Neck/Bridge Glue and FB Level
The neck and bridge are glued up. Minstrel clamps? :eek:
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pswbitkr0y.jpg The fretboard is leveled prior to fretting. The fretting is underway at the time of posting. Pics forthcoming. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pseuulb9vi.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psggiyxorn.jpg |
Fretting
I just got a ton of pics from the Digital Imagery Dept. at Tahoe Guitars. Several posts follow.
Larry installs the frets. A roll of raw fretwire. I prefer the gold EVO fretwire for its durability. FWIW, My OM armed with this fretwire shows no string line wear in the frets after 5 years of regular play. Good stuff! http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psdzuzoptl.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pski7ghcsz.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psbvpr8aqf.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psia4xwmsu.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psm74hgc0i.jpg This tool snips the fret tang off the end of the frets. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psy7khud4o.jpg *snip* No tang on the end... http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psowdbzjc4.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psvurrkqeq.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps3bqk2lsl.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psqoyfgok3.jpg |
Fretting 2
The fretting continues, but without worry. <---See that? ;)
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psdbbnaxra.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psidntxwmp.jpg Here you can see the rather massive fret buck, which gives support and stability while installing the frets on the FB extension. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps1mwzi6r5.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psdqytedaf.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps93czkzs5.jpg Now the leveling and dressing begins. Yet another task with requires the patience of...a luthier. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps79vsrqk6.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psaz7zconi.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psmufzi0dx.jpg Tools for sanding the fret ends. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pswsib24wq.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pszqdspoeg.jpg |
Drilling/Slotting the Bridge
Larry drills the pin holes and slots the bridge.
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pscgx84mbz.jpg Here is a mixture of the three woods comprising the structure of bridge system: Macassar Ebony, Carpathian Spruce, and Black Locust. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psb5t5ygxc.jpg The pin holes are chamfered (sloped at the top). Note the right angle at the top of the holes. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pspw6fgsag.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psf4f1feqc.jpg Now the tops are sloping. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psnhyfhno2.jpg Now the bridge is slotted. Using this elegant tool, the distance from the nut to the 12th fret is found. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psqkax1eni.jpg It is then duplicated between the 12th fret and the bridge. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psswetz52a.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psrmvi6evu.jpg Router time. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps4ue8yud4.jpg Voila! http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pswkcgsvo6.jpg |
Nut
The bone nut is configured from a blank. It is cut to proper width, radiused, and beveled.
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pszwlvmpxe.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pssrf7rvqb.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psd8hdbwyg.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps4zzfnat9.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps0qiak1jg.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pscpneemom.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pszibjpiji.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pssvtw19cm.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psgknls3ns.jpg |
Saddle
The bone saddle is configures from a blank.
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psg73isqt0.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps6zgmrvzc.jpg Radius that puppy! http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pswhhbgwzz.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psesmauknd.jpg Compensating... http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psrrkevvkn.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps22t8z3mc.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psgukjglwe.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psyvqh5gok.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps4x9jjdsd.jpg |
Reaming and Slotting
The bridge pin holes are reamed and the bridge plate is slotted.
Tahoe Guitar use an unslotted pin with a 5 degree taper. http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psjy8kak1o.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psjtr81jkq.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps3jfsldog.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pslkgjgbhj.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps5ui1vhvc.jpg The set up is done! http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...pscmkoesud.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps3gyfnrlv.jpg |
Completed!
The guitar has been completed! I have it home, and will begin the process of playing it in. It sounds great out of the gate. I will check back in a week or so with a video.
Thanks to Larry Nair of Tahoe Guitar Co. for building another fine guitar. Also I must thank him for his kindness, generosity, and patience, allowing access to and sharing his process. Thanks to YOU for following this thread. Tahoe Guitar Co. 00-12 Back/Sides: Sinker Honduran Mahogany Top: Carpathian Spruce Neck: Flamed Bigleaf Maple/Walnut/Hard Maple Binding: Indian Rosewood (body) and Ebony (neck) Bridge/Fretboard: Macassar Ebony Rosette: African Blackwood Tuners: Gotoh 510 Nut: 1 3/4" Saddle: 2 1/4" Scale: 24.9" http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psxhzveqja.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psyof9njzm.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps6rltw6kt.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psoozwemgw.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps3nxk24vc.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps1uht2ppx.jpg http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/u...psdnapzsvb.jpg |
Exceptional! Congrats. I love that maple neck and that luminous hog. That binding...mmm...mmm...mmm. Enjoy it!
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