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I have a question: why is it that the top bracing, left and right of the bridge patch, doesn't lap over like the other bracing does? |
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Super SUPER CLEAN WORK
Egads, Ben. Nice work 👍
Interesting how you take such care with the CF strut! And I especially like the aerodynamic go fast feature on the side mount for the strut! Maybe you should put some hot rod flames on the rod like JK did with my first strutted custom... haha You are indeed the "Speed Racer" of Luthiers This is a BEAUTY Paul
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Thanks
Thanks, Colin--Ben does amazing work...
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I've always wanted to try this wood combo as I've heard others comment before on how magical it is. And the fact that Ben had these wonderful woods to select from pushed me in this direction. I'm really looking forward to how it performs when all is said and done!
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Go, Speed Racer, go! Thanks for following along, Paul.
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Congrats on this super gorgeous guitar. The only thing that slightly bothers me is seeing the brace in the sound hole. Maybe staining it to the same color as the back would be better.
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This radial bracing looks very good! And the placement of the soundhole/port (in one) complements the guitar shape (or vice versa).
The radial bracing reminds me of kasha bracing, more often seen in classical guitar building, were placement of the soundhole to the upper bout and radial bracing is used. Some interesting reading here: https://esomogyi.com/f-a-q-5-soundho...cing-patterns/ And here: https://www.jthbass.com/kasha.html Kasha bracing is based on scientific principles, on which surely some evenings worth of reading can be had.... I was wondering about uncoupling string energy with a tailpiece bridge would work well with this type of bracing?? Ps i was blown away by the sound on the video..... Aram |
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I did move it further into the box on this Arum than it was on the original Nautilus. I tend to agree with you on this. I want to see it, but only when I'm looking for it. I'll know for certain when I cut out the sound hole, but I think it will be more discreet on this one. |
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Structural honesty...
Thanks, Ben, for your explanations regarding the bracing and the bridgeplate conundrum!
Thanks for your comment and input, zedagive, as I know this might bother some folks. In my profession of architectural design and engineering, we have something in our office that we refer to as "structural honesty." The practice of letting structural elements speak for themselves without feeling the need to cover them up or add ornamentation to adorn or disguise them, be it an I-beam, a bolted metal plate connection, or a carbon fiber rod. So while I appreciate the efforts that Ben has used to make the CF rod a bit more discreet, I also appreciate the "structural honesty" of this element and its workings within the process of the Arum. And it really isn't seen by anyone looking at the guitar while I'm playing it--it's mainly seen by the player as he glances inside the soundport, Just a little reminder that Mr. CF is on the job doing his appointed task in life!
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Outside of the box!
Ben delivered these images to my inbox last night.
This is always such an exciting point in the build--seeing the completed box! I'm really looking forward to seeing how the binding defines and sets off the Cocobolo and the Tunnel 14. Enough said--enjoy! That's all for now, folks!
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The neck
Work on the neck has commenced...
Cheers!
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Nautilus fingerstyle...
For those that requested it, Ben posted a video to Facebook of the Nautilus at 2 months of age being played fingerstyle and with a pick.
You can find it here... https://www.facebook.com/WilbornGuit...epa=SEARCH_BOX Check it out--this guitar has really come to life even more so in the past months since inception!
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Seeing the closed box is funny with no sound hole, it is like "Hey Ben, you forgot something!" That Coco still continues to be the star of the show including that headstock veneer!
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