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Post by francis on Apr 30, 2024 19:58:46 GMT
The back plate is now on. This is the first guitar I've built that required me to fit the back braces to the sides first then fit the back plate. In a lot of way it was easier or beginners luck? I need to do the same with the soundboard too. That needs much more work with the first fit of the front bracing. A couple of 'dry' runs (that's no glue not me sober!). TBC...
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Post by francis on Apr 28, 2024 9:19:46 GMT
Apol's been slacking lately. However. I've now added the heel and tail blocks. The linings I decided to make as reversed kerf linings with a lower rounded edge these were all slotted on the bandsaw after sizing the pieces and rounding one edge. Where the bends were tightest I've added extra slots to make the bending of the linings easier. Some areas were pre cracked to 'take' the linings in the right direction and prevent full breaks ocurring (didn't alway work ).
Bandsaw jig. Cut made then advanced to the line and new cut made...
First edges lined with the next set ready to fit
Second set fitted. Masking tap helps prevent marking.
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Post by francis on Apr 22, 2024 21:36:32 GMT
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Post by francis on Apr 11, 2024 13:16:28 GMT
Been quiet this week or so but I have been tinkering with the D-hole rosette and I've played around with a design and come up with something that is probably more traditional (for me) but not the usual rings of B&W lines...
The rosette has had a light sanding to bring it down to the soundboard surface, I haven't removed the soundhole itself yet as I wanted to get all the rosette pieces in place first so the inner ring of spruce withstood all the pulling around as the B&W lines and hardwood pieces were (eased!) into place. You have both photos as I couldn't decide which one to use...
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Post by francis on Apr 3, 2024 13:27:28 GMT
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Post by francis on Apr 2, 2024 15:55:45 GMT
Hi Phil, No. because it has a cutaway rather than a full body it will have a short scale with a 12th fret neck body join. Do they work ok with 630mm scale length? Phil Phil Taylor Scale length for this one is 640mm
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Post by francis on Apr 2, 2024 15:45:12 GMT
Couple of hours later...
Well maybe three. Sides thicknessed to 2mm and the cutaway side bent to shape. Fitted in it's slot. I'll leave this till morning (it now has some support blocks to stop the ends from curling up) and start on the bass side which should be easier. I'm expecting to need some touch-up work on the cutaway bends to make sure the two edges have matching curves once it dries out.
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Post by francis on Apr 2, 2024 12:34:58 GMT
Looking forward to this Francis Will it be the extra long scale length? Phil Hi Phil, No. because it has a cutaway rather than a full body it will have a short scale with a 12th fret neck body join.
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Post by francis on Apr 2, 2024 10:56:45 GMT
I've had the plans for this build for a while now and I've spent some time going over them deciding what I wanted to keep and omit. The plans include an inner reflector and resonator which formed part of the original Maccaferri design but was later dropped when Selmer took over the production of the guitars. It's this simplified version that I'm going to try and replicate. There are other differences too: The back and sides of the guitar as designed are plywood. Whilst this is a laminated ply rather than your B*Q special flexi ply, I'm using solid wood and heat bending it to shape using a slotted base board as my pattern. The Santos Rosewood sides will be bent with a hot pipe so that the sides fit (hopefully) in the body outline. I have shown a extract from the plans below which shows the resonator/reflector originally fitted inside the body of the guitar to help project the guitar's sound forward so it could compete with other instruments.
Materials selected for this build: Back and sides: Santos Rosewood Soundboard: Sitka Spruce Neck: Mahogany. Bindings etc: to be decided
Full mock-up to follow...
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Post by francis on Mar 26, 2024 9:56:08 GMT
Sorry no big reveal just a couple of images until the handover hopefully in the near future: Hope you like
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Post by francis on Mar 20, 2024 19:00:37 GMT
Just a quick update. No photos at present as the polishing has now been completed, buffed and waxed. Bone nut and saddle pieces still need tinkering with but strings went on the guitar this afternoon and I have to say I'm chuffed.
Once I've fininshed tweaking and the 'Doc' has the guitar in his hands I'll add photos to the thread for all to see. TBC...
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Post by francis on Mar 4, 2024 17:37:33 GMT
French polish tastes horrible. maybe mix with some cod liver oil and orange juice... Many thanks Colin.
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Post by francis on Mar 3, 2024 18:09:14 GMT
Looks like I'm sticking with Liberon Special Pale for this one. Many thanks all Francis
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Post by francis on Mar 2, 2024 19:03:01 GMT
Anyone heard of such a finish? It's mentioned in the Gore/Gilet books but no composition given. I've done some 'G**gle' searches but nothing very informative coming up. I like a traditional FP finish but would like something that is a little more resistive to alcohol and the likes (which some musicians seem to consume!). If you know of a branded product or how its made up can you let me know. Cheers Francis
Are you suggesting that doc might spill anything? When have you known a Scot spill anything (they may have bought)!
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Post by francis on Mar 2, 2024 15:23:03 GMT
Anyone heard of such a finish? It's mentioned in the Gore/Gilet books but no composition given. I've done some 'G**gle' searches but nothing very informative coming up. I like a traditional FP finish but would like something that is a little more resistive to alcohol and the likes (which some musicians seem to consume!). If you know of a branded product or how its made up can you let me know. Cheers Francis
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