OM acoustic guitar build

[olsk]

Hey,

I posted pics of a few kit guitars I made a couple of years ago. Since then I have built a few more from scratch and wanted to show some pics of my latest build. This will be an OM sized guitar in sitka spruce and south american mahogany. Ebony binding / bridge / fretboard. I should be ready to start finishing it next week.

Moved flat. Still no workshop, but I have a bit more space to build now. I use a router and a jigsaw for a few jobs but mostly this is done by hand.


Cutting the scarf joint


Thicknessing the mahogany sides. Doesn't take long with a sharp plane blade.


Thicknessing the spruce top. Goes even quicker than the mahogany!


The rough components getting to know each other


Voicing the soundboard braces


Box closed


Neck joint cut


Nut slot trimmed with router for the first time



Will post more as I progress. Enjoy!

[Placida]

Now that looks really great so far. I look forward to see your progress - thanks for posting!

[olsk]

Thanks. Here is the finished thing. Sounded really good in the end and after a thorough setup plays really smoothly.