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Caldwell Guitars 2019
I've started a new build for a previous customer and thought since it's been quite awhile since I did a build thread, I'd post some pics. It's an 0-28 with a few twists that I'll reveal as we progress.
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1545426394 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1545426436 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1545426478 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1545426495 Thanks for following along. (Looks like I've posted both the photos and links. I can't quite figure out how to get rid of the links...………??) |
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Guitars come and go and, as much as hate to admit it, I rarely miss them. One exception - my Caldwell 00. Looking forward to watching this one come together.
Best, Robert
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Oooh! Yes, please post lots of photos. I've always admired your work. That 00-42 at Schoenberg is quite nice!
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Circa OM-30/34 (Adi/Mad) | 000-12 (Ger/Maple) | OM-28 (Adi/Brz) | OM-18/21 (Adi/Hog) | OM-42 (Adi/Braz) Fairbanks SJ (Adi/Hog) | Schoenberg/Klepper 000-12c (Adi/Hog) | LeGeyt CLM (Swiss/Amzn) | LeGeyt CLM (Carp/Koa) Brondel A-2 (Carp/Mad) |
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Looking good so far!!! I look forward to meeting you in person next March!!!! I will be watching this build for sure!
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Stan
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Hatcher Woodsman, Collings 0002H, Stella Grand Concert |
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I've made a little progress over the holidays. Here's what we have so far.
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1545838420 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1545838554 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1545838637 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1545838692 Binding and purfling is up next. We're deviating a little from the traditional 28 style and these will become apparent in the coming round of posts. Thanks for looking. |
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Here's our progress so far. I've completed the binding and purfling and cleaned everything up. A couple of the deviations I talked about earlier - rope purfling in place of herringbone and did I mention this is a 13 fretter?
BTW - I can't figure out the image protocol, so please bear with me. https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1546547310 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1546547407 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1546547310 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1546547310 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1546547407 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1546547658 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1546547658 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1546547873 |
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The woodworking is all done on this one and it's off to the finisher. We're going to use a sunburst on the top and let the mahogany speak for itself.
A quick recap of the specs: 0 13 fret body Mahogany Back & Sides AAA Lutz Top w/Cross Grain Ivoroid 28 Style Rosette Ebony Fretboard w/Short Pattern 28 Abalone Diamonds and Squares Inlay One Piece Mahogany Neck w/Carved Volute Cocobolo Headplate Ivoroid Binding w/Rope Purfling & Boxed Endgraft Ebony Pyramid Bridge w/28 Style Ivoroid Pins Bone Nut and Thru Saddle - 1-3/4" x 2-5/16" Gold Schaller Grandtune Tuners w/Ivoroid Buttons https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...=17706&stc=1&d https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...032=1547486032 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547486118 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547486205 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547486205 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547486205 Thanks for looking. I'll also say that I hope to meet a lot of you at Tom's Big Show in a couple of months. Less than an hour and a half from my house...….pretty sweet. I'm sure there will be lots of fun and some great Texas BBQ. See you then. |
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Very classic, very classy looking. Can't wait to see it under finish!
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Holy Schnikes Juston. Go buy that 00-42 now! Love the back and sides, is it Mahogany?
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That is a nice clean little beauty right there!!!
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Jimmy, could you post a photo or two of your personal style 30 with the banjo tuners? I'm sure people here would love to see that combo.
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Thanks for asking. This one was a blast to build and even more fun to play. With no one to please but myself and no time constraints, here's what I came up with. 13 fret 00 body Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides Torrified Adirondack Spruce Top w/Torrified Sitka Bracing 30 Style Appointments (Ivoroid Trim, 45 Rosette, Rope Purfling) Boxed End Graft Unbleached Bone Saddle, Nut, End & Bridge Pins Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge w/Thru Saddle Spanish Cedar Neck w/Bird's Beak Joint @ Headstock Bar Frets Raw Brass Banjo Tuners w/Tortoise Buttons https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547507695 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547507695 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547507728 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547507728 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547507728 https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&d=1547507736 |
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Awesome looking OO Jimmy. Please share your opinion of the Torrefied Adi top. I just finished one and wondered if your opinion of it is similar to mine?
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Tim,
With a sample size of one, I'm hesitant to read too much into the results, but for my tonal target, I'm very happy. I thinned the top about .005 under my norm and thinned the x slightly also. It's super responsive and responds equally well to finger style or pick, though I'm generally playing it with a pick. I am going to put a set of nickel bronze strings on it and see how it sounds. I have a set on my Greven and really like them. There are a lot of tonal influences on this guitar ... Bar frets, Ebony neck reinforcement, Spanish Cedar neck to name a few, but as we all know the majic is in the top and I'm very encouraged by what I hear with this material. Hopefully others will agree. I very interested to hear your comments. |