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Then there is the fact that this is a really expensive back set and the old Redwood soundboard is as light as cedar and binding/purfling offers some protection against accidental bangs. We are going with a hard Macassar Ebony binding which will blend in with the arm and cut away bevels. The hard Ebony helps fend off a hit. The purfling is softer woods which act as shock absorbers so a hit isn't just transferred into the back side and top woods. The more vulnerable top is typically protected by using even more purfling lines. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5e947df6_c.jpg Here are the four book matched binding strips with the black-maple-black purfling lines that will be on the sides: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5c4011dc_b.jpg And the top gets seven purfling lines which are black-maple-black-mahogany-black-maple-black: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7db7c13b_c.jpg I like the color of the binding which goes well with and will bring out the streaking on the top. All of the Macassar trim, bevels, rosette, the fretboard, and the bridge are cut from the same board. The dark bevels/rosette will also serve as a contrasting background for the flourishes we have planned. Thanks for following along! Mark |
I wasn't implying not to use a binding, i just thought a matching binding would keep The Tree "right there" in your view and any framing would be done with the purfling lines.
You're right though (as usual on aesthetics matters), the Macassar binding will set off that redwood top and would bring the top into it better than a matched binding would. The colour of the Macassar sits in nicely. I often forget about using Macassar for bindings. Also, when there is going to be a bevel, my matched binding idea also becomes a bit more awkward in its inclusion. I really like the 7 piece with mahogany top pufling, thats going to look sweet! David |
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I'd swear that would look awsome without binding too. |
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I've been working on the rosette and the Holly and Maple flourish inlay design. Lot's of very fine (and delicate) line work on this one! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e0bdabce_c.jpg Mark |
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Wow--very intricate indeed!
So is that like an abstract dragonfly? It's cool whatever it is! |
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There will be more of this type of flourish on the arm bevel and likely on the cut away access bevel. Thanks for commenting! Mark |
Mark, every time I look at your posts, with the stunning guitars, so beautifully photographed, I'm just struck with awe and admiration.
I just took a tour through your new website, and it's just as beautiful and inspiring as your guitars. Raucous applause! |
Wow, what a gorgeous set!!! Will be something special!!
I have a rather special tenor uke built from an exceptional set of tortoise shell quilt from The Tree (see my avatar). It is my pride and joy! You'd think I built it, LOL. |
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An artist brings his skills and creativity to playing an instrument he is proud of. Makes sense to me! Mark |
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Side Soundport
We're going with a side soundport and will be doing an oval shape. Here I am installing the Macassar Ebony binding and black-Maple-black purfling. This will be similar to the body binding and purfling:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3411c060_b.jpg Mark |
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