weird that you can't get ahold of him.
If something did happen, surely someone from his family would have access to emails and credit card information and all that.
But that is a beautiful guitar.
Just putting the beegood oil on the neck the sound of the instrument is really present, a good indication of its potential sound.
sounds like a piano, Jerry !
Really enjoyed this series, Jerry, and the look of satisfaction on your face while playing it was icing on the cake. Your diligence and attention to detail really payed off in a beautiful and unique instrument whose tone and volume is quite incredible. Big thumbs up from me.
Another beauty Jerry!
Wow sounds great. You're a master craftsman.
Sounds amazing Jerry it really does. I wish i could afford to commission a left handed one, hands permitting. Fantastic sir as always.
I've had a Tru-Oil finish on a black-powder rifle that's about 40 years old. Tru-Oil is a tough finish. I'd call it nearly impervious to soap and water, gun oils, etc. Dirt, grime, and chemicals you'd never get close to a guitar. :)
Beautiful instrument, and great sound as well
Wow,that is a real beautiful guitar.the sound is simply perfect.i could tell it has quite a bit of volume as well.every string rings out as clear as a bell.might just be the best sounding 12 string ive ever heard.someone will surely be a happy camper when they set their hands and eyes on that beautiful work of art.i can only wish it was mine.great job youve done on that.i think you should keep it.🙏😊💥🎵🎶🎵🎵
Just an amazing guitar. Hope the owner contact’s you soon.
What an absolutely stunning guitar, sounds amazing and will only open up and sound better and better, what a task for you though Jerry, i said it before, you have the patience of a saint and your quality of work and attention to detail is staggering, thank you so much for sharing your amazing work, and letting everyone come along for the journey, watching a true luthier at work. As always. Peace and Love from Bonny Scotland. Andy.
Wonderfull job, Jerry!!!
I apply tru-oil with a cloth, I can get thinner coats that way. Then I sand it with 600 and 800 grit. Comes out real nice.
It always comes out nice the problem is padauk has really deep grain holes
Outstanding.
Looks awesome Jerry!!!
Awesome job thank you for sharing.
So beautiful.
It turned out great. Looks and sounds terrific.
Watch your videos with great interest and learn much from them. Another hobby is hotrods. For automotive paint, there is an additive for fisheyes. Wondering if that might help you in getting the coverage you need with your oil varnish finishes.
Capillary Action is keeping the finish from flowing down into the cracks.
Beautiful guitar and beautiful work Jerry!
That top spruce looks fantastic. The horizontal striations (whatever they are called) are, really, beautiful.
Hi Jerry,
I’ve had the exact same problem.. then I discovered never use sandpaper on oil.. the sandpaper leaves debris which is what you’re feeling now.
The trick I learned via trial and error was simpler than you might think.
1.) apply/brush (I use foam brushes) Tru-oil filler multiple times to build up the layers.
2.) between each layer, after a 1-2 day cure time, use 0000 steel wool until smooth
Lather;rinse;repeat until grain is smooth, or where you like it
3.) finish with final coat Tru-oil using the same above method.
Let cure for at least 5 days until all layers are fully cured.. rushing now will make you start all over again.. don’t ask how I know.. 😬
Final buff with wheel or automotive buffer.. I’ve even used semi chrome to touch up spots that won’t buff out.
Give it a try on your next project. Let me know how you make out.
Good luck!
Jerry you have the patience of Job! Did you notice that music always plays when you stop talking? great video....thanks
I never noticed that. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don't know if this would apply to musical interments ....But my uncle who made fine furniture with special type wood..........I asked him once how he filled in the wood pores
much like seen in this video on that guitar .......He said he mixed his finish with turps...thinner in the first coats and mixing up more finish to turps...until he had filled the
pores and then full coats of finish after this......As I said I only know this worked for him
I am talking here in the late 1960s ......he died 1980 at 94 yrs old .....he was a master builder with wood ...but what finish he used I don't know but I do know he also did the Linseed oil hand rub or what he called French polishing on some of his furniture ..I'll leave it to you who is more in tune with what he would have done ......beautiful Jerry ....thanks
Another awesome series of videos. Love them Jerry. I'm a big fan of 12 string guitars. Have 3 of them now. If this sale happens to fall thru, keep me in mind. Would love to grab it. Thanks