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07-03-2016, 07:35 AM
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My first Archtop
So, this is my first archtop build.
Soundboard: Englemann Spruce Back and sides: QLD Maple (Australian) Neck: Australian Red Cedar Fretboard: Australian Gidgee Pickguard and headstock veneer: Gidgee Bindings: Curly Maple Pickup: Benedetto S6 I'm really pleased with the outcome, it is loud acoustically and sounds awesome plugged in. I will definitely be making more. I loved the hand carving although my wife would probably point out at this moment that I did complain of shoulder pain at the time!
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07-03-2016, 07:45 AM
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Wow that's beautiful, and I love the Aussie woods. Where on the central coast are you? I'm down in Sydney.
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07-03-2016, 04:24 PM
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07-03-2016, 04:35 PM
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That's your FIRST? (Jaw drops.)
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07-03-2016, 05:12 PM
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I used to be able to rough carve a plate in a day, but as I've aged I find I like to instead spend an hour or two every other day for a week. There are plenty of other less strenuous tasks to fill the space between sessions, and it gives me time to consider the target.
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