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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 21, 2016 10:50:33 GMT
Forgot to mention but stumbled across this on the web.it may or may not be of interest to you Have no idea how to link this into a thread,but if you type in .....guitar building with Jeff Traugott-frets.com ....you'll be able to find what I'm on about.
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 21, 2016 10:47:41 GMT
No photos at the moment but Ted is going to be adding a floting back brace to the build.This is similar to what Jeff Traugott does but will be a slimmer version. On looking on the web about what this does a good but simple explanation is the following
The floating back brace that stands up of the back plate of the instrument,only connecting to the other braces allows the back to keep its shallow radius and resonate more freely.It is also a system that keeps the back from flattening out over time by adding strength and can help prevent the need for neck re sets from the neck block having rotated inwards,thus raising the action and de stabilising the saddle Movement and flattening out of the back can be a contributing factor in the top caving in over time
And if all that sounds too technical.well I feel comfortable in the fact that Ted along with others in his perfectionist craft worry over these things so we don't have too
I will get photos posted when I get them
Take it easy
A lot of what's available about the floating back brace tends to mention long term stability and strength and as I'm only 47 I hope to repost about this in another 47 years and let you know my findings Until then Bye
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 20, 2016 19:07:18 GMT
Quick update...Thanks for all the replies...I am not going to have any inlay work done.Think the guitar will look better without and hopefully the Amboyna burl will add the necessary bling!! Thanks to all
Rosie TGC...WOW...keep up the good work
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 20, 2016 19:03:27 GMT
looks like the humble soundport has evolved
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 20, 2016 18:37:04 GMT
These pictures are just superb...thanks for continuing to post them Scott. Don't know about anyone else, but I'm really enjoying this thread. Glad you are enjoying.I believe Ted has two builds on the go at the moment so will be a busy man. Apologies if thread is a bit all over the place.Hopefully my narrative will keep you suitably informed and the pictures hopefully speak for themselves. will continue to post as and when i get anything
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 19, 2016 18:28:01 GMT
The bridge plate being glued into position
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 19, 2016 18:27:00 GMT
The beginning stages of shaping the braces...blunt chisels not an option!
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 19, 2016 18:25:08 GMT
Some more from Ted. Backstrip and inlay done, now for some bracing alchemy....Back braces going on
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 15, 2016 20:46:41 GMT
End result picture 2 My thoughts so far....WOW
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 15, 2016 20:45:16 GMT
End result
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 15, 2016 20:44:05 GMT
Purfling piece with two 90 degree angles soon to get mitered together...Fiddly i would say
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 15, 2016 20:42:10 GMT
Once the burl is glued into recess.Ted cut out the channel for the Ebony strip which overlaps the burl slightly
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 15, 2016 20:39:47 GMT
Preparing to glue in the burl to the recess
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 15, 2016 20:38:49 GMT
Ted obviously has a bit of ocd going on..lots of little cuts in order to get those miters flawless
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 15, 2016 20:36:45 GMT
Ted has been busy with the backstrip design Cutting out the recess for the burl to get inlayed
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