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Count me jealous. This looks like a blast. Can't think of a better way to spend a week. Looking real good!
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What an amazing project! This is a lot of fun to follow.
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Much has been said about tucarensis on this forum (Bruce definitely comes to mind) and I'm sure that contributed aot to my attraction towards it. Speaking of, I was immediately drawn to this set by its figure and the fact that it's quartersawn. It appears I picked a winner Steve has commented on how pretty it is multiple times! |
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Congratulations!!! What an outstanding experience.
Absolutely gorgeous Woods. I must say that you are much more bold than I. I would expect to be paralyzed by worry... and I TRY not to worry at all. Give my regards to your mentors! You certainly chose well!!! Salud Paul
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Thank you Dennis and Paul! Day 3 had its share of ups and downs or a more appropriate phrase would be peaks and valleys since that's how Ryan said to best approach cutting into the wood with a rasp. Here are some other observations:
1) Madagascar Rosewood does not smell good. Kingwood on the other hand is quite nice 2) Driving the bus sucks. Big time. Uber next time please! 3) Using a chisel is still difficult but on the second day it felt slightly more familiar 4) Closing the box is a surreal experience Enough with the chit chat, let's get to the pictures! Here is the back glued to the sides. Carving a finger brace without carving into my finger Cutting the fretboard to shape |
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Here are the highlights from day 3:
Top fully carved and ready to go Surreal Moment #1 - My name on a label. Never thought I'd see that Surreal Moment #2 - closing of the box. I've seen this countless times on agf but here it is in front of me I encourage anyone intrigued by this to contact Ryan and Steve to sign up for your own build but don't wait too long I'm already thinking about #2! |
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Wow! Kudos, sir! I can't wait to see what day 4 brings. Having muddled through the process myself without somebody looking over my shoulder I'm envious of your progress and marveling at how well it's turning out. This is something I'd love to do for my own bucket list as well. How did you talk them into letting you do this? I'd really like to know.
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That looks beautiful. What a great opportunity to work with first rate luthiers.
But... why seven days? |
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This is so cool!! Thank you for sharing your experience. It's also just looking so beautiful!! Wow... What a great thing to be doing .
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Some Day 4 observations: 1) Cutting into something you just created is a counter-intuitive experience 2) There are a myriad of steps/processes involved in the creation of an acoustic guitar at this level of craftsmanship. While I have appreciated it, I will not take it for granted going forward 3) Sanding the sides to a level surface is almost as unpleasant as driving the bus 4) Three guitar bodies arrived in the mail back from Tony. All three are breathtaking and I can't wait to hear them as part of Steve and Ryan's experiment. 5) We all got a splinter today. I felt like it was my rite of passage and I had my three musketeers moment. All for one and one for all! Last edited by vpolineni; 09-03-2020 at 10:55 PM. |
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Ok on to some pictures!
Drilling into the neck to install the threaded inserts for the bolts Here is the neck with the fretboard glued on Scraping the sides to a level surface Steve scraping custom made purfling for a commissioned build The most gorgeous set of Amazon Rosewood I've ever seen. How has this not been spoken for??? (ignore the glare on the left the right side is more indicative of the true color) |
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Cutting channels for binding on the body. This wasn't nerve-wracking, not at all...
Steve showing me how to glue purfling to the top Here it is... after 4 days we have a closed box with purfling and binding! You may be wondering how someone like me could do this, even with expert supervision and guidance. Well, I'll let you in on the secret: These are, no joke, some of the best cookies I've ever had. I think Billie knows her cookies are the brain fuel that makes this happen and it's not a coincidence we've all had them each day to cap off our lunch! |
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Hey Vasu! Congratulations! This looks like the best time ever And the Tucarensis looks great too
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Hey Vasu,
I remember talking to you a few years back and you were dreaming of building a guitar. I am happy to see you finally doing it. You are in great hands. Careful though, it is addictive. Enjoy! Travis |