Acoustic Guitar Construction

Hi Thanks for looking and the comments. I just finished gluing up the traditional Kerfing on the current project, and I must say there is a difference between the reverse and the traditional Kerfing, in how it effects the stiffness of the rims. I guess my comfort zone is having the rims more stiff, ...

Hi All I just started another guitar and I will be using Traditional Kerfing for the first time, on the other guitars I used Reverse Kerfing. I was just wondering if anyone has an opinion on the traditional Kerfing, both pro and con. I like the looks of both the traditional Kerfing and the reverse K...

Hi Dave Thanks for the questions. I have used the Hood grain filler (QDWF) on all three of the guitars that I've built, with the last one filling better than the 1st two. The last one (J185), the sides came out very nice, but the back still had some pores showing. I have used a brush when applying t...

Hi Just want to thank everyone for looking and your comments. One thing that I forgot to mention was that I have a very nice one of a kind pick guard to put on the guitar, but my grandson who will own the guitar liked it better without. Oh well I guess the customer is always right! This forum is the...

Hi all, finally finished the J 185 KMG Kit that I have been working on. This is my 3rd KMG I've done and all went pretty well. I had a few problems with the grain filling again, but it is a work in progress. Top--------------- Sitka Spruce Back and Sides---Rosewood Bindings-----------Maple Grain Fil...

Hi, Thanks everyone for all the information. Looks like I get to buy another tool !! This trade never seems to get boring, always something new to learn, and look at all the tools we have to make or buy.
Thanks again
Charlie

Hi, I'm looking for information on how to fret a new fingerboard/neck that will be bound with maple. This is the first fingerboard/neck that I have done that will have a binding, and I'm sure how to go about it. I'm not sure if the frets should be installed first and then put the binding on, or if t...