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The making of a 2019 classical guitar

Tuning fork – p5

The 2 matchbook parts of the back for the “Morency” are glued having lining in its center. The style is very “classic” and is used throughout the body including the rosette. Given the size of the wood materials used, I make two laminates that will be used so that most as possible of the junctions

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Heads Up – p4

A good bunch of work to make the head. Many small details and no room for error. With the use of machine heads featuring bearings (rollers), I want to keep all of the post length, without the roller, outside the hole, so each model needs it’s own custom fitting.

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The preparation of the neck – p3

The wood selection and preparation to build the main core of the neck including the head. Différents laminations are required to complete the task.

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The sides lamination and required arsenal… – p2

A good step to get sides laminated in their final shape and ready to sit into the full size mold. The lamination is done into the appropriated half size mold using a good bunch of clamps.

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Classical guitar on the bench – p1

A classical guitar «Morency» model order featuring spruce top, 50+ years old  Brazilian rosewood. The customer also choose very nice Rogers tuning machines and a deluxe Hiscox case.

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