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Originally Posted by DonmoyerM
I was in the same boat only a few years ago, little woodworking knowledge, guitar building experience etc. The mistakes keep coming but you always are learning and having fun. I'm sure you already have the next build in mind  .
And I'm not sure if I fully understand the "half size" issue...but if I hear you right - the bloodwood veneer comes in 2" widths or so? If this is the case You could always join 2 pieces to create 4" wide veneer (similar to joining top and back plates) . But, joining 2 pieces may not give you the symmetry of a truly bookmatched veneer.
Buying a pre-made veneer isnt a bad idea. Although it may slow down your process etc. Here's a link to a bloodwood headplate from LMI
http://www.lmii.com/products/mostly-...odwood/flypage
Also there are many options to pick from LMI... including mahogany to match your top plate..? so many options eh ..lol
I hope I understood your question correctly... If your thinking 1/32" thick "underlay/layer" veneers just let me know
Mike |
yea i was looking at lmi. their headstock veneers are here. they were the ebony, maple, maple flame pic i posted
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/index.php
Headplates measure:
7 1/2" x 3 1/2" x .023" or .039"
19cm x 8.89cm x .6mm or 1mm.
the 2nd pic i posted was wood veneers
https://www.lmii.com/products/mostly...s/wood-veneers
Veneer, Bloodwood, 3.375" x 35" x .023" (.6mm)
based on those sizes it looks like the bloodwood is around half the width of the headstock size so i will need 2 pieces spliced together...so i don't know if i should get a couple colors and try to do some kind of rosette/stitch piece on the headstock or just split 2 pieces of bloodwood joined.