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Old 03-02-2017, 01:07 PM
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Default Columbian Tiple Build- From the box to the finish

I have done a few instruments but have never taken a photo gallery of the process. Although this is partially started up to a point, there are many critical parts from here onward that I find many curiosities in methods.

Some Specs:
Soundboard: German Spruce
Back/Sides : Madagascar Rosewood
Neck Wood : Spanish Cedar w/pernambuco/rosewood laminate
Fingerboard: African Blackwood
Bracing : German Spruce
Kerfing : Port Orford Cedar
Bridge : African Blackwood
Bridge Pl. : Osage Orange
Binding : Macacauba/Satinwood side purfling
Purfling : b/w/b/w

Fan Bracing
Scale length: 20.559
Box tuned to B
Mortis and Tenon joint: 1/4" wide

The main question that I haven't really attempted before is the box tuning and mortis and tenon joint.
Order of processes is always interesting to me as well.
Binding before box tuning/perimeter sanding?
Neck fitting before binding?

1. When tuning the box, which nodal points on the body am I accessing?
2. Does tuning work in conjunction with perimeter sanding?
3. Can someone describe perimeter sanding as far as the method, I was taught to mirror tap tones from outer edge inward progressively.

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Old 03-03-2017, 11:22 AM
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This is a perfect thread for the Custom Shop forum.
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Old 03-03-2017, 12:22 PM
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This is a personal build not a paid build and is more about discussion and questions I have than a show and tell.

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