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Bailey
 Post subject: armrest detail
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:38 pm 
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Here's in RE: a request to see a close up of the armrest of my "last 2 builds" post.
I tried to put a simple cup shape design in peghead/bridge and armrest to have 3 components with a design similarity. 3 is the magic number in design. I learned that a LOOOOOONG time ago....and it's true.
Here's my attempt to get a closeup with a lousy camera.
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Very cool Kent - I like it! [:Y:]
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Bailey
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It's not black..Hesh.

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Very sharp take on the armrest. I love armrests... cant wait to try one.
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Awsome Kent!!!!!
would you please include one more picture taken from the treble side. :)
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 Post subject: Re: armrest detail
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Kent,
That looks really sweet. How high above the top is the horn of the armrest sitting?

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Absolutely Beautiful Kent. I love it. is it you own design of the armrest? really cool !

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Bailey
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The highest crown point of the armrest above the soundboard is 5/16. I hollowed the backside back within 1/16 +/- of the binding for a good strong 3/16 to 1/4 glue surface. I also carried the black/white from binding around the front of the armrest so the binding detail didn't get lost with attachment of the armrest. The black/white binding line continues on instead of stopping at the armrest. Looks planned....instead of just attaching a armrest.

It is my own armrest design. No other design influenced me...but since I've only been a guitar builder for less than a year....my guess is....it's been used before.....or something near it.

I'm going to take a couple pictures from the treble side as soon as the batteries recharge.

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Kent,
That is so nice.

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Here's a couple shots from the East side. Had to wait for morning sun don't cha know.
Kent

There is a hollowed space underneath the armrest back to within about 1/8 of the binding...making a 3/16 to 1/4 glue surface. With the curve of the body, that gave ample support for the armrest..


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Thanks for the explanation and the extra pics. The armrest really looks great.

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That looks great Kent :)
Thanks for the xtra pics
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Very slick- and original, too!
Nice work!
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That is so cool!

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Beautiful.

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Very clean looking design there Kent! And I like the way this doesn't take any of the soundboard territory away.

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Man that sure looks slick. Very nice indeed.
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