or migrate the hole right round the corner.
I finished this today
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| Author: | rich altieri [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Asymmetrical Soundholes |
Thinking of doing an asymmetrical sound hole like McPherson on the upper bout. This raises a few questions but the one that is burning my ameteur brqin tonight is how the heck would you route the channel for a rosette or purflings that follow the asymmetrical design. Thinking this is a jig that needs to be built to guide the router. Any posts in the archives ??? Any pros/cons of doing something like this. ? |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Asymmetrical Soundholes |
Use a template, glue or double-stick it directly to the top where the soundhole will be. Route out the rosette channel with a bearing so that it's 'out' from the soundhole however much it needs to be, then route around the template almost all the way through with a small bit (so it doesn't fall out!) and finish up with a scalpel. |
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| Author: | martinedwards [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Asymmetrical Soundholes |
or migrate the hole right round the corner. I finished this today
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| Author: | Alan Carruth [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Asymmetrical Soundholes |
Bob's suggestion would work well. I've done rosettes on odd shaped holes using a marking gauge, knife, and chisel. It al depends on whether you have better chops with hand tools or machine tools. |
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| Author: | rich altieri [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Asymmetrical Soundholes |
Martin That is wild - how does it sound? How about volume? Al: My chops aren't that good!!! Think I'll have to experiment with Bob's approach |
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| Author: | martinedwards [ Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Asymmetrical Soundholes |
Rich, I've had two guys play it. (I can't as I injured my left middle finger, but that's another story) Anyway, both these guys are serious players. Al has a Lowden & a Takamine and leads worship along with me in church. Paddy is a semi pro guitarist who owns Lowden#00001, a McPherson, a Takamine, McIlroy, Larivee, Martin, Seagull etc, etc, etc. both were amazed at the volume, and as the recipient of their playing "front of house" I have to say it didn't sound any quieter than a regular guitar. both commented (separately) that the tone was crisp and defined. both said it had a lot more bass than they owuld have expected. I WANT MY FINGER TO GET BETTER!!!!!! ![[headinwall]](./images/smilies/headbangwalluf8.gif "Mad")
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