Speed bump – p6
The lower block is the 1st solder that tie the sides. The shape is traditional and very efficient.
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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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Lifting surface oils
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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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 «Wall»
Here is a useful one and worth to be erected. A third refret in 12 years leaves traces more and more easily on the ebony fingerboard, near the fret slots. Despite the care used to minimize the wood chips when removing older frets, it is necessary to rebuilt the damaged area on the surface. For
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Meeting of three musketeers
It is very nice to have the opportunity to meet and play 3 guitars built around 12 years ago in a short period since only 2 years between each of them. 2005 Braz-Cedar on left, 2007 Honduran-Cedar on right, and 2009 Braz-Cedar on center. Some finishing touchup and fret work for 2 of them.
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