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Re: I've started my nylon string crossover guitar
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:03 pm
by ken cierp
Here's the style that Martin uses -- me too
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Re: I've started my nylon string crossover guitar
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 8:06 pm
by Kevin in California
Yeah I think what I've been using have more threads.....but no more.
Re: I've started my nylon string crossover guitar
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 2:59 am
by Kevin in California
I managed to restore my mess adequately. The top is sound and the fretboard extension lays flat and tight against the top covering any of the repaired area so much so that I am thinking I will not glue it down. The neck is fitting good to the body and the bolts feel secure. I'm going to go ahead and French polish the body and neck separate, then assemble, set up the saddle height and play it. I'll post some pics after my trip to the coast this weekend. :)
Kevin
Re: I've started my nylon string crossover guitar
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:10 pm
by Herman
Pfff Kevin, what a stress! You definitely need to go to the shore and relax. With this repair, you earned it. Have fun.
Herman
Re: I've started my nylon string crossover guitar
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:52 am
by Kevin in California
Herman....I just came from the shore. I was at the central coast this weekend with my wife and sister in law! Ha.
Yeah, it is easy to get stressed over guitar building so we must remember to stay calm and just enjoy, right?
I think I have the back pore filled using the sawdust and shellac method. Pretty easy really, but it can make a gooey mess too if too much shellac is used, I've found.
I have some shellac on the sides, so they will be next. The neck is now not attached so I will do it last I think, pore filling and finishing.
Kevin
Re: I've started my nylon string crossover guitar
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:17 pm
by John Parchem
That pore fill looks good!
Re: I've started my nylon string crossover guitar
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:43 pm
by Kevin in California
Yeah so far so good!