Here's some pics of guitar #1!
I posted a link to a video a while ago with a list of woods, but here they are again:
top-red cedar
back and sides-yellow cedar
neck-khaya (?) with carbon fiber reinforcement
fretboard-ebony
bindings and brige-padauk
The finish is French polish/spirit varnish.
She's been strung up for about a month now and apart from mellowing in sound a bit I'm still really pleased. Very easily heard over dancers and great for accompanying cante.
I can't express how much the generosity of more experienced builders helps those of us starting out. Many thanks to everyone here again for advice along the way!
Jake.
I really enjoyed your build log about the Casa Ferrer-inspired guitar. Granada-style guitars are some of my favourites. I built the blanca in the Spanish style as well but with a solid mold that fit onto the soleara. Mostly hide glue throughout as well.
I had two windows open on my desktop when posting my last reply. I got names and details mixed up because I was reading two threads at once.
), I'm located in Victoria, BC, Canada. I used the Blackshear Reyes plan for this one and the design certainly works. I can see why Reyes guitars are so desireable among pro players especially when looking for the more earthy Andalusian flamenco tone. I remember reading somewhere that Juan Miguel Gonzalez of Almeria believes cedar and cypress to be one of the best combos for flamenco guitars.