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| Author: | Steven Hornback [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | parlor guitar plans |
I was wondering if any of you could tell me where I could find some plans for building a parlor size guitar or if there are any good books on the subject? Also, do parlor guitars use nylon or steel strings? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Steve |
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| Author: | Chrisk [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: parlor guitar plans |
Guild of American Luthiers has a plan for a Martin 1-18. |
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| Author: | Eurospruce [ Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: parlor guitar plans |
... a detailed and free plan of a Martin OO (drawn by C. Grellier) you can find here: http://www.best-eurospruce.com/24.html Good luck, Martin |
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| Author: | Chris Paulick [ Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: parlor guitar plans |
I'm pretty sure Steel. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: parlor guitar plans |
Most parlors use steel strings. Have you considered just drawing your own plans? It really isn't difficult. You start out based on the scale length and the exact bridge position. Then is works from there. The X brace is placed so it crosses the wings of the bridge and everything else follows. Most parlors only have one finger brace on each side and one tone bar. That is about it. The upper bout is all about how you do your neck joint. I use an upper transverse brace, like most guitars and then tie in my neck block to it for the 2nd mortice and tenon. The key to a parlor is DONT over build it. With a smaller drum head (body) everything will already be relatively stiffer, so I build them very light. LMI does have one!!!! Is in the plan section under smaller guitars. At first I started with this one before drawing my own http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproduc ... cott+Antes |
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| Author: | David LaPlante [ Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: parlor guitar plans |
Check with Steve Kovacik. http://www.guitar-repair.com/sales.htm Right now he has a very nice custom kit in stock for a Martin style size 2 parlor. It comes with vintage correct bracing plans for both nylon or steel. He also has a Ditson Grand concert (0-00 size) kit as well w/plan. |
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