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Steve Denvir custom build
Steve Denvir is a relatively new builder from Canada who is beginning my first custom build. He has studied voicing with Ervin Somogyi, French polishing with Joshia de Jonge and Fretting and setup with Dave Collins at Ann Arbor Guitars.
It's going to be a Western Cedar Top with mahogany back and sides. Going to be a 13-fret short scale OM size with a sound port. Below is the piece of flamed mahogany he will use. Fiddleback.jpg And he just finished the rims. IMG_0852.jpg |
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Lookin good Paul! Congrats on the commission.
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Life is like a box of chocolates .... |
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That looks great Paul. A fun project to follow.
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Nice mahogany!
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Some progress reports from Steve:
Back braced and in place with rims. Making sure the braces are slotted properly. IMG_0854.jpg Shot-filled bags to maintain 25’ radius. The whole assembly is sitting in the radius dish. The weights are probably overkill, but it makes me feel better :-) IMG_0853.jpg Acrylic template doing double duty to distribute clamping pressure evenly. IMG_0855.jpg The whole mess, clamped down. IMG_0487.jpg Glue-up went great, your sound port is cut, and I’m just starting to brace the top. |
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I really like the fret markers. It's coming...
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Looks like the fret marker design that Michael Bashkin uses in his guitsrs.
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Denvir
I think you will find Steve a great guy to work with. Let us know how you like it once you receive it.
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The Bard Rocks Fay OM Sinker Redwood/Tiger Myrtle Sexauer L00 Adk/Magnolia For Sale Hatcher Jumbo Bearclaw/"Bacon" Padauk Goodall Jumbo POC/flamed Mahogany Appollonio 12 POC/Myrtle MJ Franks Resonator, all Australian Blackwood Goodman J45 Lutz/fiddleback Mahogany Blackbird "Lucky 13" - carbon fiber '31 National Duolian + many other stringed instruments. |
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I've had several conversations with Steve before and now during the build and he is a real gentleman. So easy to work with.
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Steve said the sanding is done and it's ready to start finishing. He said it's the last I see of the guitar until it's on my doorstep!
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I bet you can't wait for this! I hope it's all you want it to be and more!
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Looking forward to seeing it also. And hearing how it sounds. I just contacted Steve last night. Waiting to hear back from him!
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