Sexauer/2020 (chapter3)
Seems like the 300 limit snuck up on me on Chapter 2. It's as though I checked last week and was mid-200's. Here's the link to the previous thread, chock full of useful information: Sexauer/2020 (chapter2)
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I completed V8, the fiddle I made a month ago, and have been playing it daily. Despite my trepidations, it is the best I've done so far. If the next one, V9 currently under construction, is better I won't have to deliver V8 to the customer, and I will avoid a broken heart.
I made a page for V8 linked to this photo: http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/V8/doneCbout.jpg |
That’s just beautiful!
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How do you differentiate between a violin and a fiddle. As far as I know it's the same instrument. Classical players call it a violin; those who play traditional music, folk, bluegrass, old-time, etc call it a fiddle. Trad musicians also sometimes use different tunings and have different styles of playing but it's the same instrument. I have a friend who plays both, so when he changes from classical to trad does his violin become a fiddle?
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Back to guitars for a moment:
Early Report: I now have in hand my newly built Sexauer FT-0-C Adi/Mahogany (see Sexauer/2020 (Chapter 2) thread). This guitar makes me happy. It is what I had hoped it would be. It feels right in my hands. I’m not capable of the describing sound as well as many here on the Forum. But I’ll just say that this guitar, in it’s infancy, sounds open, full, and alive. And although I know that it will only get better as it plays in, for me it doesn’t need to. I played only Dreadnaughts for the majority of my playing years because (without really thinking much about it) I guess I thought anything smaller was just less of a guitar. But there is nothing small about the sound from this guitar. This one plays big. Bruce, thank you for your work. |
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In the case at hand, V8’s top got a bit too thin at some points, which should result in a slightly inadequate focus in the tone, but it is a warm and very pleasing sound none the less. I will likely string V9 In the next few days, and it will be very interesting to see how they compare. I will give the customer his choice. Between these instruments, I bought a Deep throat dial gauge for accurately measuring plate thickness everywhere, and have a unprecedented and precise knowledge of V9’s plates. IMO, it is not so much their absolute dimension as the consistency of the thickness, particularly in the top plate. We’ll see. |
Down here in the mountains of Virginia they are fiddles unless you are playin in one of them fancy halls and they are called violins ;)
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Congrats on your new FT-0...:up:
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I have string V9 and put a couple of hours into playing and finessing. This instrument is particularly responsive to sound post adjustment. Theoretically, they all are, but I have not found that to be true. Or possibly I am getting better at hearing the differences.
http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/V9/strungfront.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/V9/strungback.jpg |
CN3, the Myrtle Noodler, is closed, and here are a few pics leading up to the:
http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/sideone.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/peone.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/clips.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/linings.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/label.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/neckblock.jpg |
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Old joke - be kind😀. |
That myrtle is so nice! Looking good Bruce!
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That is some pretty myrtle. I have been meaning to ask you Bruce, what is it like to work with? I have been thinking for my next build (parlor or '0') to use myrtle for the back and sides. Since I am very much a beginner I was wondering if it is a generally easy to work with wood? Thanks, Nahil. |
It is locally called “pepper wood”, and it does bother my nasal area. It is as easy bending a material as I have encountered.
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First tier of the Amazon binding going on. My method creates vastly more clamping pressure than masking tape can, coming much closer to optimizing the join. Aliphatic glue requires something close to 50# a square inch clamping press to achieve that elusive "stronger than the wood itself" quality.
I believe that tone is the product of integrity, beginning with the quality of the materials, and ending with the intention of the player. In between, I make sure that every aspect of the joinery is as good as possible. http://www.sexauerluthier.com/LP20/305/1sttier.jpg |
Yep!
"I believe that tone is the product of integrity, beginning with the quality of the materials, and ending with the intention of the player. In between, I make sure that every aspect of the joinery is as good as possible."
Well put Sir! Salud Paul |
The binding, graft, and dovetail cavity are all successfully completed on this, my third "Couch Noodler", essentially a bespoke 00 optimized for personal enjoyment. This one is Myrtle and topped with Hampton Bros. red spruce:
http://www.sexauerluthier.com/LP20/305/boxfront.jpg http://www.sexauerluthier.com/LP20/305/boxback.jpg http://www.sexauerluthier.com/LP20/305/boxside.jpg http://www.sexauerluthier.com/LP20/305/boxgraft.jpg |
Beautiful Bruce...:up:
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I have been a bit distracted this last week as I rode my bicycle into a pothole while site seeing, and did a high speed face plant in the middle of the road. After regaining consciousness, I spent a couple of days in the hospital. Nothing broken except my nose (again) and the lost pint blood is probably replenished already. My mother used to tell me to "grow up", and there is increasing evidence that she had a point. At least I could do a better job of "looking where I'm going".
All I did in the shop since last Thursday is add the heel cap to CN#3, the last bit of wood work before finish sanding and then finish. http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/wnec...assquarter.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/wnec...lequaerter.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/wnec...assquarter.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/wneckheadfront.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/wneckheadback.jpg http://mojoluthier.com/LP20/305/wneckbutton.jpg |
I'm sorry to hear that Bruce but am very glad to see that you are back in the workshop. Hope your recovery is speedy and full!
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Sorry to hear about your mishap Bruce. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Nahil. |
I really like the cutout in the headstock, is that a new design? I know you have done others, but I don't recall that shape.
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Take care on that bike Bruce. I have seen your road bike, it looks fast and fun. Perhaps augment with a super stable cargo type, less face plant-able bike ?
Lots of examples, for example: https://surlybikes.com/bikes/ogre If bikes were Sexauer guitars this is the "Sexauer" version: https://sevencycles.com/bikes/bike-d...?model=expat-s The new disc brakes are a revelation. Also there is a different physical relation with the bike leading to more control. You have half a chance with potholes and, with wider tires, many general road obstacles becomes no big deal. These bikes don't go that fast but you already got that covered. Plus they carry stuff and better that the bike is the workhorse than you. But maybe you weren't looking for advice on how to spend your money... Be well, keep rolling! |
Oh no! Rest up good sir. :(
Slow it down, we can't get you a neck reset |
The guitar looks wonderful, Bruce!
Like many for some reason now I can't see your pics--but fortunately the right click trick works and I can view your creations that way. Sorry to hear about your mishap, and hope you're mending well! |
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