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Author:  Dan Roach [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Dan's First Build - Update (Pics)
First of all, I need to thank Michael Payne for all of his help. Michael has become my mentor on this project and also a good friend. He is unbelievably patient with me :D and is a really great teacher [clap] . I could never have gotten this far without his guidance.

Here are a few pics of my progress. Michael thinned and bent my sides for me. I then installed the linings which are reverse kerf spanish cedar from Bob at RCTonewood and added Bias tape to the sides. I completed the bracing on the top and back. The braces are Lutz spruce and are also from Uncle Bob. The bridge plate is riff sawn maple.

I have read many times that carving braces is an enjoyable process and I have to say that I completely agree. There is something therapeutic about it.

Thanks for looking.

Dan
Author:  Hesh [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:26 am ]
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Looking great Dan my friend! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:56 am ]
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It's coming along nicely Dan !
Author:  Paul Burner [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:42 am ]
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My goodness - it that gobar deck 8 feet tall????

It almost looks like the poles are pushing against the ceiling of your room.

No slam intended - just curious.
Author:  Dan Roach [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dan's First Build - Update (Pics)
Paul Burner wrote:
My goodness - it that gobar deck 8 feet tall????

It almost looks like the poles are pushing against the ceiling of your room.

No slam intended - just curious.

laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe

No that's just the angle of the picture. I think what you are seeing is the underside of the top of the deck. My tension rod's are 36" long. The deck is adjustable and it is quite a bit higher now for gluing up the back and top. I had it about 5" lower for gluing up braces. It does look a bit menacing in the picture doesn't it :D
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:40 am ]
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A star is born [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Dan Roach [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:41 pm ]
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MichaelP wrote:
A star is born [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap]


Thanks Michael. I don't know about being a star, but I do know that I couldn't have done it without you. [:Y:] [:Y:] [:Y:]
Author:  Dave Fifield [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:42 pm ]
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Looks good Dan! Keep up the high standard of workmanship and you'll have a beautiful first guitar!! [:Y:] [clap] [:Y:] [clap] [:Y:]

Cheers,
Dave F.
Author:  Dan Roach [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dan's First Build - Update (Pics)
Thanks to everyone for all of the kind words. It's a slow process, but most importantly, a fun one. I'm getting really excited about closing the box so when I show all my friends the pictures, they can start to "see" the guitar. Right now all I get from non-builders is, "Oh yeah, that's great...?" [uncle]
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:07 am ]
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That's really looking good, Dan! Nice neat work.
Author:  LanceK [ Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:22 am ]
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Looking great Dan! Ill second what Dave said, keep up the good tight clean work and you'll have a super guitar when your done! [:Y:]
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