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Post by Blues Dues on Apr 16, 2010 18:56:51 GMT -5
I hear there's a future luthier in training hereabouts. Let's hear some reports on your guitar building experience.  |
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Post by gdobro on Apr 17, 2010 12:01:04 GMT -5
Having the opportunity to build one is great. We're in the beginning stages right now, I've picked out the wood sections for the back and front of the guitar. Even at this point you can tell it's going to look incredible. Having fun.
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Post by Blues Dues on Apr 17, 2010 20:46:33 GMT -5
Having the opportunity to build one is great. We're in the beginning stages right now, I've picked out the wood sections for the back and front of the guitar. Even at this point you can tell it's going to look incredible. Having fun. The beginnings of gdobro's guitar... Back (Indian Rosewood):  Top (Sitka Spruce):  |
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Post by Blues Dues on Apr 22, 2010 1:55:27 GMT -5
Update number 2 Fretboard, top and back taking shape:   |
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Post by rickc on Apr 22, 2010 18:49:12 GMT -5
Looking good John!
Who cut those out? Stevie Wonder? ;D
Rick
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Post by gdobro on Apr 23, 2010 17:39:30 GMT -5
i've never liked my camera's auto chamfer button.
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Post by Blues Dues on Apr 24, 2010 18:29:19 GMT -5
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Post by Blues Dues on Apr 27, 2010 19:33:16 GMT -5
. Side cooling down after bending |
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Post by smcnally on Apr 28, 2010 16:49:09 GMT -5
Man, that looks like it's fun to do!
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Post by gdobro on Apr 28, 2010 18:50:40 GMT -5
Hi Steve, it's a blast. More pictures coming soon...
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Post by Blues Dues on Apr 28, 2010 19:28:14 GMT -5
First side has cooled and removed from the bender.
Getting ready to install in the mold. First side in the mold
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Post by rickc on Apr 29, 2010 10:31:20 GMT -5
Looking good John! Let me know if you would like an inlay on that headstock  |
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Post by Blues Dues on Apr 30, 2010 19:04:21 GMT -5
. Progress as of Friday, April 30Both side formed and in the mold |
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Post by gdobro on May 1, 2010 6:15:50 GMT -5
Hi Rick, thank you very much for offering. That's something I need time to think about.
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Post by Blues Dues on May 4, 2010 23:51:11 GMT -5
May 4. 2010 Top kerfing installation:  |
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