IN CONCERT #2 OM: Benjamin Paldacci Guitars - "The Gentleman"

[BenjaminPaldacci]

Thank you Leo, me too! I will sand the back today, and I will make the rosette too

[3 Rings]

Wow...that sinker top is gorgeous. Every time I look at this thread I stare at it....and stare at it...

[BenjaminPaldacci]

So, you'll be satisfied with these pics

[BenjaminPaldacci]

Here is the rosette. I'll sand it and put it in the top tomorrow

[3 Rings]

Homer Simpson style......MMMMM....sinker.....*drool*

[BenjaminPaldacci]

Hahaha!

By the way, my inspiration for this rosette is the work Of Keisuke Nishi, from Keystone Guitars:

[BenjaminPaldacci]

[mikealpine]

Ben4, that rosette looks really cool, and I love how it looks against the redwood. Very nice!!

[BenjaminPaldacci]

Thank you very much Mike! I love the contrast too, but it is Red Cedar, not Redwood

[BenjaminPaldacci]

Here is the Rosette:










And here is the cleat for the neck. I made an imbrication for the piece of wood which will support the fingerboard... Totally Handmade, no machinery:

[BenjaminPaldacci]

[BenjaminPaldacci]

I had a little accident with the top... I needed to make a new one:

[gstring]

Quel accident ?

daniel

[BenjaminPaldacci]

Table rendue trop fine

[BenjaminPaldacci]

Just need to glue the rosette bracing and I'll begin to carve