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Lightening the arm rest lining
In an effort to lighten things up, I've made a sort of hybrid lining. It is a blend of solid laminated and Kerfed linings, and it's incorporated in the arm and rib bevel areas. You can see what I mean. I'm thinking that reversed Kerfed lining around the top would be nearly as stiff as solid lining and would also lighten things up a bit. Building philosophy evolves, hopefully in a good direction and not Just in an expedient one.
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That is wild! - reptilian. Have you noticed extra heft due to your bevel reinforcements? I would think with the removed portion that it would be, maybe not negligible, but minor. Of course, this looks sweet, so there's one positive. If it's lighter and functional, I say go for it. (I realize you already have.)
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You are right of course about the lightening by the removal of wood for the bevel. So This may be unnecessary effort, but if that joint between the top and the sides can be both stiff and light in that intersection it seems like it would benefit the acoustics.
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Ah yes, form meets function . I love it
By the way John, nice picture of that topless and bottomless box. However, just a layman's suggestion, I do think the acoustics will be even better if we close those up
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Ahh. I'm glad you said that. I thought I was finished. You never know what strange things a customer will want next
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Brother--neat trick bending the dentil molding in that kind of curve.
Looks great...less filling...what's not to like? SK |
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[QUOTE=
Looks great...less filling...what's not to like? SK[/QUOTE] Thanks bro..very funny
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Nice idea!
So now you come up with the weight saving idea? Sigh...
I can not complain! But I do wish I had ordered my Ameritage custom case earlier... But John gets a week or two to play his work and impart a bit more of his DNA to my new axe... That is good. This one here is going to be a honey!!! Cheers Paul
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Nice touches on the lining John. Would love to see this in person. I'll actually be at NC in a few days for business. I'll see if I could squeeze out some time to stop by. I already have an S. Kinnaird and I've always wanted to add a J. Kinnaird down the road
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So, if you go, know two things...1) take your wallet and plan to subscribe, and 2) I'll be upset if you get there before I do lol. I'm now on my third build and yet to visit his shop (or any shop for that matter)
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You are certainly welcome any time. Give me a day or so warning so I can clean the shop at least enough so it won't posed a health hazzard or a safety risk.
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Since Woody seemed to want to have a back and top on this guitar and since we aim to please, here's half.
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That cherry is so very pretty, I am very anxious to see what the finish does for it.
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