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Author:  Bailey [ Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:38 pm ]
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Here's in RE: a request to see a close up of the armrest of my "last 2 builds" post.
I tried to put a simple cup shape design in peghead/bridge and armrest to have 3 components with a design similarity. 3 is the magic number in design. I learned that a LOOOOOONG time ago....and it's true.
Here's my attempt to get a closeup with a lousy camera.
Kent
Author:  Hesh [ Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:41 pm ]
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Very cool Kent - I like it! [:Y:]
Author:  Bailey [ Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:06 pm ]
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It's not black..Hesh.
Author:  Edward Taylor [ Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:20 pm ]
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Very sharp take on the armrest. I love armrests... cant wait to try one.
Author:  Piiman [ Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:47 pm ]
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Awsome Kent!!!!!
would you please include one more picture taken from the treble side. :)
Author:  Bob Shanklin [ Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:10 pm ]
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Kent,
That looks really sweet. How high above the top is the horn of the armrest sitting?

Bob
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:10 pm ]
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Absolutely Beautiful Kent. I love it. is it you own design of the armrest? really cool !

Lars
Author:  Bailey [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:56 am ]
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The highest crown point of the armrest above the soundboard is 5/16. I hollowed the backside back within 1/16 +/- of the binding for a good strong 3/16 to 1/4 glue surface. I also carried the black/white from binding around the front of the armrest so the binding detail didn't get lost with attachment of the armrest. The black/white binding line continues on instead of stopping at the armrest. Looks planned....instead of just attaching a armrest.

It is my own armrest design. No other design influenced me...but since I've only been a guitar builder for less than a year....my guess is....it's been used before.....or something near it.

I'm going to take a couple pictures from the treble side as soon as the batteries recharge.

Kent
Author:  Steve Saville [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:51 pm ]
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Kent,
That is so nice.
Author:  Bailey [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: armrest detail new picture
Here's a couple shots from the East side. Had to wait for morning sun don't cha know.
Kent

There is a hollowed space underneath the armrest back to within about 1/8 of the binding...making a 3/16 to 1/4 glue surface. With the curve of the body, that gave ample support for the armrest..
Author:  Bob Shanklin [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:02 pm ]
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Kent

Thanks for the explanation and the extra pics. The armrest really looks great.

Bob
Author:  Piiman [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:32 pm ]
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That looks great Kent :)
Thanks for the xtra pics
Author:  JohnAbercrombie [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:11 pm ]
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Very slick- and original, too!
Nice work!
Author:  MaxBishop [ Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:04 am ]
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That is so cool!

Max
Author:  Chris Ensor [ Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:35 pm ]
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Beautiful.
Author:  Joe Sustaire [ Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:31 am ]
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Very clean looking design there Kent! And I like the way this doesn't take any of the soundboard territory away.

Joe
Author:  Chuck [ Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:35 am ]
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Man that sure looks slick. Very nice indeed.
Chuck
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