garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Mar 15, 2014 17:18:02 GMT
Well Guys, we're into French polishing now, so nothing too spectacular will be happening for awhile! Plenty of other things happening,if you're interested. Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Mar 2, 2014 9:04:56 GMT
Redwood and Cocobolo! I hope that you're wearing a dust mask Donal! How do you find the StewMac Dremel jig? Cheers Gary I don't understand this comment in the slightest bit, but it's an example of this forum at it's best. (I love you [crazy] luthiers, I don't understand what you do and why do what you do, but I love what luthiers do, it allows me to hear my dreams) The dust from both tonewoods can be irritating to your lungs and the vapours given off by the hot cocobolo resins when you bend the sides on a hot iron are also very unpleasant! Yep, you'r right we're crazy!! Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Mar 1, 2014 16:50:50 GMT
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Mar 1, 2014 16:48:05 GMT
Nice Gary! A bit more air movement in that soundbox than a normal Dobro. I can definately hear with mine that mostly treble comes out of the resonator cover and bass from the f/soundholes, is that the case with yours? Is it solid or laminate? Glad you like it- the majority of everything comes out of the cone- I think that the holes are really only there to allow for air movement so that the cone isn’t restricted. The whole thing is solid wood apart from the supporting plywood rings. Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Mar 1, 2014 16:19:01 GMT
Redwood and Cocobolo! I hope that you're wearing a dust mask Donal! How do you find the StewMac Dremel jig? Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Mar 1, 2014 16:14:47 GMT
That’s very interesting Keith, thanks for posting. You’re right about the neck geometry; it’s a pain to get correct! I built one with a spider resonator in 2004, here’s a photo of my structure under the cone. There are a few more photo on my archive blog if you’re interested.
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 24, 2014 17:02:53 GMT
The position markers are in place... And there are some extra photos of the inlaying process in my latest blog post.Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 23, 2014 17:48:28 GMT
A mandolin does need to be carefully set-up to get the intonation spot-on, moving the bridge should get you there. I fit a bone saddle which is then also shaped for finer adjustment. Good luck Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 18, 2014 8:48:21 GMT
Great stuff, Gary. I love guitar-build threads. I'd really, really love to watch a build in person. All the best, Alasdair. Well, if you've got a spare 100 or so hours.......you'll have to bring your own sandwiches! In between the photos there are hours of work, which many might find a little tedious; fortunately I don't! Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 17, 2014 17:02:05 GMT
The model 2 guitar is now coming together. As with all my guitars, the neck is joined to the body with a tapered dovetail joint; the female section in the body is routed whilst the male section is cut and fitted entirely by hand. The alignment of the neck is, of course, critical and on a cutaway even more so, as one edge of the fingerboard has to line-up perfectly with the edge of the cutaway. Once the neck has been glued in place (no clamps, just a good joint and gravity!), I continue the slot for the carbon-fibre rods into the body to make the joint even more rigid. And after some more careful alignment, the fingerboard goes on. Inlays tomorrow! Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 14, 2014 16:45:02 GMT
Whatever solvent you choose, test it first, (maybe on the back of the head) to make sure that you don't damage the finish on the front. Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 9, 2014 17:36:28 GMT
It is looking great Gary... Is a pick up going to fitted? Thanks Andrew. Yes, I've been requested to fit a K&K Trinity system. Cheers Gary
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 8, 2014 17:06:16 GMT
I want one in PINK please To match your eyes?
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Feb 8, 2014 16:44:27 GMT
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garynava
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 454
My main instrument is: Stanley No.5
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Post by garynava on Jan 29, 2014 16:15:43 GMT
Interesting responses! Flat-tops should give more overtones & sustain- nature of the beast! Cheer Gary
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