Wren Slope Dreadnought: Cocobolo/Spruce

David Wren · #1 03-25-2017, 11:09 AM

Hi folks ... looks like I'm going to bore you with yet another build thread. This one is going to a customer in California and will be a variation on my MS-1 slope-shouldered dreadnought model. It features a really lovely set of Cocobolo with a bit of sapwood and some nice well-defined dark "rio" grain patterns and a stunning spruce top ... as well as upgraded Waverly tuners, custom string spacing, a subtle Manzer wedge, the RFX (raised fingerboard extension), checkered top marquetry and a "Taj Mahal" peghead shape with rope binding ... an overall funky vintage sort of look. Here goes!

Nemoman · #2 03-25-2017, 11:16 AM

This is going to be a fun one to watch!

The woods are certainly fantastic right out of the gate...

Pat Foster · #3 03-25-2017, 12:12 PM

David,

Boring? I don't think so.

Carry on!

Pat

TomB'sox · #4 03-25-2017, 12:29 PM

Geez you're killing me here. I have not stopped gassing yet over the other build and then you pull out this one...someone must stop this madness!

ZorroElite · #5 03-25-2017, 01:46 PM

I love love love Cocobolo with sap wood. This is going to be a beauty! Can't wait to follow along.

JamesO · #6 03-25-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by David Wren

Hi folks ... looks like I'm going to bore you with yet another build thread.

You can bore me as much as you'd like. Your build threads are amongst my favorites!

gerberguitars · #7 03-25-2017, 03:34 PM

David, I've noticed that you often like to slip your scraper plane into the picture with a PILE of shavings. You must really love that thing! And know how to get it working really well.

That cocobolo looks really nice!

cigarfan · #8 03-26-2017, 04:55 AM

Ho Hum .... go ahead if you must.

I'm a coco nut! That's some purdy stuff, that is.

Peggy White · #9 03-26-2017, 05:14 AM

Gorgeous! I'm looking forward to following this one, Dave!

David Wren · #10 03-26-2017, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemoman

This is going to be a fun one to watch!

The woods are certainly fantastic right out of the gate...

Thanks Nemoman! And with the new CITES regs, I don't have any suppliers who will ship Cocobolo to Canada anymore ... ugh!

David Wren · #11 03-26-2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat Foster

David,

Boring? I don't think so.

Carry on!

Pat

Thanks Pat ... much appreciated!

David Wren · #12 03-26-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Geez you're killing me here. I have not stopped gassing yet over the other build and then you pull out this one...someone must stop this madness!

Hey Tom ... guitar building is a bit of madness, isn't it ... HA!

David Wren · #13 03-26-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ZorroElite

I love love love Cocobolo with sap wood. This is going to be a beauty! Can't wait to follow along.

Thanks Zorro! You're a builder too right? Do you have anything on the go right now?

David Wren · #14 03-26-2017, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesO

You can bore me as much as you'd like. Your build threads are amongst my favorites!

Thanks James ... that just made my day!

David Wren · #15 03-26-2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gerberguitars

David, I've noticed that you often like to slip your scraper plane into the picture with a PILE of shavings. You must really love that thing! And know how to get it working really well.

That cocobolo looks really nice!

Hi Ryan ... that Stanley No.80 Scraper is absolutely deadly for getting rid of thickness sander scratches in a hurry. They're easy to sharpen and set up and are a lot less wear and tear on your hands than a normal scraper. They kick up a pile of shavings in no time. And yes, I've got to think of some new photo opportunities for these build threads. Trouble is, when I'm in the thick of a build, I'm not thinking about photos much.