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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 3:35 pm 
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Location: Massachusetts
First name: Rob
Last Name: Lak
State: Massachusetts
Country: USA
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Status: Amateur
As I start gearing up for the next build, I'd like to do this correctly and get my documentation down from the beginning.

I have plans for a 650 scale classical guitar based on the Daniel Friedrich designs.

Size seems a bit nebulous at the moment. the plans say his guitars varied from x to y so I need to settle down on that shortly.

B/S are a fairly straight forward Padauk. Was really stunning when I first got it, but as I have learned, it tones down a bit over time. Has not browned, but the intense red/yellows have mellowed.
Source: RC Tonewoods

Top is WRC. Decent looking set with a nice complex taptone. Not as glassy as the redwood top on my build #1 but I am happy with it.
Source: Alaska Specialty Woods

Neck: Not bought yet but am thinking cedar. looking.
Fretboard: Not bought yet. Thinking something to pick up the red tones of the Padauk... so maybe cocobolo or madrose?


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 7:53 pm 
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First name: Bob
Last Name: Shanklin
City: Windsor
State: ON
Country: Canada
Robert,
Contact Michael Lazar, a classical builder in Alberta, Canada who is building Friederich based guitars . His email is info@lazarguitars.com or his phone number is (780) 458-2635.
Mike has lots of info that you will find useful.

Bob



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:22 pm 
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Thank you Bob. At the very least, the reference gives lots of info on his builds and photos that will be helpful. I have already managed to resolve some questions i had! His website is fairly detailed and does provide some additional things to think about as i proceed. This is going to be fun..!


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