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07-13-2015, 09:40 PM
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07-18-2015, 08:39 AM
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Here is my back bracing layout on the EVA UM (and JM/center sound hole version). This gives me a looser feel in the middle of the back, which lends itself to more of a 'live' back feel. But its braced very well and holds its radius very well, which is 12'. When Bruce and I talked in Memphis, he came over and plucket the strings put his hand on the back and mentioned "this is a very good example of a live back". Then we had a really good discussion about this topic. And a few others. Anyway, this is how I do my EVA backs.
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07-18-2015, 08:44 AM
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and another angle of the front of the EVA UM
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07-20-2015, 10:51 AM
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Hurray! I got this very next one sold - the one in this thread that I'm building. He wants a high definition Leopard and two hummingbirds in detail on his fingerboard. We're going to do a NECK DETAIL too...so this one will be decked out. Also, the NEW rosette option available on this guitar. AND, a new side sound port option. This one is going to be pretty trippy!! Haven't seen one like this before, so I'm excited to reveal it right here on the forum.
Also, I'm not positive I can get "another" EVA UM guitar ready for Arlington, so I might not have one of these with me (BUMMER). But I have this other macassar SJ delivery down there, so I'll be there regardless. I've deflection tuned the top on this next one just today. Doing this will help the consistency of tone from top to top, and from species to species. I'm not saying spruce will sound like cedar, but I'll be able to dial in spruce or cedar to this mechanical tension (deflection) weight and range I have established. What these numbers mean, or "do" for me, is if you play a this guitar at a show, and at a later time order the guitar - it will consistently fall in the sound/sustain/bassy range as the one you played. I guess I like the "science" of this all. I'll have pics later. Kevin. |
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07-20-2015, 06:37 PM
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Here is the top deflection tuned and sanded to 240. I'll voice it later. This guy really loved this top/figure and was the reason he bought the guitar. It has some great figure to it. I've got more on hand like this. You can see it in previous pages in this thread.
  Here is the jig I'll use to make the rosette.  I put the backer spruce in the rabbit...  Then I put glue on it and index the top with the pins...(note the awesome figure too!!)...  ...then into the bag to clamp it.  More later. Kevin. |
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07-21-2015, 04:07 PM
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Here is the rosette option. This is not an easy thing to do on this offset asymmetrical sound hole. But this one turned out great and I can't wait to do the next one.
 Then I put the "doughnut" on the back side.  And here the rosette is being put in...I love that figure.  Here are some pics to show the various angles.   Love this pic too...it shows the fantastic figure.  Nice coloring and variation.   And the last thing I did on this rosette, was put this piece of wood on the bottom side of the rosette doughnut. I'll trim it back from here to open the hole back up. It will be complete then.  I think this guitar is going to turn out fantastic. This guy ordered two guitars from me and he wants them shipped next month...yikes! Thanks for watching. Anyone interested in this guitar or others please let me know. I'd be happy to share details with you. Kevin. |
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07-22-2015, 06:12 AM
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07-22-2015, 06:14 AM
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I'll be to these stages soon on this next UM.
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07-22-2015, 06:30 AM
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Love the rosette, Awesome work Kevin
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07-22-2015, 04:32 PM
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Absolutely Stuning Keevin! I'm in love with this rosette!
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07-22-2015, 04:59 PM
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I too really like this rosette! I don't know if it's the shape, or the rosette pattern, but I'm reminded of a snakeskin of some sort. Very cool, Kevin!
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07-22-2015, 07:40 PM
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Really nice detail in the rosette, I love your work.
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07-22-2015, 10:16 PM
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Like everyone who posted, the rosette is spectacular!
When you first mentioned doing a rosette I thought quietly to myself that it would look a little funky thinking you were going with a ring around the hole... way to prove me wrong! I shall not doubt you again.  I played your UM in Memphis, and it was indeed special. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Thanks for playing it in Memphis. I think it will continue to improve as I get more specimens out there to improve upon. Repeatability in a "signature sound" is survival in this business. Thanks for commenting, everyone!!! More later. Kevin. Last edited by KevinLPederson; 07-23-2015 at 07:46 AM. |
