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Carrying out and installing the linings is a task that requires many different operations and cares. The choice of materials, their dimensions and design play a big part in the overall approach of the instrument’s sound. The possibilities are endless and our personal tastes, those which concern the tone of the instrument above all, must
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Here is another nice step done. Having now the sides fitted into the neck using the traditional Spanish way, the guitar silhouette is now complete and front of me. It’s great to hear the sound resonance knocking all around the outside rim. The next step to strengthen the whole remains to glue in place the
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Valentine’s Day meeting is over … I have to go back to the other side of our world my dear Tail Block … forever … The neck is mostly ready to reach his home at the upper end. I have to work out the heel in a rough manner, and which I personnaly prefer to
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The lower block is the 1st solder that tie the sides. The shape is traditional and very efficient.
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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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With my students, this is a step that I regularly emphasize its importance. The quality of a joint starts with a perfect fit and clean surfaces. Then we can debate (but not fight like some seems ready to!) On which glue to use …
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