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Kevin. Here are a couple pics from today. I got the top plate shaped out and more of the bracing complete. I also make my own purflings, for the most part, and I made some to go around this rosette. Wasn't able to get them put in today though. Also drafting out some ideas on a multi scale neck...not 100% on this. Kevin. Last edited by KevinLPederson; 07-12-2014 at 08:20 PM. |
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I added the rosette purflings. Looks really cool up close and in person. This will really "pop" once the clear coat hits this.
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Kevin, that Macassar is really beautiful...with a cedar top - that should sound great!!!!
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Love the rosette. Reminds me of the tile work in Southern Spain.
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hreboredo - Thanks!!!! Its looks even cooler in person. If someone wants to count the pieces and let me know, that would be great - I'll give you a discount on your next purchase. (forgive my giddiness, just got new bikes in and went on a 6 mile journey before jumping on this forum - lack of oxygen maybe ha). Kevin. |
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Some rosette pics. Good lighting and I finished the black ring to bind the sound hole.
This shape is starting to grow on me. I didn't think this at first, but the top side (shoulders) has a Martin-vibe going on. Didn't plan for that, but...I'll take it . |
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I spent the day making templates and jiggery for multi-scale fret board layouts. Subtle layouts. I'm thinking very little player adjustment, but added length for DADGAD tunings.
After I get these jigs made I should be able to offer a few options. I'm thinking 25"/25.5" and 25"/25.7" and 25"/26" and 25.5"/29.5" (to name a few)...really, any of the more standard/traditional layouts I'll be able to offer in combinations. Even a 25.5 to 25.7"...just gives a little extra tension on the bass strings. Or on a smaller guitar a 24 3/4" to 24.9"... Not totally sure what I'm going to do on this MOD SJ#2, still thinking about it. Hope you all had a nice day. Kevin. |
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I got my templates made and slotted a 25.7 bass 25.5 treble. I slotted some scrap fingerboards and its nice, works great.
I think I'll stick with 25.5 on this Modified SJ#2, and the multiscale on the OM thread I'm working on getting started. I'm thinking about the binding scheme now. The concept of the back/sides and cedar top is a very dark hue. So I'll keep that in mind. Should have some more pics tomorrow evening. Kevin. |
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Here are some pics of things I've been working on last couple days. Side laminations etc.
Kevin. |
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squaring the side up
Here is a picture of my ufb with a concrete block on it. I couldn't balance it because the brace is thin, so I had to place a pencil eraser on the back side. Its important in my guitars, that this brace is very stiff. Kevin. |
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Hi Kevin,
Nice build so far, that rosette is really unique looking. Is that brace above laminated or do you just choose a piece of spruce for strength? I haven't seen any of the other luthiers that post here use a concrete block for deflection testing |
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Ha - the concrete block is HEAVY (100lbs?? don't know for sure but its heavy!), so this is a great test for me. There are those of us out there doing some experimenting. I enjoy the journey. Thanks for posting. Kevin. |
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Got some bloodwood purflings put on the fingerboard today. Headstock overlay went on.
Got the inside liners put in/on. Indian rosewood. Quartersawn Indian Rosewood bends like butter at around .060" . Should be a very "cedar/rosewood" tone. Looking forward to hearing it. Hope you all enjoyed your day. Kevin. |
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Got the side liners in and sanded down to the correct radius. Next would be the back install.
Thanks for looking. Kevin. |
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Here are some updates to the neck/headstock. I got the ebony overlay on, shaped the headstock, got the purflings/bingings on the headstock. I also added a little patch of tile to the headstock area. One of the pics was blurry but I'll get a better one when I can.
I need to get the binding on the fingerboard today. I would love to glue the back and top on to the sides but time is getting the best of me. Its been nice temps in Iowa and lower humidity so it would be a GREAT time to get the body closed up. I should have this done by tomorrow. Hope you enjoy the pics. This is one I'll have at Woodstock, Lord willing . I won't put up my OM thread unless I think I can get it done for woodstock. Kevin. |