Leo Buendia modified dreadnought build for TAMCO UK

[Trevor M]

Here's the latest photos from Leo.

[steveh]

Originally Posted by The Acoustic Music Co (TAMCO) UK

Oh No! "Secret" Somogyiesque top bracing pattern spotted out in the wild!

Cheers,
Steve

[Trevor M]

Hi Steve

"Somogyiesque" I bet you spell checker loved that?

[Diamondave]

Wow, making me drool... Lol... A fine hand made maple dread!!!! YES...

Hey Leo! I notice you shellac the inside... It's obviously pretty, and makes the wood Pop real nice... But I'm guessing it's not just done for the visual? What's your reasons for doing so???

[picassov7]

Originally Posted by Leo Buendia

If some crack starts on the back, these strips prevent the crack from continuing along the back.

Leo--Is that a feature you used to stabilize the Bird's Eye or is it something you do on all of your guitars? Beautiful looking build BTW! I am anxious to follow this one.

[bobcef]

Leo it was a pleasure meeting you in Memphis. Hope to see you at Woodstock.

[Leo Buendia]

Originally Posted by Diamondave

Wow, making me drool... Lol... A fine hand made maple dread!!!! YES...

Hey Leo! I notice you shellac the inside... It's obviously pretty, and makes the wood Pop real nice... But I'm guessing it's not just done for the visual? What's your reasons for doing so???

Hi Dave, you are right. Besides looking nice, it acts as an additional moisture barrier. It reduces the likelihood of the wood moving when you expose the guitar to sudden changes of humidity or temperature.

[Leo Buendia]

Originally Posted by picassov7

Leo--Is that a feature you used to stabilize the Bird's Eye or is it something you do on all of your guitars? Beautiful looking build BTW! I am anxious to follow this one.

Brandon, I do the same thing in almost all my guitar, except when they are perfect straight grain and quarter sawn. Thanks so much, I'll be posting more photos soon.

[Leo Buendia]

Originally Posted by bobcef

Leo it was a pleasure meeting you in Memphis. Hope to see you at Woodstock.

Hey Bob, the pleasure was mine. I am going to Woodstock this year. Looking forward to see you there!

[Trevor M]

Here's the latest photos from Leo. Its now due in August.

[JonBarclay]

Looks absolutely gorgeous! Great rosette, and that birdseye maple's going to POP under finish

Jon

[dcn]

Such clean lines and construction, very beautiful work, Leo.

As indicated by your last name, when this is completed it will indeed be a good day.

[Trevor M]

I Like it!

[Nemoman]

Very cool indeed!

[Diamondave]

Talk about an endgraph!!!! Mmmm...