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Post by sigmadel on Dec 20, 2016 0:06:56 GMT
Im looking forward to seeing this all come together . Its going to be a real looker .
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Post by ourmaninthenorth on Dec 20, 2016 18:24:50 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.  |
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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 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 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 ourmaninthenorth on Dec 21, 2016 11:19:01 GMT
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 21, 2016 11:22:08 GMT
Yes it is...how do you do that?
Many thanks,just thought it might be of interest
Cheers
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Post by ourmaninthenorth on Dec 21, 2016 11:32:07 GMT
Go to any website, in the address bar at the top of the screen, right click and select copy. Come back to the post you're making and again right click and select paste. The link will appear in your text. |
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 21, 2016 11:38:25 GMT
Simples!
Thanks for the info
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Post by ourmaninthenorth on Dec 21, 2016 11:40:08 GMT
My pleasure. |
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 23, 2016 20:18:16 GMT
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 23, 2016 20:22:37 GMT
 Ted has been busy working on the top too. busy fitting and gluing down the braces and reinforcing the sound hole.He will then shape the braces to achieve the desired effect |
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Post by scottish0177 on Dec 23, 2016 20:28:20 GMT
 This one shows the bending of an inner side for lamination to the Brazilian Rosewood sides.Ted will complete the rest when he comes back to work and start on the body....cant wait This is part of an email from Ted...I use mahogany for the inner side lamination. The reason for mahogany is: It's light weight and when you look inside the guitar it matches the heel block, neck block and linings ( the linings are ceder thou, to give that lovely smell for all of the sound hole sniffers), an extra added feature  That's it for now Hope you all have a great festive season.Be safe Cheers to all |
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Post by sigmadel on Jan 5, 2017 17:14:05 GMT
Its beginning to really take shape now and its gorgeous !
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Post by scottish0177 on Jan 6, 2017 20:41:16 GMT
Hey,Hope everyone now recovered after the festivities and not taking it too hard after seeing first credit card bill of the year.Been a little quiet over the festivities but Ted now back to work and hard at it..   Ted has started bending the Brazilian and laminating the sides..Hope to get more pics soon  |
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Jo whoever he is.
