Wren Guitar 4 TAMCO: Waterfall Figure Bubinga!

[David Wren]

Hi Folks ... I'll be documenting a build that will be going to Trevor at TAMCO ... a real one-of-a-kind. I'm definitely excited about this one! It's one of my Remuda Hybrid models with a Master Grade Lutz top, a stunning set of Bubinga for the back and sides, ebony peghead veneer and backstrap, a segmented back strip and decorative end-graft with all mitered purfling joints. Hope you enjoy watching!

[Habanera Hal]

Looking forward to this one! I bought a spalted waterfall bubinga set last year for a tenor uke build. It's been on hold during a move but it's about time I got cracking on it. Will be following your progress closely!

[JoeCharter]

That is an amazing set of wood. I've seen waterfall Bubinga before but never with such an intriguing figure. Nice shot, too.

[Aubade Acoustics]

Beautiful set of Bubinga. Going to be a fine guitar and looking forward to seeing the progress.

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by Habanera Hal

Looking forward to this one! I bought a spalted waterfall bubinga set last year for a tenor uke build. It's been on hold during a move but it's about time I got cracking on it. Will be following your progress closely!

Hey Hal ... would love to see photos of your uke ... I've never seen spalted Bubinga before! Thanks for taking the time to pop in on this thread!

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by JoeCharter

That is an amazing set of wood. I've seen waterfall Bubinga before but never with such an intriguing figure. Nice shot, too.

Thanks Mau ... I'm loving the look of that Bubinga too! Thanks for dropping in to my thread!

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by Aubade Acoustics

Beautiful set of Bubinga. Going to be a fine guitar and looking forward to seeing the progress.

Thanks Michael ... I'm excited about this one too!

[David Wren]

Just noticed ... the caption at the bottom of the photo should read "Laminating the solid LINING" ... oops

[Steve Kinnaird]

David, your set looks fantastic. Waterfall Bubinga is one of our favorite woods, and it makes a fine instrument. This will be a fun thread to follow.
Did the sides want to facet on you as you bent them?

Steve

[nashmore]

I'm on the band wagon, love the bubinga!

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

David, your set looks fantastic. Waterfall Bubinga is one of our favorite woods, and it makes a fine instrument. This will be a fun thread to follow.
Did the sides want to facet on you as you bent them?

Steve

Hey Steve ... I know exactly what you mean about bending waterfall figure Bubinga ... not for the faint of heart, that's for sure! Thanks for taking the time to pop in to this thread!

[David Wren]

Originally Posted by nashmore

I'm on the band wagon, love the bubinga!

Hey Nathan ... thanks for taking the time to look at my thread!

[David Wren]

[Habanera Hal]

Originally Posted by David Wren

Hey Hal ... would love to see photos of your uke ... I've never seen spalted Bubinga before! Thanks for taking the time to pop in on this thread!

Hi David! These aren't the best pics but it gives you an idea. My plans include either Sitka spruce or curly redwood for the top, ebony fretboard and bridge, mahogany neck. Rest is still undecided. Probably a few more months before I start the build.
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[David Wren]

Hey Hal ... thanks for the photos ... that wood will look great under a finish!