I think koa /maple binding would suit the look of that guitar
You should mention if those pictures are acurrate ,colourwise ?
one of this best thing about this forum is that you can get everyones opinion
beautiful guitar btw
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| Author: | kjfultz [ Fri May 13, 2011 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Binding Recommendations |
I am working on my second guitar and I can't decide on what binding to use. I'm thinking of Ebony with a white/black purfling and I'm also considering using a W/B/W plastic binding but I'm not sure if that would my best option. The back and sides are figured Black Walnut and a Sitka Spruce top. Any suggestions on what might be a good binding option would be greatly appreciated because I need all of the help I can get! |
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| Author: | wolfsearcher [ Fri May 13, 2011 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
I think koa /maple binding would suit the look of that guitar You should mention if those pictures are acurrate ,colourwise ? one of this best thing about this forum is that you can get everyones opinion beautiful guitar btw |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Fri May 13, 2011 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
I realize that I'm going to be in the minority here, but there's something *right* about using white plastic bindings on an archtop. |
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| Author: | jac68984 [ Fri May 13, 2011 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
I recently completed a black walnut, adi spruce topped guitar with flamed Koa. Really like the look. A bit understated, but very classy. Maple would also look great as well. Here's a pic of the walnut with Koa. Aaron |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Fri May 13, 2011 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
Very nice, Aaron! Love the bright white purfling line. I vote that! |
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| Author: | Bob Matthews [ Fri May 13, 2011 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
Did you save the off cuts from the sides? I think it looks really classy is to use the same wood as the sides with a purfling of your choice - maybe w.b.w. If you didn't save the offcuts, then some walnut bindings to match the colour as close as possible. |
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| Author: | kjfultz [ Sat May 14, 2011 4:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
jac68984 wrote: I recently completed a black walnut, adi spruce topped guitar with flamed Koa. Really like the look. A bit understated, but very classy. Maple would also look great as well. Here's a pic of the walnut with Koa. Aaron That is beautiful. I especially like the fine black and white perfling. |
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| Author: | kjfultz [ Sat May 14, 2011 5:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
woodcutter wrote: Did you save the off cuts from the sides? I think it looks really classy is to use the same wood as the sides with a purfling of your choice - maybe w.b.w. If you didn't save the offcuts, then some walnut bindings to match the colour as close as possible. I do have it and that's a good idea. The w/b/w purfling would provide a good contrast. I might even consider removing the plastic binding in the f holes and replace it with the black walnut. Thanks! |
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| Author: | kjfultz [ Sat May 14, 2011 5:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
Don Williams wrote: I realize that I'm going to be in the minority here, but there's something *right* about using white plastic bindings on an archtop. I agree with you about being the "right" look especilly after I bound the f holes in plastic. Being so new to this I had to ask if there were any other recommendations even if it means removing the binding from the f holes which I really don't want to do! The black walnut is truely fantastic and I want to make sure I explore my options before moving on. Thanks! |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Sat May 14, 2011 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
I stress over binding choices on every build but anything can look good if well executed. Archtops seem to be bling heavy when coming from the factories and everyone seems to expect this. I personally like a little less and prefer the look of unbound F holes though well executed headstock binding looks good. Fred |
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| Author: | theguitarwhisperer [ Sat May 14, 2011 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
One thing I've noticed is that the body resonance changes when you route the binding channels, it becomes thumpier and less resonant. Then when you glue the binding in, it comes back. That being the case, I find it hard to imagine that the binding material has no effect on tone. I always use wood bindings for that reason. That's my opinion. |
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| Author: | Stuart Gort [ Sat May 14, 2011 9:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Binding Recommendations |
Benedetto's Cremona strikes me as the icon for archtops. Plastic white and black bindings on the body edges, f-holes, fretboard, and headstock. Though I don't know how to bind anything....that's how I'd want to go. |
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