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Pressed tops - anyone make them?

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John Bushouse

Post subject: Pressed tops - anyone make them?

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:58 pm

Mahogany

Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:51 am
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
Status: Semi-pro

Hi all,

Has anyone on the forum made pressed tops for archtop-type guitars? If so, what's your procedure? I'd like to try both a pressed top and pressed back, more for the experience than anything else. If it's something I like, I might make more.

Thanks,
John

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Arnt Rian

Post subject: Re: Pressed tops - anyone make them?

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:12 am

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Hi John, get in touch with forum member Ken McKay.

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ernie

Post subject: Re: Pressed tops - anyone make them?

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:04 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Acme works ?? guitar in NY ?? sells parts and supplies for laminated arch top guitars backs and sides .

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Terence Kennedy

Post subject: Re: Pressed tops - anyone make them?

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:11 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:21 pm
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Location: Alexandria MN

I bought a pressed back from Acme. Nice guy and good service and product.

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Barry Daniels

Post subject: Re: Pressed tops - anyone make them?

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:03 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:02 am
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Location: The Woodlands, Texas
First name: Barry
Last Name: Daniels

I've made a pressed laminated back with veneer for an archtop. It was not easy but it is doable. I used a vacuum bag, and a two part form.

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John Bushouse

Post subject: Re: Pressed tops - anyone make them?

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:10 pm

Mahogany

Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:51 am
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
Status: Semi-pro

Thanks!

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