I have had numerous requests for this drawing. If anyone else is interested, feel free to PM me your email address, and I will send a PDF copy.
Bob
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| Author: | oval soundhole [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ditson |
hi, I am about to build a ditson style guitar which is about the size of a martin 0 guitar. I hope this isn't a noob question but the plans don't have the neck on them. Would the neck be the same size as a dread neck or maybe a 000-12 fret neck? I don't know, sorry for the noob question again. |
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| Author: | David LaPlante [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
The proper neck would be a 12 fret to the body, wide nut (1 3/4"-1 7/8") with slotted head and short scale (24.9"). |
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| Author: | Bob Shanklin [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
Brian I have a rough drawing, with dimensions, of a Ditson Grand Concert that Martin Guitars sent to a friend a few years ago. It is in PDF form, and if you are interested, PM me your email, and I will send you a copy. Another friend in Mississippi has built several from this plan, and they boom for a small guitar. Bob |
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| Author: | oval soundhole [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
pm sent |
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| Author: | Bob Shanklin [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
Drawing sent. Bob |
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| Author: | oval soundhole [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
has any one built a ditson replica? It would be cool to see pics. |
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| Author: | Gtrman13 [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
bobalou95 wrote: Brian I have a rough drawing, with dimensions, of a Ditson Grand Concert that Martin Guitars sent to a friend a few years ago. It is in PDF form, and if you are interested, PM me your email, and I will send you a copy. Another friend in Mississippi has built several from this plan, and they boom for a small guitar. Bob Bob, would it be too much to ask for you to email me a copy of that PDF also? I understand though if it's something you aren't comfortable with sending to just anyone who asks. |
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| Author: | Gtrman13 [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
bobalou95 wrote: Brian I have a rough drawing, with dimensions, of a Ditson Grand Concert that Martin Guitars sent to a friend a few years ago. It is in PDF form, and if you are interested, PM me your email, and I will send you a copy. Another friend in Mississippi has built several from this plan, and they boom for a small guitar. Bob Bob, would it be too much to ask for you to email me a copy of that PDF also? I understand though if it's something you aren't comfortable with sending to just anyone who asks. |
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| Author: | Bob Shanklin [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
Drawing on it's way Ellison. Bob |
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| Author: | Bob Shanklin [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
I have had numerous requests for this drawing. If anyone else is interested, feel free to PM me your email address, and I will send a PDF copy. Bob |
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| Author: | John Lewis [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
PM sent. Thanks! |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
PM sent, thank you... |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
Here is one of the few actual Martin built guitars. |
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| Author: | oval soundhole [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
Thank is a cool guitar. I believe Robert Corwin owns it. |
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| Author: | truckjohn [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
Here are mine: Cherry Ditson Attachment: Ditson Build 135.JPG Attachment: Ditson build 137.JPG Oak Ditson Attachment: Oakie Build 76.JPG Attachment: Oakie Build 72.JPG The only trouble is buying a case.... I have no idea where to find one. Thanks John |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
A little mystery... I now have both a PDF file, thank you Bob, and a hard copy tracing, thank you John, of this guitar. Both copies have the same origin, with a few little margin notes different, I assume by different people over time. I wonder who drew the original? Would you Bob, and you John, tell where yours came from and the story that came with it? |
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| Author: | Bob Shanklin [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
David The original tracing came from Bill Cumpiano, who received it via Martin. Bob |
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| Author: | truckjohn [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
I did a build on the "Other" luthier forum -- and the group used this tracing... The story I have been told.... It came to William Cumpiano through Martin. Then, through William to board members Then, to me. It is an amazing little guitar.. Unfortunately, not well known... Stuff like Cases gotta be custom ordered or made... Thanks John |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
Thanks guys. I had visions of the drawing being done by John Deichmann. |
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| Author: | Foster [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ditson |
My thanks to Babalou for getting me a copy. |
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