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| Author: | sdsollod [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | What Shape Next...? Your Vote... |
I am in the finishing stage of a peruvian walnut OM with a redwood top. I'll wait until the "big reveal" when finishing is complete before I show photos. ...So, I'm thinking about what to build next. No commissions at this time... either "on spec" or as usual just for fun... I was originally thinking about another grand auditorium (based on Taylor design) but with a florentine cutaway this time, but I have also been considering a new shape I haven't done yet. Of course that would require "jigging up". That is, building a new mold and bending form for my bender. I've been considering a 12 fret 000. I purchased a 6 piece set of african mahogany from RC Tonewood with that in mind... or a slope shoulder dread, i.e. J-45. I could use the african hog for that or something else in my stash. BTW - I have noticed that the various J-45 plans that are available seem to have some slightly different measurements. Some seem to have a wider lower bout. I kind of prefer a small size slope shoulder. Any thoughts on this? Which plans do you like? So whats your vote... - grand auditorium w/ floretine, - all mahogany 12 fret 000, - or J-45? Thanks, Steve |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Shape Next...? Your Vote... |
Tele. Easy, fun, and twangalicious. |
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| Author: | Greg B [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Shape Next...? Your Vote... |
I vote for the J-45, because you just did an OM which is the kinda sorta the same as a 000 with a 14 fret neck. Also, I like J-45's.  I have the Michael Collins plans which look great and seem to be quite accurate, though I have not built from them yet. I haven't heard of a smaller slope dread, but who knows with Gibson. There's the middle size Ditson, but it's pretty small IIRC. (13"?) |
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| Author: | PeterF [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Shape Next...? Your Vote... |
Design your own - its way more fun! 
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| Author: | Haans [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Shape Next...? Your Vote... |
I vote you build what you like... |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Shape Next...? Your Vote... |
Haans, I just thought I'd see what kind of responses I'd get... Greg, the J-45 seems like it would be cool. I have seen some variation in plan measurements on J-45 plans. I think perhaps the newer models have some slight differences from older models... Peter, I have actually thought of designing my own shape. That is, if I'd like a somewhat smaller lower bout, then just do it... And Dave, I have built a tele and I like it quite a bit... |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Shape Next...? Your Vote... |
Harp guitar 
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Shape Next...? Your Vote... |
Yep, that's a sweet looking Tele! Everyone should have one. |
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