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| Author: | Daniel Minard [ Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Which archtop plans / book? |
I've been sitting on a few lovely quilted maple boards for a year now, waiting to decide how to resaw them. They are thick enough to cut archtop backs, but only 7 5/8" wide after truing up the edges. I want to try my hand at an archtop, but most I've seen are at least 16" at the lower bout. So... I'm looking for a good plan that will fit the width limitation. I'm not averse to drawing up my own, but it'd be a confidence boost to work to a successful plan. Also, recommendations on which of the archtop building books is the best to guide me through my first build. Thanks. Dan |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which archtop plans / book? |
Hey Dan, Check here: http://benedettoguitars.com/ And his book is the authority in archtop construction. As for width, either scale down a plan or add a wedge to your quilt, I have seen a flame wedge, bordered by thin black and it looks great. Shane |
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