Build Thread : Wren Bearclaw/Coco Longscale

[David Wren]

Hi Folks ... I've got a couple more on the go ... here's a thread on a commission with the following specs

Body : Cutaway Concert Model
Top : Bearclaw Sitka (thanks Maurice!)
Back & Sides : Cocobolo
Binding : Ebony with w/b Side Fillets
Rosette : Spalted Maple
Tone Bars : Lutz Spruce
Top Strutting : Tuned Modified X
Back Strutting : Tuned Radial
Bridge : Ebony
Saddle : Bone Compensated
Custom Features : Manzer Wedge and Laskin Armrest
Neck : Tropical Mahogany
Nut Width : 1 3/4"
Neck Profile : Custom Medium Elliptical
Neck Joint : Pinned Dovetail
Scale Length : 26" (66 cm) for open tunings
Peghead Veneer : Cocobolo
Backstrap : Cocobolo
Fingerboard : Ebony
Tuners : Gotoh 510
Nut : Bone
Peghead Inlay : Copper, Brass, Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl Shell















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[marty bradbury]

Beautiful looking woods!!

[Hierophant]

Phantastic straight grained Cocobolo! Wow!

[Badcrumble]

May I just say mr Wren, that it seems you have a collection of some of the most amazing back and side sets available today.
I've spent hours salivating at the sets you have up on your website. Absolutely gorgeous.

[random works]

Even the wood shavings are nice looking.

[Luca Canteri]

Super nice wood there David.

[David Wren]

Beautiful looking woods!!


Even the wood shavings are nice looking.


May I just say mr Wren, that it seems you have a collection of some of the most amazing back and side sets available today.
I've spent hours salivating at the sets you have up on your website. Absolutely gorgeous.


Phantastic straight grained Cocobolo! Wow!


Beautiful looking woods!!


Super nice wood there David.

Thanks guys ... what a privilege it is working with such amazing wood! I'm a lucky guy.

[David Wren]

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Some progress photos.














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[theEdwinson]

Another world-class David Wren guitar on the way! Once again, really enjoying watching your process, David.
That Cocobolo set is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. There's not going to be much more of that available. This particular set is very fortunate to be in your hands!

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by theEdwinson

Another world-class David Wren guitar on the way! Once again, really enjoying watching your process, David.
That Cocobolo set is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. There's not going to be much more of that available. This particular set is very fortunate to be in your hands!

Thanks so much Stephen! That Coco is courtesy of the fine folks at Hibdon Hardwoods. Love dealing with them!

[David Wren]

Let the shavings fly!














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[nashmore]

Originally Posted by David Wren

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What is your process for bending cocobolo? Thickness of wood/wet it or bend dry/soak it in water and bend? I'm getting ready to bend some cocobolo for a parlor and any help would be much appreciated!

[Steve Kinnaird]

Beautiful work, David. I remain a fan of your guitars, and this one looks to be another winner. And that Coco...to die for!

Steve

[tysam]

Another beautiful set of cocobolo, similar to the set you used on my brother-in-laws guitar.Look forward to seeing the progress on this one.

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by nashmore

What is your process for bending cocobolo? Thickness of wood/wet it or bend dry/soak it in water and bend? I'm getting ready to bend some cocobolo for a parlor and any help would be much appreciated!

I usually take it down to around 2.2 mm (depending on how it flexes and how the grain looks) then splash a bit of water on it just before bending. If it's a tight bend at the waist or cutaway, I'll wrap a bit of tin foil around the area to keep the water/steam working and minimize the scorching. My experience has been that Coco bends nicely.