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Steve_E
 Post subject: Build #2 pics
PostPosted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:11 pm 
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I've been hard and heavy into my second build and making good progress. Didn't take a lot of pictures prior to today (getting ready to close the box), but I thought I'd share what I've done so far.

I'm excited to see how this will turn out.

Top: AAA Sitka from LMI
Back and Sides: Curly maple from Shane
Bindings: Bloodwood with y/g/y/rust/black purfling
Neck: Sapele


Hope you like it, I do. Using my little bench inside my office allows me to work during downtimes and I have no excuse to "not go out in the garage".

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 Post subject: Re: Build #2 pics
PostPosted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:01 pm 
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Looking good. Did you use plans for the bracing pattern or did you modify something you saw? I like it either way.


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This is the new bracing pattern that Jack Bogdanovich uses in his new DVD series. This is his rosette pattern also.

Using this DVD series was the best investment I made (tools included) for a classical builder and player.

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i really like the rosette design. congrats on the 2nd build! (i´m only on my first...)

on 1st look, the bracing scheme reminded me of Fleta, but on 2nd check it is rather different.

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Thanks for the info Steve!

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Sure you didn't forget a "0" there? Looks more like #20! Dang. wow7-eyes

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nickton wrote:
Sure you didn't forget a "0" there? Looks more like #20! Dang. wow7-eyes


You're too kind. Thanks.

I'm really having fun with this build, making sure to not make the SAME mistakes that I did on #1. Now I have new ones I can NOT do on #3 [headinwall] I started the end of January and am making good progress. Just closed the box and will route the binding channels this weekend.

I think after the French Polish, it will really look nice with the green/yellow/rust (and bloodwood) trimmings.
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mqbernardo wrote:
on 1st look, the bracing scheme reminded me of Fleta, but on 2nd check it is rather different.


This is a modified Hauser bracing scheme. I used it on my first and (a maple/cedar) it really sounds wonderful. That guitar - sitting on the wall behind the bench - get's played a lot and sounds better than my Takamine H8SS.

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