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05-03-2010, 07:27 PM
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Wow - gorgeous!
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05-06-2010, 03:46 PM
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Here's an update with the final assembly of my guitar. Thanks to John for taking the time to document this process. It was very informative and fun to see it come together.
[IMG]  [/IMG]"here are the rest of the assembly pix. Above are the tools I use to glue down the fretboard extension. The square block goes goes inside the guitar, with the tapered caul pressing down on the frets. Below you see the red handled clamp which puts pressure on the frets just above the neck block. The pad is angled to match the back arch. " [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]"This is the rig I use to locate the bridge and route off the finish too. There is a pin which butts up against the end of the fretboard at the extreme left. . The plexi part has sliders that center the jig on the neck, and then the plexi is removed after the micarta plate is clamped to the guitar. " [IMG]  [/IMG]"I have various inserts for the different bridge shapes and pin widths (2-3/16, 2-1/4, 2-5/16, 2-3/8) " [IMG]  [/IMG]"Two views of the centering sliders" [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]"The guitar is held on the vacuum fixture." [IMG]  [/IMG]"The finish has been routed off. The router has a micro adjust, so I can control the depth of cut in one thousandth/inch increments." [IMG]  [/IMG] "Above, you can see the router leaves an edge 1/16" inside the actual bridge outline. This way any distortion along the edge will be covered by the bridge."
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05-06-2010, 03:59 PM
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 [/IMG]"The jig remains clamped and the drill template is inserted. This way I never have to worry about bridge misplacement, leading to intonation problems. The bridge will be located using bolts and these holes. No possibility for the bridge to stray from its correct location" [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]"I use a scalpel and a sharp chisel to square up the edge. I like to use the router instead of using solvent to remove the lacquer. I don't like the idea of any residual solvent weakening the center seam, or the bridge/top bond. " [IMG]  [/IMG]"The finish is around .006 thick. (6 thousandths/inch) I route the underside of the bridge to around .004, leaving a little room for glue and swelling of the wood. The bridge will sit in the space where the finish is removed. " [IMG]  [/IMG]"Three bridge glue-up cauls that are placed inside the guitars and which straddle the X brace. I need three cauls to accommodate the various locations of the X brace relative to the bridge-plates on different models. The caul allows me to spread pressure throughout the bridge area with one clamp. I love this system. With only one clamp, I can work really fast, which is critical when using hide glue. To the right is the underside of the bridge caul you see below, which sits on top of the bridge. Note the 2 locating bolts in the center. " [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]"A couple of dremels which are used to shape the string ramps in the bridge. The fine burr is great for softening the top edge where the string emerges. " [IMG]  [/IMG]
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05-06-2010, 04:08 PM
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Another installment of this update
[IMG]  [/IMG]The ox bone nut is fit I then use a flattened pencil, which rests on the 1st and 2nd frets, to mark the string height. [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]"The top is roughed to just above the line @ 14 degrees" [IMG]  [/IMG]"Prepped nuts sorted by width." [IMG]  [/IMG]"Above you see a rig to cut accurate string spacing in nuts. I have 6 different blocks I pin to this base for various widths. Once the saw cuts are made, the slots are filed with special files to match the string widths. The final adjustment is done later after the strings are on the guitar. "  " Above is the reamer I use to enlarge the endpin for PU installation. Stew-Mac to the rescue!!! Great tool." [IMG]  [/IMG] "Here you see the K and K Mini PU. There are 3 small transducers on this model. " [IMG]  [/IMG]"That is it for now!! It has been really fun documenting the build, and not much trouble at all. You should have the guitar Friday! " Cheers, John
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05-08-2010, 08:12 AM
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Very classy, thanks for documenting the build. I'm sure you will enjoy playing it!
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05-10-2010, 02:25 PM
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Fantastic looking guitar, from every angle. I really enjoyed this build thread, with so much detail on the build process as well as the instrument itself; thanks. Great combination of woods (especially that mahogany) and aesthetic choices.
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05-12-2010, 04:38 AM
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Randall, I know you must have this guitar by now.
Whadaya think of it? Curious minds want to know.....
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05-24-2010, 05:42 PM
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Still waitin' on that review, Randall. Not everyone has had the pleasure of playing this beauty. C'mon, share the love.
Jim
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05-24-2010, 08:00 PM
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So I've had the guitar for a couple of weeks. I have not had a good opportunity to make a recording or write a long review.I will make some recordings soon, hopefully my equipment can capture the true sound.
But here's the brief version, this guitar is a complete joy to have. The 00 size is very comfortable to play, either sitting down or standing. Having the 12 fret neck with a cutaway allows me to play just about any arrangement that I normally play and it gives me the benefit of the sound that you only get with the bridge in the sweet spot of the body. The guitar is very powerful sounding, it is very loud and articulate. Each string rings out. The guitar has great sustain. It goes without saying that the fit and finish is top notch, though my wife says the back and sides don't match the sunburst top. Personally I think it looks great. One very cool feature of the guitar that was completely a fluke. I ordered this guitar as a 50th birthday present. When I opened the case I noticed the guitar had serial number 59, the year I was born. So thanks to John Slobod for building me a guitar that has exceeded my expectations. I have several very nice guitars but he has built the one guitar "to rule them all".
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just kidding! The guitar looks fantastic. Would love to hear how it sounds. Cheers.
