Build Thread: Joel Michaud, OO-R

[IBKuz]

Originally Posted by Deft Tungsman

That is a stunning set of manchinga, IBKuz! Congratulations on trying something a little different. I'm sure that Joel will turn out a great guitar.

I played a Baranik 00m in manchinga at TAMCO a couple of years ago. If memory serves me well, with the manchinga, the midrange warmed up nicely without getting cluttered when I really lay into some heavy strumming. That Baranik 00m was a lovely instrument, whose sound was a hair more focused on the fundamental than on the 00m that came home with me. Different tops, mind you. The manchinga had a sitka top (like El Conquistador's), whereas mine has Carpathian over higuerilla. (You can see the pics still on TAMCO's website.)

Looking forward to more pics.

Deft, thanks for your comments. As there were not many Manchinga builds I could find, your comments on playing one are appreciated. I saw your Higuerilla build on TAMCO's website while reaseaching Manchinga guitars as it has some Manchinga on it as well. Beautiful looking guitar.

[stuartb]

Very magical looking wood. Hope we can hear a recording. All the best,

Stuart

[Beau Hannam]

Why Rocklite binding??

[invguy921]

Really cool wood choice. Should be really fun to see this come together!

[IBKuz]

Originally Posted by Beau Hannam

Why Rocklite binding??

Beau, in general, we are using Rocklite on this build as a substitution for Ebony. My original thoughts were to use Ebony with as little to no variation in the colour (pure black). Joel presented this as a man made alternative material (that is solid black), and this total substitution on the build was appealing to me on various levels.

As to the binding in particular, Joel has used this material successfully on multiple projects and feels that there are benefits all round in its use. I don't wish to seem elusive here but I don't feel I am the best spokesman to present all of Joel's reasoning and experience in using this material. Maybe he will chime in at some point as to why he is offering Rocklite in his luthier practice, if there is enough interest. You could also contact him directly for a more detailed discussion.

[Beau Hannam]

Thanks- That is interesting- I hadn't thought of using Rocklite for binding. Ive not used it but if it bends well , im all in!!!
I'll give Joel a call about it.
This will be a nice looking guitar.

Originally Posted by IBKuz

Beau, in general, we are using Rocklite on this build as a substitution for Ebony. My original thoughts were to use Ebony with as little to no variation in the colour (pure black). Joel presented this as a man made alternative material (that is solid black), and this total substitution on the build was appealing to me on various levels.

As to the binding in particular, Joel has used this material successfully on multiple projects and feels that there are benefits all round in its use. I don't wish to seem elusive here but I don't feel I am the best spokesman to present all of Joel's reasoning and experience in using this material. Maybe he will chime in at some point as to why he is offering Rocklite in his luthier practice, if there is enough interest. You could also contact him directly for a more detailed discussion.

[IBKuz]

Moving forward, Joel has sent some rosette pictures. Starting with the pieces -




Then it was installed, sorry no in process pics -




Now, dressed and the hole installed (love the chisel handle) -




First view of the top -




Everything seems to be moving along just nicely

[Marcus Wong]

Oh wow!! This has to be one of the nicest rosettes I've seen. I have to thank you for posting photos of your build progress, otherwise I would go nuts waiting for mine haha!

[virob]

That's a beautiful, really like that rosset!

[IBKuz]

Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

Oh wow!! This has to be one of the nicest rosettes I've seen. I have to thank you for posting photos of your build progress, otherwise I would go nuts waiting for mine haha!

Swing by any time

[IBKuz]

Originally Posted by virob

That's a beautiful, really like that rosset!

Thanks virob, the material we had for the radial ring of the rosette turned out better than I could have hoped for. Joel's workmanship seems like it was up to the task as well

[IBKuz]

In my email the other day I received a bonus from Joel. He shared a video that was produced by a Scottish exchange student who was portraying artists and the locations were they choose to live. Low and behold, Joel was one of the artists.

As I do not live close enough to visit Joel's shop easily and have never met him in person, this is as close to being in the shop as I will likely get. It's nice to be able to see the luthier in his natural habitat ... lol

As far as I can tell, this is the world premier release on the AGF (that's my story and I'm sticking to it). As an added bonus, the background track is played by AGF member Marcus Wong.

https://vimeo.com/200879919

[cigarfan]

Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing!

[Nemoman]

Awesome! Thanks for that!

[JamesO]

I loved watching that. Thanks for sharing!