Standefer/Bertoncini guitar

[Dave Bagwill]

I find the philosophy behind this guitar to be interesting, and the instrument itself to be interesting - and it sounds real good.

In place of a double back, there is a rib rest - you'll see what I mean - what do you think of that? Instead of a bevel for the forearm, there is a built-on armrest, which makes some sense as well. Plus the two soundholes and one soundport - well the ideas go on and on - any of them worthwhile in your opinion? (Knee tunnel? WTH?)

[Tim Benware]

Makes me think of all kinds of design possibilities for those who never really play down the neck much and what might be done.

[bertoncini]

Hey...if anybody has any questions about this, I would be glad to answer. I have a new neck reinforcement system going in the next one

[John Parchem]

Hey...if anybody has any questions about this, I would be glad to answer. I have a new neck reinforcement system going in the next one

An amazing guitar! At what stage in your process do you put in the knee tunnel. I was curious if the back and the rims are profiled with the cutout before you close the body.

thanks,
john

[ken cierp]

Points out that there is always room for improvement – be it construction methods or design features, the status quo does not necessarily equate to excellence.

[bertoncini]

John
I attach the back to the rim then cut the basic cutout and I have a 6" drum I made to "lap in" the back and sides for the proper angles so the piece fits perfectly. I was unable to find a way to kerf the cut so I epoxy the piece in without kerfing. Here is a quick shot of the piece installed. I think I have some other shots of the process if you would be interested.
Dave

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[John Parchem]

Thanks Dave!

There are so many good ideas in one guitar. The very active back and the neck support you have is the picture to mention a couple.

It took me a bit but I think I see how the 6 inch drum works. Luckily I coached my two teens through conic sections recently allowing me to see the path of the drum and how it makes the bending of the knee tunnel understandable.

John