L-0 and behold

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John J
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L-0 and behold

Post by John J » Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:05 pm

Next build is based off the Gibson L-0 template purchased from Ken. Padauk and cedar. I'm planning to brace it according to the layout on the template and I've been trying to find some photos of that style of bracing but have not seen any just like it. I mostly see bracing as shown in the second picture below. A photo helps me with the 3D aspect. If you have built or know of a photo please let me know. It would be appreciated.
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ken cierp
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Re: L-0 and behold

Post by ken cierp » Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:34 pm

Guild of American Luthier's plan #6

http://www.luth.org/images/plans/pl06.jpg

http://www.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Fe ... story.aspx
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John Parchem
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Re: L-0 and behold

Post by John Parchem » Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:04 am

That's a sweet looking guitar. I need to investigate making one. John, I like your wood selection and your rosette.
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John J
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Re: L-0 and behold

Post by John J » Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:28 pm

So many different bracing patterns on the early Gibsons. I'll stick to simple. Very little contouring or scalloping. Like Ken has said, looks like a bunch of sticks thrown in there. The rosette is just an idea I had that came together quickly. I used random triangles of padauk, purpleheart and koa with thin strips of dark rosewood. I mad a similar tail wedge.
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: L-0 and behold

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:33 pm

Nice work, I need to try that rosette process.
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Kevin in California
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Re: L-0 and behold

Post by Kevin in California » Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:46 pm

Now that is pretty cool!
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John J
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Re: L-0 and behold

Post by John J » Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:50 pm

Top braced. Need to do some final sanding. Contemplating if I should put a popsicle brace in to add a little strength. Just seems like it's something that would benefit more than not. Thoughts?
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To brace or not to brace.
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