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Cookies, too???
All this and cookies as well???
Outstanding ! Woohoo Paul
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Hard to believe, right? It's going to be a very harsh return back to reality next week... Some day 5 observations: 1) The neck carving process is utterly fascinating 2) It is amazing to hear the difference in tap tone once binding is on the body 3) I'm not quitting my day job |
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Day 5 pictures!
Hammering in Evo Gold frets Leveling off the fret ends Cutting off excess wood from the neck blank before carving. This saw blade was so hot afterwards we should have had marshmallows nearby! Using the safe-t-planer to rough thickness the neck before carving |
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More sanding of the top
Picture of the body with neck attached Looks so good we almost forgot about the bridge! Here is a mock up of where the bridge will be So far so good! Still a ways to go but it's hard not to smile Thanks for following along! |
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Reading your daily updates are quickly becoming one of my favorite morning routines. This looks like an amazing experience and a dream of mine as well!
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Congratulations on your foray into lutherie, I'm really impressed with the results! Maybe I missed the answer, but how deep is the deep body of your 00? Martin |
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Very nicely done! The guitar is gorgeous and your happiness shows! Well done. Congratulations!
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Day 6 observations: 1) A pyramid bridge is the bee's knees 2) All of that really just happened 3) Parting is such sweet sorrow Sorry for all the cliches. It's been an amazing week capped off by seeing the guitar come into its form today. That combined with the wonderful time spent with Ryan and Steve truly made it a memorable event - one I will not forget. |
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Drawing out the lines for the pyramid bridge
Steve showing me how it's made Young grasshopper trying the other side under supervision The final product - a thing of beauty |
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Sanding the bridge to match the radius of the top
Bridge pinned to the body for placement Front of the guitar. It's hard to see it but a custom truss rod cover was made to perfectly match the headstock veneer Back of the guitar with tuner holes reamed out. Notice the heel cap and how it matches the rear headstock veneer |
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Happy as a clam
Can you blame me? Can't thank these two enough-they went above and beyond to make a dream come true Believe it or not here is the real star of the show Words cannot describe how good this was. I literally had to put my elbow on the table to prop myself up while eating. BEST. CHEESECAKE. EVER. Unfortunately that is all for now. There will be a long hiatus while the guitar is at the finisher. I will be sure to update this thread once it is returns and I head back to the Kinnaird workshop for Day 7 - final assembly and setup! Thanks to everyone who has followed along and offered words of encouragement. Your feedback means a lot and I can't stress this enough: if I can do this, you can too! |
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This has been very special to read. Your joy and gratitude at the participating in the process is evident at every step. Thank you for sharing the journey! The guitar looks lovely, the memories are priceless.
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Fantastic!
Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I had a similar experience a few years ago with Jay Lichty and chronicled each day for Fretboard Journal. Again, thanks for sharing your journey with us.
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That was a terrific thread and what a wonderful experience! The guitar looks incredible. Excellent job by all.
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Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder as you progressed through the build.... I suspect that it has forever altered your perspective on guitars...
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